People group profile · PG006260
The Munda of Nepal
The Munda of Nepal, numbering about 9,100 people, are No Longer Unreached. They are an Austroasiatic-speaking tribal group indigenous to northeastern India.
They are an indigenous people in the Munda-Santal people cluster of the South Asian Peoples. Their primary religion is Hinduism, and they primarily speak Munda.
Fast facts
- Country
- Nepal
- Population
- 9,100
- Affinity group
- South Asian Peoples
- People cluster
- Munda-Santal
- Primary language
- Munda (unx)
- Primary religion
- Hinduism
- Strategic Progress Index ?
- No Longer Unreached
- Evangelical
- 5% or Greater but Less than 10%
- GSEC ?
- 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
- Lostness priority ?
- Marginally Reached People Group
- Region
- Southern Asia, Asia
- Location
- Kosi province: south Morang and south Sunsari districts
Where they live
Gospel status
The Munda are No Longer Unreached, which means 2% or more are evangelical Christians. In GSEC terms, this people group is greater than or equal to 5% evangelical.
- Congregations exist Yes
- Church planting in the last two years No Churches Planted
Next steps for the Munda
- Pray for the churches among this group to grow in faithfulness and maturity
- Equip believers to reach the unreached peoples around them
- Send out laborers from this people to the nations
Gospel resources in Munda
- Bible available
- JESUS Film available
- Radio programs not available
- Gospel recordings available
- Audio resources available
- Bible stories not available
Films
- JESUS (Munda)
Find more at the JESUS Film Project, Bible.com and Faith Comes by Hearing.
Pray for the Munda
- Matthew 9:37–38. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest field.
- 2 Timothy 2:2. Pray for faithful local leaders who will teach others, so that the church multiplies.
- Ephesians 5:8. Pray that those walking in darkness will turn to the light and live as children of light.
- Romans 10:14–15. Ask God to send messengers, so that people can hear, believe and call on the name of the Lord.
Munda in other countries
The same people is also reported in 3 other countries.
| People group | Country | Population | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munda | India | 2,895,000 | No Longer Unreached |
| Munda | Bangladesh | 5,800 | No Longer Unreached |
| Munda | United States | 2,800 | Engaged yet Unreached |
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