Affinity Group: Deaf Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Deaf Peoples

People Cluster: Deaf

Language: Indian Sign Language - (ins)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Hinduism - Folk

Country: India

Also found in:

Population: 13,560,000

Global Population: 13,560,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Deaf Indians of India, numbering 13,560,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Deaf people cluster within the Deaf Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in India. Their primary language is Indian Sign Language. The primary religion practiced by the Deaf Indians is folk Hinduism, characterized by local traditions and cults of local deities worshiped at the community level.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available