Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Tibetan

Language: Pattani - (lae)

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Primary Religion: Hinduism - Folk

Country: India

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Population: 13,500

Global Population: 13,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Swangla of India, numbering 13,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Tibetan people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in India. Their primary language is Pattani. The primary religion practiced by the Swangla is folk Hinduism, characterized by local traditions and cults of local deities worshiped at the community level.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available