Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Nepali-Pahari

Language: Nepali - (npi)

Alternate Name(s): Cobbier, Thapa

Primary Religion: Hinduism - Folk

Country: India

Also found in: Nepal

Population: 17,500

Global Population: 553,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Sarki of India, numbering 17,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Nepali-Pahari people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 553,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Nepali. The primary religion practiced by the Sarki is folk Hinduism, characterized by local traditions and cults of local deities worshiped at the community level.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

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