The small Yehlmo (or Kagate) tribe is in Nepal. In 1974, the linguists Monika Hoehlig and Maria Hari visited the Yehlmo and estimated their population at about one thousand. They reportedly live 'in the mountains between the Likhu and Khimti rivers in the northeastern part of Ramechap district, wedged in between Solokumbu and Dolakha districts '. Another source says that the Nepal Yehlmo inhabit 'Janakpur Zone, Ramechhap District, on one of the ridges of Likhu Khola '. The Yehlmo in Nepal live at an altitude of approximately 3,000 meters (9,840 ft.) above sea level.
Their language, Hyolmo, is part of the Tibeto-Burman family. It is closely related to Helambu Sherpa, although it differs by using less the honorific system in verbs. People can talk about most common topics in Nepali.
Women are hard workers and have a prominent role in Yehlmo society. They are 'required to collect fuel and fodder, when necessary, and render physical labor in the agricultural process, but are not engaged in plowing or cutting big trees, etc. Women also have a role in animal husbandry and bring potable water from the spring. Women also have roles in ritual and religious spheres. Some of them take active part in politics too. With a major role in family management, they control the family expenditure.
Almost all Yehlmo people are followers of Tibetan Buddhism. Until recently, each family was required to send at least one son to the Buddhist monastery to be trained as a monk. Although this is no longer a binding law, most families continue the practice as they believe it brings honor and good fortune to the family. After a person dies, lamas come to perform complicated cleansing rituals for 49 days. 'They burn 108 chimis (lamps) at a time, every day, during this period ... the lama reads out their religious scriptures. They prepare the cho (different fruits offered to the Buddha) and the torma (a preparation made of rice, wheat and fruits) for votive offering; and after the rituals distribute these among all the relatives, neighbors and friends. The lama gets some money and a khada (scarf) and some food. Generally, a group of six to eight lamas perform all these rituals. '
Most Yehlmo people have never heard the gospel, although a very small Christian community is believed to exist among them in Nepal. Portions of the Bible were translated into their lHyolmo language in 1977.
The Yehlmo people need to experience and embrace the glory of the Lord. They need to know Christ is far above all others.
Pray for the glory and the holiness of the Lord to come to every Yehlmo village and family.
Pray for loving ambassadors of Christ to take the gospel to them.
Pray that soon there will be Yehlmo disciples who will make more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Yehlmo in Nepal.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Yehlmo |
People Name in Country | Yehlmo |
Alternate Names | Bhotia; Kagate Bhote; Kagate Bhotia; Kagatey; Kagati; Shuba; Syuba; Syuuba; Syuwa; Yolmo; भोटिया, कागते, एहलमो |
Population this Country | 12,000 |
Population all Countries | 12,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 12410 |
ROP3 Code | 115808 |
ROP25 Code | 308987 |
ROP25 Name | Yehlmo |
Country | Nepal | ||||||||||||
Region | Asia, South | ||||||||||||
Continent | Asia | ||||||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | ||||||||||||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||||||||||||
Location in Country | They reportedly live in the mountains between the Likhu and Khimti rivers in the northeastern part of Ramechap district. A similar number of Kagate live in India, having migrated there from Nepal. They are found in the North and East districts of Sikkim. Source: Peoples of the Buddhist World, 2004 | ||||||||||||
Total States on file | 10 | ||||||||||||
Largest States |
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Country | Nepal |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | They reportedly live in the mountains between the Likhu and Khimti rivers in the northeastern part of Ramechap district. A similar number of Kagate live in India, having migrated there from Nepal. They are found in the North and East districts of Sikkim.. Source: Peoples of the Buddhist World, 2004 |
Total States | 10 |
Bagmati 8,200 | |
Mechi 1,600 | |
Janakpur 1,500 | |
Gandaki 500 | |
Narayani 300 | |
Lumbini 90 | |
Sagarmatha 80 | |
Kosi 60 | |
Seti 50 | |
Rapti 20 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
78.35 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.99 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
20.18 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.20 %
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Unknown |
0.28 %
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* From latest Nepal census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Hyolmo (9,700 speakers) | |||
Language Code | scp Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Hyolmo (9,700 speakers) |
Language Code | scp Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Nepali 900 | |
People Groups | Speaking Hyolmo |
Primary Language: Hyolmo
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (2002) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2000-2022) |
Bible-Complete | No |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Hyolmo | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Hyolmo | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Peoples of the Buddhist World, Asia Harvest All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |