Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other Tribal

Language: Yakkha - (ybh)

Alternate Name(s): Yakkhaba, Dewan, Yakthomba, Yakkhaba Sala, Dewansala, Yakkhaba Cea, Yakkha Ceya, Yakha

Primary Religion: Hinduism

Country: India

Also found in: Nepal

Population: 7,300

Global Population: 28,300

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Yakha of India, numbering 7,300, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Other Tribal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 28,300 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yakkha. The primary religion practiced by the Yakha is Hinduism, the predominant religious tradition of the Indian subcontinent. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available