Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Manipuri

Language: Bishnupuriya - (bpy)

Alternate Name(s): Bishnupuriya, Bisna Puriya, Bishnupria Manipuri

Primary Religion: Hinduism

Country: Bangladesh

Also found in: India

Population: 47,000

Global Population: 547,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Bishnupriya of Bangladesh, numbering 47,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Manipuri people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 547,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Bishnupuriya. The primary religion practiced by the Bishnupriya 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