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