Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other Tribal

Language: Tamil - (tam)

Alternate Name(s): Malaikaran, Male Gounder, Malai Jati, Malai Gounden, Malaikaran

Primary Religion: Hinduism

Country: India

Also found in: Bahrain; Canada; Kuwait; Malaysia; Maldives; Myanmar; Oman; Qatar; Singapore; United Arab Emirates; United States

Population: 438,000

Global Population: 2,648,900

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Malayali of India, numbering 438,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Other Tribal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,648,900 in 12 countries. Their primary language is Tamil. The primary religion practiced by the Malayali is Hinduism, the predominant religious tradition of the Indian subcontinent. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available