Danuwar Rai in Nepal

The Danuwar Rai have only been reported in Nepal
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Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
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* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Introduction / History

If you believed you had Hindu goddesses as ancestors, would it be hard to break away from Hinduism? That is the situation for the Danuwar Rai people of Nepal. Collectively, the Rai are known as a very courageous, daring and fearless people. In recent history, they have won worldwide respect for their bravery in the Royal Nepalese Army.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Joining the army is often a way out of enduring economic hardship. It also brings respect and honor, especially for those of high military rank.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Danuwar Rai are almost entirely Hindu. This religion is very flexible, since it encompasses the indigenous religious beliefs of South Asia.


What Are Their Needs?

They have a problem with illiteracy, which limits ways they can obtain better jobs. The fact that they see themselves descended from goddesses may make them feel like they don't need what Jesus offers.


Prayer Points

Pray for strength of character and witness by the few believers in Nepal.
Pray that Nepali churches would "adopt" Danuwar people groups.
Pray for a spiritual hunger among the Danuwar people that will leave them dissatisfied with anything short of a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Pray for Holy Spirit-driven workers to go to the Danuwar Rai people.


Scripture Prayers for the Danuwar Rai in Nepal.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Danuwar
People Name in Country Danuwar Rai
Pronunciation dah-noo-WAHR rye
Alternate Names Dhanwar; दानुवार
Population this Country 97,000
Population all Countries 97,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 2
PeopleID3 11499
ROP3 Code 102443
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Total States on file 11
Largest States
Janakpur
40,000
Sagarmatha
24,000
Bagmati
16,000
Narayani
9,600
Kosi
3,600
Mechi
3,000
Mahakali
300
Lumbini
200
Seti
100
Gandaki
70
Bheri
20
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Total States 11
  Janakpur 40,000
  Sagarmatha 24,000
  Bagmati 16,000
  Narayani 9,600
  Kosi 3,600
  Mechi 3,000
  Mahakali 300
  Lumbini 200
  Seti 100
  Gandaki 70
  Bheri 20
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.15 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.49 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.31 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.05 %
* From latest Nepal census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Danuwar (46,000 speakers)
Language Code dhw   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
Nepali
33,000
Maithili
4,200
Bhojpuri
700
Bantawa
400
Primary Language Danuwar (46,000 speakers)
Language Code dhw   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
  Nepali 33,000
  Maithili 4,200
  Bhojpuri 700
  Bantawa 400
People Groups Speaking Danuwar

Primary Language:  Danuwar

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1976)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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