Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Other Dalit
Language: Telugu - (tel)
Alternate Name(s): Matanga, Matangula, Madiga Bhogam Vallu, Basavi, Basavirandru Matammavallu, Yellammavandlu
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Country: India
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Population: 800
Global Population: 800
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Matangi of India, numbering 800, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Other Dalit people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in India. Their primary language is Telugu. The primary religion practiced by the Matangi is Hinduism, the predominant religious tradition of the Indian subcontinent. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.
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