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.
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.
The Churautes are Sunni Muslims. Like most Muslims living in a Hindu land, their version of Islam includes aspects of Hinduism.
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.
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 |
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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 | 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 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
2.18 %
|
Islam |
97.82 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
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* 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 |
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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) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |