Bote-Majhi in Nepal

The Bote-Majhi have only been reported in Nepal
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest Nepal census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

Bote tribes such as the Majhi have lived in Nepal for centuries.


Where Are they Located?

The Bote-Majhi speakers live in central Nepal.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Today, Nepal is trying to preserve the environment in lands where the Bote peoples have hunted and fished for centuries. This situation has made it impossible for them to provide for themselves. The Nepali government is in the process of trying to get Bote people involved with conservation efforts and eco-tourism so they can earn a living. However, such jobs will not provide for everyone who needs one. People who speak Bote languages like Majhi are in the process of switching to Nepali.


What Are Their Beliefs?

More than 99 percent of the Bote-Majhi people of Nepal are Hindus. Less than one percent of them have put their faith in Jesus Christ.


What Are Their Needs?

The Bote-Majhi speakers need to be able to find new livelihoods as the outside world is closing in on their traditional way of life.


Prayer Points

Pray for believers to train these people in new marketable skills that will help them adjust to their new circumstances.
Pray for spiritual openness among all Bote peoples in Nepal.
Pray for a disciple making movement to flourish among them.


Scripture Prayers for the Bote-Majhi in Nepal.


References

http://www.peoplegroups.org/Explore/groupdetails.aspx?peid=6182
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjXyfX6J74c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY-JYV2D4Ak
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bote-Darai_language
http://botesamaj.blogspot.com


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Bote-Majhi
People Name in Country Bote-Majhi
Alternate Names बोते-माझी
Population this Country 13,000
Population all Countries 13,000
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 16514
ROP3 Code 111686
ROP25 Code 301391
ROP25 Name Bote-Majhi
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Chitawan District of Narayani Zone. Near Kumhali.   Source:  www.ethnologue.com
Total States on file 13
Largest States
Lumbini
4,400
Narayani
3,800
Gandaki
2,000
Mechi
700
Janakpur
500
Rapti
500
Mahakali
400
Sagarmatha
200
Seti
200
Dhaulagiri
200
Bagmati
200
Bheri
100
Kosi
100
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Chitawan District of Narayani Zone. Near Kumhali..   Source:  www.ethnologue.com
Total States 13
  Lumbini 4,400
  Narayani 3,800
  Gandaki 2,000
  Mechi 700
  Janakpur 500
  Rapti 500
  Mahakali 400
  Sagarmatha 200
  Seti 200
  Dhaulagiri 200
  Bagmati 200
  Bheri 100
  Kosi 100
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.24 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.87 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
98.89 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest Nepal census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Bote (7,500 speakers)
Language Code bmj   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 3
Secondary Languages
Nepali
3,800
Dotyali
20
Primary Language Bote (7,500 speakers)
Language Code bmj   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 3
Secondary Languages
  Nepali 3,800
  Dotyali 20
People Groups Speaking Bote

Primary Language:  Bote

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2019-2023)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
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Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
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Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
Photo Source Bote Research Community 
Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



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