Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other Tribal

Language: Kurukh - (kru)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity

Country: Bangladesh

Also found in: Bhutan; India; Nepal

Population: 14,500

Global Population: 5,640,200

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Oraon of Bangladesh, numbering 14,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Tribal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 5,640,200 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Kurukh. The primary religion practiced by the Oraon is Christianity, an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available