Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Chamar

Language: Garhwali - (gbm)

Alternate Name(s): Raigar, Ramdasia, Chamehar, Chamar, Chambhar

Primary Religion: Hinduism

Country: India

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Population: 635,000

Global Population: 635,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Chamar (Pahari) of India, numbering 635,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Chamar people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in India. Their primary language is Garhwali. The primary religion practiced by the Chamar (Pahari) 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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