Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Tibetan

Language: Sherpa - (xsr)

Alternate Name(s): Bhotia, Dukpa, Denjonka, Kagatay, Yolmo, Tibetan, Danjonka, Sherpa, Toto

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: India

Also found in: Bhutan; Nepal

Population: 251,000

Global Population: 288,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Bhutia of India, numbering 251,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Tibetan people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 288,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Sherpa. The primary religion practiced by the Bhutia is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available