Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Tibetan

Language: Assamese - (asm)

Alternate Name(s): Khamiyang, Nara, Khamyang, Nora, Khamiyan, Khamjang

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada

Country: India

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Population: 2,000

Global Population: 2,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Khamyang of India, numbering 2,000, 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 Assamese. The primary religion practiced by the Khamyang is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

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