Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: OBC Hindu
Language: Nepali (individual language) - (npi)
Alternate Name(s): Thapa, Cobbier
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: India
Also found in: Nepal
Population: 16,000
Global Population: 474,000
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 16,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the OBC Hindu people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 474,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Nepali (individual language). The primary religion practiced by the Sarki 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: Not Available