Chali in Bhutan

The Chali have only been reported in Bhutan
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* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Introduction / History

The Chali people inhabit a few villages in the Mongar (also spelled Monggar and Mongaa) District of Bhutan.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Mongar is a small, nondescript town that sits on the top of a ridge. Mongar has a small Buddhist monastery, housing fifty or sixty monks, some of whom are young boys not yet in their teens. Although the town itself is of minor interest to visitors, the area has strikingly beautiful scenery, as does most of Bhutan.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Tibetan Buddhism has been the dominant religion in Bhutan since its reported introduction in AD 746, when 'Sendha Gyab, the king of Bumthang, had a conflict with another Indian king in the south of Bhutan. As a result of this dispute, Sendha Gyab became possessed by a demon, and it required a powerful tantric master to exorcise it. The greatest master was the teacher Padmasambhava, better known as Guru Rimpoche (precious master). After an extended process involving trickery and magic dances, the guru captured the demon and converted it to Buddhism. For good measure, he also converted the king and his rival, restoring the country to peace. The first visit of Guru Rimpoche to Bumthang is recognized as the true introduction of Buddhism to Bhutan. '


What Are Their Needs?

There are no known Christ followers among the Chali people. Few have ever heard the gospel in a meaningful manner. It will be difficult for anyone to reach their remote location.


Prayer Points

Pray for the authority of Christ to bind hindering spiritual forces to lead the Chali people from darkness to light.
Pray for signs and wonders to happen among them and for great breakthroughs with a rapid multiplication of disciples and house churches.
Pray for bold workers who are driven by the love of the Holy Spirit to go to the Chali people.
Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ that will bless them in every way.


Scripture Prayers for the Chali in Bhutan.


References

Peoples of the Buddhist World, Asia Harvest, Copyrighted © Used with permission


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Chali
People Name in Country Chali
Alternate Names Chalikha; Chalipkha; Tshali; Tshalingpa; चली
Population this Country 1,800
Population all Countries 1,800
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 18909
ROP3 Code 114869
Country Bhutan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 36  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country They inhabit a few villages in the Mongar District....The Chali speaking villages are Chali and neighboring Wangmakhar.   Source:  Peoples of the Buddhist World, 2004
Total States on file 2
Largest States
Eastern
1,800
Western
20
Country Bhutan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 36  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country They inhabit a few villages in the Mongar District....The Chali speaking villages are Chali and neighboring Wangmakhar..   Source:  Peoples of the Buddhist World, 2004
Total States 2
  Eastern 1,800
  Western 20
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Buddhism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
100.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest Bhutan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Chalikha (1,800 speakers)
Language Code tgf   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Chalikha (1,800 speakers)
Language Code tgf   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Chalikha

Primary Language:  Chalikha

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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