Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: South Asian Buddhist

Language: Loke - (loy)

Alternate Name(s): Baragaun; Loba; Gurung; Lower Mustang

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Lamaism

Country: Nepal

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Population: 3,100

Global Population: 3,100

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Baragaunle of Nepal, numbering 3,100, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the South Asian Buddhist people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Nepal. Their primary language is Loke. The primary religion practiced by the Baragaunle is Tibetan Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas.

Bible Translations: Available

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Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available