Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: OBC Hindu
Language: Bishnupuriya - (bpy)
Alternate Name(s): Bishupriya, Bishnupriya Manipuri, Visnunbriya
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Country: India
Also found in: Bangladesh
Population: 494,000
Global Population: 540,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Bisnupriya of India, numbering 494,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the OBC Hindu people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 540,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Bishnupuriya. The primary religion practiced by the Bisnupriya 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