Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other Tribal

Language: Kannada Kurumba - (kfi)

Alternate Name(s): Mullu Kuruman, Mullu Kurumba, Mulla Kurumar, Vette Kuruman, Betta Kuruman

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: India

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Population: 57,500

Global Population: 57,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Kuruman of India, numbering 57,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Other Tribal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in India. Their primary language is Kannada Kurumba. The primary religion practiced by the Kuruman is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

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