Churaute in Nepal

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

Introduction / History

The Churautes have been long known as the Hill Muslims of Nepal. They get their name from the term chura which means 'glass bangle '. The Churautes are of the lower artisan caste of the central Nepal hills. They speak Nepali.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Today the small Churaute community can still be found in the hills of Gorkha, Tanahu and Syangja districts as sellers of glass bangles, hair ornaments and small items. They are referred to as 'miyan' and are considered to have very low status.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Churautes are Sunni Muslims. Like most Muslims living in a Hindu land, their version of Islam includes aspects of Hinduism.


What Are Their Needs?

It is difficult for Muslims in Nepal to hear the gospel. Nepal is geographically isolated by the Himalayan Mountains. Religiously, it is a Hindu dominated nation. Muslims tend to isolate themselves socially.


Prayer Points

Pray that the Nepali church living in and among this depressed hill Muslim group would share the truth of Christ with them.
Pray for the Churaute people to have the spiritual hunger it takes to embrace Christ no matter what the cost.
Praise God for the six believers among them. Pray they will be salt and light to their families and neighbors.


Scripture Prayers for the Churaute in Nepal.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Churaute
People Name in Country Churaute
Alternate Names Churoate; चुरौते
Population this Country 2,800
Population all Countries 2,800
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 16612
ROP3 Code 111819
ROP25 Code 301792
ROP25 Name Churaute
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country East and south central.   Source:  www.ethnologue.com
Total States on file 8
Largest States
Mechi
1,400
Sagarmatha
400
Bagmati
400
Bheri
300
Gandaki
200
Seti
100
Narayani
20
Kosi
10
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country East and south central..   Source:  www.ethnologue.com
Total States 8
  Mechi 1,400
  Sagarmatha 400
  Bagmati 400
  Bheri 300
  Gandaki 200
  Seti 100
  Narayani 20
  Kosi 10
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
2.18 %
Islam
97.82 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest Nepal census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Nepali (1,800 speakers)
Language Code npi   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
Urdu
600
Rangpuri
30
Bhojpuri
Primary Language Nepali (1,800 speakers)
Language Code npi   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
  Urdu 600
  Rangpuri 30
  Bhojpuri 10
People Groups Speaking Nepali

Primary Language:  Nepali

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1850-1961)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1821-2010)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1914-2012)
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YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
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Amazon
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Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories Story Runners
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Nepali Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video New Way (Naya Goreto) Create International
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
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General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Nepali YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Nepali YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Bible: Comic Book Version Super Bible / Comic Bible Society
Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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