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Koiri of Nepal

Koiri

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Population [2] Language Religion % Christian % Evangl Online NT Jesus Film Progress
300,000 Maithili Hinduism 0.02 % Unknown  
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Koiri of Nepal

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Summary
The Koiri believe they are the descendents of Kush, one of the twin sons of lord Rama. They receive the services of a Brahman priest, who officiates over their life-cycle rituals and religious ceremonies. The majority of the Koiri are engaged in their traditional occupation of agriculture.

Ministry Obstacles
Nominal Christians, whether in India or in the West, may have negatively influenced the Koiri's perception of what it means to be a follower of Christ.

Outreach Ideas
Sustained, focused prayer is needed to open the eyes of the Koiri community to their need and opportunity to know and follow Jesus Christ.

Pray for the followers of Christ
Pray for the Christian believers among the Koiri community, that they will have a strong and faithful testimony for the Lord, and will honor him with their lives.

Pray for the entire people group
Pray the Koiri community will increasingly hunger to know forgiveness for their sins and the new life offered through faith in Jesus Christ.

Scripture Focus
"He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And the lives of the needy He will save." Psalm 72:13

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Country: Nepal
Continent: Asia
Region: South Asia
10/40 Window: Yes
Population in Country:300,000
Largest Provinces:
Janakpur (114,000)Narayani (63,000)
Sagarmatha (55,000)Lumbini (52,000)
Kosi (22,000)Bheri (4,500)
Rapti (3,900)Bagmati (2,500)
Seti (1,700)Mechi (1,300)
Total Provinces on file:14
   
 
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  Peoples [3]
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People Name in Country: Koiri
People Name General: Koiri
Alternate People Names:
DangiKhoira
KoeriKoir
Kushwaha
ROP3 Code: 112604
Joshua Project People ID: 17236
Indigenous: Yes
Population in Country: 300,000
Population all Countries: 7,729,000
Least-Reached: Yes
Engagement Status:Unengaged or Unknown
   
 
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Bengali
People Name General: Koiri
Ethnic Code: CNN25c
Ethnic Relationships: Affinity Bloc -> People Cluster -> Peoples Ethnicity Tree
   
 
Language
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Primary Language: Maithili (127,000 Speakers)
Language Code (ISO): mai    Ethnologue Listing
Secondary Languages:
Nepali (79,000)Bhojpuri (79,000)
Magar, Eastern (14,000)Hindi (9,000)
Awadhi (3,500)Bantawa (1,100)
Rajbanshi (700)Angika (600)
Musasa (300)Bengali (200)
Note: Only 10 largest secondary languages listed
Total Languages: 15
   
 
Religion [4]
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Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religions:
Buddhism0.10 % 
Christianity0.02 %(Evangelical: Data not available)
Ethnic Religions0.00 % 
Hinduism99.76 % 
Islam0.00 % 
Non-Religious0.00 % 
Other / Small0.03 % 
Unknown0.09 % 
   
 
Progress Indicators [5]
Progress Scale[6] 1.1   Few, if any, known Evangelicals. Professing Christian <=5%
Least-Reached: Yes
Engagement Status:Unengaged or Unknown
 
 
Bible Translation Status
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Bible Portions: Yes
New Testament:
2010Online New Testament
Complete Bible: None Reported
Possible Bible Sources: Forum of Bible Agencies
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Ministry Resources [7]
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Audio RecordingsMegaVoice Audio Bible and Stories
Audio RecordingsGlobal Recordings
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament (FCBH)
Film / VideoGods Story
Film / VideoJesus Film: view in Maithili
Film / VideoStory of Jesus for Children
Film / VideoWorld Christian Videos
Printed MatterLiteracy & Evangelism International
Printed MatterWorld Christian Tract Ministry
ScriptureWorld Missionary Press Booklets
 
 
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Koiri of Nepal

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