Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Other Dalit
Language: Odia - (ory)
Alternate Name(s): Dombara, Dum, Doris, Domar, Dhangad, Pano, Dome, Paidi, Dumar, Dum, Mahasha, Duria Dom, Doom
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Country: India
Also found in: Nepal
Population: 1,270,000
Global Population: 1,285,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Dispersed CP Activity
Overview: The Dom of India, numbering 1,270,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Other Dalit people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,285,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Odia. The primary religion practiced by the Dom 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