Affinity Group: East Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: South Asia Hindu - Other
Language: Dhimal - (dhi)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Country: Nepal
Also found in: India
Population: 28,500
Global Population: 33,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Dhimal of Nepal, numbering 28,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the South Asia Hindu - Other people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 33,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Dhimal. The primary religion practiced by the Dhimal 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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