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Khas in India

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Population [2] Language Religion % Christian % Evangl Online NT Jesus Film Progress
61,000 Nepali Hinduism 8.98 % Unknown   

Khas in India

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Introduction / History
The Khas people have historically been mountain dwellers living near or in the Himalayas. Some believe the Khas originally came to South Asia from Central Asia. At one time they formed a powerful kingdom which extended from Nepal into Tibet. It is said the Khas language was the forerunner of modern day Nepali. Wikipedia tells us that the term "Khas" is now obsolete, as they identify more with other forward (privileged) caste communities, especially the Chhetri.

Where are they located?
The Khas people live in northeastern India, Nepal and Bhutan.

What are their lives like?
It is very difficult to grow crops or keep livestock in the high altitude people face in northeastern India.

What are their beliefs?
The Khas people are Hindus, but they blend this religion with Buddhist elements.

What are their needs?
The Khas people need the chance to earn a good living in the high mountains of northeastern India, where opportunities are scarce.

Prayer Points
Pray for spiritual hunger among the Khas people.
Please pray the Lord will send the light of the gospel to these people in all three countries, setting them free from generations of misunderstanding the God of creation.
Pray that the Khas people will be discipled in the ways of Jesus Christ wherever they live in South Asia.

References
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17159/NP
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17159/IN
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khas_people

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Country: India
Continent: Asia
Region: Asia, South
Persecution Rank:11 (Only top 50 ranked, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
10/40 Window: Yes
Population in Country:61,000
Largest States:
Sikkim (58,000)West Bengal (1,900)
Tripura (1,200)
   
 
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  Peoples [3]
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People Name in Country: Khas
People Name General: Khas
Alternate People Names:
Jimdar RajputKhasa
Khashaखास
ROP3 Code: 112509
Joshua Project People ID: 17159
Indigenous: Yes
Population in Country: 61,000
Population all Countries: 81,000
Least-Reached: No
   
 
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: South Asia Hindu - other
People Name General: Khas
Ethnic Code: CNN25
Ethnic Relationships: Affinity Bloc -> People Cluster -> Peoples Ethnicity Tree
   
 
Language
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Primary Language: Nepali (59,000 Speakers)
Language Code (ISO): npi    Ethnologue Listing
Secondary Languages:
Hindi (3,400)Bengali (1,400)
Tibetan, Central (30)
Total Languages: 4
   
 
Religion [4]
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Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religions:
Buddhism10.79 % 
Christianity8.98 %(Evangelical: Data not available)
Ethnic Religions0.00 % 
Hinduism79.31 % 
Islam0.00 % 
Non-Religious0.00 % 
Other / Small0.00 % 
Unknown0.91 % 
Christianity Segments:
Anglican0.00 %
Independent0.00 %
Protestant0.00 %
Orthodox0.00 %
Other Christian0.00 %
Roman Catholic0.00 %
 
(Evangelicals distributed across Christianity segments)
   
 
Progress Indicators [5]
Progress Scale[6]   Evangelicals have only a very small representation among all who claim to be Christians.
Least-Reached: No
GSEC Status:Level 1   Less than 2% Evangelical. Some evangelical resources available, but no active church planting within past 2 years
 
 
Bible Translation Status
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Bible Portions: 1850-1961
New Testament:
1821-2010Audio
Complete Bible: 1914-2012
Possible Bible Sources: Forum of Bible Agencies
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 World Christian Resource Directory
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Ministry Resources [7]
Audio RecordingsMegaVoice Audio Bible and Stories
Audio RecordingsAudio Bible teaching
Audio RecordingsOnline Audio Scripture
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsStory of Jesus audio
Film / VideoGod's Story video
Film / VideoJesus Film: view in Nepali
Film / VideoLUMO film of Gospels
Film / VideoMagdalena video
Film / VideoMy Last Day video, anime
Film / VideoNew Way (Naya Goreto)
Film / VideoStory of Jesus for Children
Film / VideoThe Hope Video
Film / VideoWorld Christian Videos
GeneralBible for Children
GeneralBiblical answers to your questions
GeneralGospel resources links
Mobile AppDownload audio Bible app as APK file
Text / Printed MatterBible: Comic Book Version
Text / Printed MatterBible: Nepali
Text / Printed MatterChildren and youth resources
Text / Printed MatterJesus Messiah comic book
Text / Printed MatterLiteracy primer for Nepali
Text / Printed MatterThe Ancient Path
Text / Printed MatterTools for faith conversations
Text / Printed MatterTopical Scripture booklets and Bible stu ...
 
 
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