Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Marathi-Konkani

Language: Marathi - (mar)

Alternate Name(s): Maratha

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: India

Also found in: Canada; Israel; United States; Zimbabwe

Population: 132,000

Global Population: 246,100

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Marathi of India, numbering 132,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Marathi-Konkani people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 246,100 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Marathi. The primary religion practiced by the Marathi is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

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