Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Odia

Language: Odia - (ory)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Hinduism

Country: India

Also found in: United States

Population: 43,000

Global Population: 49,100

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity

Overview: The Oriya of India, numbering 43,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Odia people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 49,100 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Odia. The primary religion practiced by the Oriya 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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