Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Rajbansi

Language: Rangpuri - (rkt)

Alternate Name(s): Bongshi, Tajpuri

Primary Religion: Hinduism - Folk

Country: Bangladesh

Also found in: India; Nepal

Population: 16,500

Global Population: 5,122,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Rajbansi of Bangladesh, numbering 16,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Rajbansi people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 5,122,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Rangpuri. The primary religion practiced by the Rajbansi is folk Hinduism, characterized by local traditions and cults of local deities worshiped at the community level.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

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