The Khas people have historically been mountain dwellers living near or in the Himalayas. Some believe the Khas originally came to South Asia from Central Asia. At one time they formed a powerful kingdom which extended from Nepal into Tibet. It is said the Khas language was the forerunner of modern day Nepali. Wikipedia tells us that the term "Khas" is now obsolete, as they identify more with other forward (privileged) caste communities, especially the Chhetri.
The Khas people live in northeastern India, Nepal and Bhutan.
It is very difficult to grow crops or keep livestock in the high altitude people face in northeastern India.
The Khas are Hindus, but they blend their religion with Buddhist elements. The gospel is a foreign concept to them.
The Khas people are Hindus, but they blend this religion with Buddhist elements.
The Khas people need the chance to earn a good living in the high mountains of northeastern India, where opportunities are scarce.
Pray for spiritual hunger among the Khas people.
Please pray the Lord will send the light of the gospel to these people in all three countries, setting them free from generations of misunderstanding the God of creation.
Pray that the Khas people will be discipled in the ways of Jesus Christ wherever they live in South Asia.
Scripture Prayers for the Khas in India.
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17159/NP
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17159/IN
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khas_people
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Khas |
People Name in Country | Khas |
Pronunciation |
kahss
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Alternate Names | Jimdar Rajput; Khasa; Khasha; खास |
Population this Country | 62,000 |
Population all Countries | 82,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 17159 |
ROP3 Code | 112509 |
Country | India | |||
Region | Asia, South | |||
Continent | Asia | |||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||
National Bible Society | Website | |||
Persecution Rank | 11 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||
Total States on file | 3 | |||
Largest States |
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Districts | Interactive map, listing and data download | |||
Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | India |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 11 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 3 |
Sikkim 58,000 | |
West Bengal 1,900 | |
Tripura 1,200 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
10.79 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
8.98 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
79.31 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.91 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Nepali (59,000 speakers) | |||
Language Code | npi Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 4 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Nepali (59,000 speakers) |
Language Code | npi Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 4 |
Secondary Languages | |
Hindi 3,400 | |
Bengali 1,400 | |
Tibetan, Central 30 | |
People Groups | Speaking Nepali |
Primary Language: Nepali
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1850-1961) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1821-2010) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1914-2012) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Mahalaxmi Silwal - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |