Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Hindi

Language: Awadhi - (awa)

Alternate Name(s): Chaurasia, Barai, Chourasia, Panwari, Baseeth, Tamboli

Primary Religion: Hinduism - Folk

Country: India

Also found in: Nepal

Population: 324,000

Global Population: 384,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Barae of India, numbering 324,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Hindi people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 384,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Awadhi. The primary religion practiced by the Barae is folk Hinduism, characterized by local traditions and cults of local deities worshiped at the community level.

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