• PEOPLE CLUSTER: MANIPURI

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QUICK FACTS:

People groups: 12

Population: 2,787,000

Unreached people groups: 11

UPG population: 2,744,500

Unengaged UPGs: 6

UUPG population: 317,500

Number of countries: 4


Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

Overview: Manipur is a landlocked state in northeast India, a region characterized by its unique blend of ecological and cultural diversity. The Manipuri people cluster encompasses the Meitei, the largest ethic group in the state along with other ethnic groups native to the region that are not classified separately as Kuki Chin or Mizo.

Peoples within this cluster: Bishnupuria; Koireng; Loi; Meitei, Manipuri Hindu; Pangal; Thanga; Thoubalkonou

Countries where they are found: Bangladesh; India; Myanmar; United States


People groups: 12

Population: 2,787,000

Unreached people groups: 11

UPG population: 2,744,500

Unengaged UPGs: 6

UUPG population: 317,500

Number of countries: 4