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Bhoi Nikhad in Nepal



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Bhoi Nikhad in Nepal

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Introduction / History
The Bhoi peoples have traditionally done manual labor, which puts them in the fourth of four caste categories. They were once nomadic

Where are they located?
Nikhad Bhoi people live mainly in northern and central India, but a smaller number are in Nepal.

What are their lives like?
The Bhoi peoples have different roles in the various states of India. In all states they do farm work. In Gujarat, they are often fishermen, water-carriers. In Odisha they have lower status because they work as leather workers. Anyone who works with "dead" materials like hides is considered polluted by Hindu society.

What are their beliefs?
Nikhad Bhoi is a Hindu community. Every family has a number of Hindu deities that they worship in hopes of gaining safety and prosperity. As Hindus, The Nikhad Bhoi believe that by performing rituals and good works that they will attain moksha or freedom from the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers and incense to their gods hoping for their blessing. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.

What are their needs?
Ask God to deliver families and communities within the Bhoi people from fears that hinder them from embracing His blessings. They look to Hindu gods, but the only One who can save them from what they fear is the Lord Himself.

Prayer Points
Pray for the Lord to raise up a strong disciple making movement to saturate the hearts and minds of the Nikhad Boi people in Nepal.
Pray for God's blessing, strengthening and healing of Bhoi families and communities through the abundant life Jesus offers to all who call on His name.
Pray for God's blessing on Nikhad Bhoi leaders, along with their families, and for their communities to welcome and enjoy God's blessing.
Pray for the Lord to multiply the reception and influence of His Word, leading the Nikhad Bhoi people to love Him with their whole being.

References
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16429/IN
https://en.wikipedia.org/wik/Bhoi
http://www.bhoivivah.com/bhoi_matrimony_brides_grooms_indivi.php?id=BG10300

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Country: Nepal
Continent: Asia
Region: Asia, South
10/40 Window: Yes
Population in Country:2,300
Largest Provinces:
Lumbini (2,200)
   
 
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  Peoples [3]
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People Name in Country: Bhoi Nikhad
People Name General: Bhoi Nikhad
Alternate People Names:
Nisarभोइ निखाद
ROP3 Code: 117944
Joshua Project People ID: 21121
Indigenous: Yes
Population in Country: 2,300
Population all Countries: 77,000
Least-Reached: Yes
   
 
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: South Asia Hindu - Bhoi
People Name General: Bhoi Nikhad
Ethnic Code: CNN25
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Language
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Primary Language: Bhojpuri (1,300 Speakers)
Language Code (ISO): bho    Ethnologue Listing
Secondary Languages:
Awadhi (700)
Total Languages: 2
   
 
Religion [4]
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Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religions:
Buddhism0.00 % 
Christianity0.00 %(Evangelical: 0.00 %)
Ethnic Religions0.00 % 
Hinduism100.00 % 
Islam0.00 % 
Non-Religious0.00 % 
Other / Small0.00 % 
Unknown0.00 % 
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]   Few evangelicals and few who claim to be Christians. Little, if any, history of Christianity.
Least-Reached: Yes
 
 
Bible Translation Status
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Bible Portions: 1911-1982
New Testament:
1998-2007Audio
Complete Bible: None Reported
Possible Bible Sources: Forum of Bible Agencies
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Ministry Resources [7]
Audio RecordingsMegaVoice Audio Bible and Stories
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Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsOral Bible stories
Audio RecordingsStory of Jesus audio
Film / VideoFollowing Jesus video
Film / VideoGod's Story video
Film / VideoJesus Film: view in Bhojpuri
Film / VideoMagdalena video
Film / VideoMy Last Day video, anime
Film / VideoStory of Jesus for Children
Film / VideoWorld Christian Videos
GeneralBible for Children
GeneralBiblical answers to your questions
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GeneralZume Resources
GeneralZume Training
Mobile AppDownload audio Bible app as APK file
Text / Printed MatterChildren and youth resources
Text / Printed MatterJesus Messiah comic book
Text / Printed MatterLiteracy primer for Bhojpuri
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Bhoi Nikhad in Nepal

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