Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Manipuri

Language: Meitei - (mni)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Hinduism - Folk

Country: United States

Also found in: Bangladesh; India; Myanmar

Population: 150

Global Population: 1,936,650

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Meithei of United States, numbering 150, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Manipuri people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,936,650 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Meitei. The primary religion practiced by the Meithei is folk Hinduism, characterized by local traditions and cults of local deities worshiped at the community level.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available