Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Punjabi

Language: Eastern Panjabi - (pan)

Alternate Name(s): Indian Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Hinduism - Folk

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Denmark; Fiji; France; Kenya; Kuwait; Malaysia; Nepal; Oman; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Tanzania; Thailand; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 78,000

Global Population: 2,328,770

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Eastern Punjabi of Myanmar, numbering 78,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Punjabi people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,328,770 in 18 countries. Their primary language is Eastern Panjabi. The primary religion practiced by the Eastern Punjabi is Folk Hinduism, characterized by local traditions and cults of local deities worshiped at the community level.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available