Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Other Tribal
Language: Kashmiri - (kas)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Islam
Country: India
Also found in: China
Population: 56,500
Global Population: 57,300
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Purig-Pa of India, numbering 56,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Other Tribal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 57,300 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Kashmiri. The primary religion practiced by the Purig-Pa is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.
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