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Nat (Hindu traditions) in Nepal


Population
Main Language
Bhojpuri
Largest Religion
Hinduism
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
☀ Frontier
* From latest Nepal census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

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Introduction

The Nat of Nepal are professional dancers, singers and acrobats by tradition. Today many in the Nat community are employed in farming and other trades. They usually live in hamlets on the outskirts of villages and towns. Their work and semi nomadic lifestyle have caused them to be impoverished.


Ministry Obstacles

It is difficult to reach peoples who are on the move.


Outreach Ideas

There are many Nepali believers who can reach the Nat community as His ambassadors.


Prayer Focus

Pray that Nat believers will allow the Holy Spirit to shine through them so that others will be drawn to the Savior. Pray for families of Nat believers loving and serving others to grow reproducing churches. Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching Nat families that results in thousands of new believers who share their faith with others. Pray for grace and truth expanding into the entire Nat society as all believers learn to love others.


Scripture Prayers for the Nat (Hindu traditions) in Nepal.


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

General Info
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People Name General Nat (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Nat (Hindu traditions)
Population this Country 3,500
Population all Countries 606,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1 ●
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
Alternate Names Bajania; Bajania Nat; Bajigar; Balija; Bazigar; Bhanmati; Bhanumati; Gulgulia; Kalavanthulu; Kalbelia; Kanphata; Kanphatia; Karnat; Kutchwandh; Nat; Natada; Natavalollu; Nath Jogi; Nathjogi; Nathyogi; Natta; Nattavaru; Nattuvan; Natua; Natuva; Netya; Nut; Parnewala; Rai Nat; Raj Nat; Sanchia; Sapera; Yogi; नट (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
People ID 17763
ROP3 Code 113224
Ethnicity
Geography
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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 Narayani Zone, districts of Rautahat, Para, and Parsa. Some in Lumbini, Janakpur, and Koshi zones.   Source:  www.ethnologue.com
Total States on file 10
Largest States
Narayani
1,600 		Janakpur
800 		Lumbini
600
Sagarmatha
100 		Bheri
70 		Kosi
60
Seti
40 		Bagmati
40 		Mechi
30
Mahakali
10
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Narayani Zone, districts of Rautahat, Para, and Parsa. Some in Lumbini, Janakpur, and Koshi zones..   Source:  www.ethnologue.com
Total States 10
  Narayani 1,600
  Janakpur 800
  Lumbini 600
  Sagarmatha 100
  Bheri 70
  Kosi 60
  Seti 40
  Bagmati 40
  Mechi 30
  Mahakali 10
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Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion ▲ Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
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.
Languages
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Primary Language Bhojpuri (1,400 speakers)
Language Code bho   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
Maithili
1,200 		Awadhi
400 		Hindi
40
Primary Language Bhojpuri (1,400 speakers)
Language Code bho   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
  Maithili 1,200
  Awadhi 400
  Hindi 40
People Groups Speaking Bhojpuri
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Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Keith Carey  
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