Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: South Himalayan

Language: Rawat - (jnl)

Alternate Name(s): Ban Rawat, Ban Raji, Ban Manush, Ban Manus

Primary Religion: Hinduism

Country: India

Also found in: Nepal

Population: 650

Global Population: 3,750

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Raji of India, numbering 650, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the South Himalayan people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,750 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Rawat. The primary religion practiced by the Raji is Hinduism, the predominant religious tradition of the Indian subcontinent. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.

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