Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Mallah
Language: Bengali - (ben)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: India
Also found in: Nepal
Population: 4,040,000
Global Population: 4,204,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Mallah of India, numbering 4,040,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Mallah people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 4,204,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Bengali. The primary religion practiced by the Mallah is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Available