Subgroups: 2
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
---|---|---|
Gheebhaha | -1 Unknown | |
Sagaha | -1 Unknown |
The Amant people are also known as the Amanats. They speak Hindi. Like many Hindu communities, the Amant people place themselves higher in the caste system than others would. They consider themselves to be Sudras, a group that is the fourth and lowest of caste clusters. Others would consider them to be a group that is outside the caste system.
Though most are in eastern India, about 10 percent live in Nepal. In India they speak Hindi and in Nepal they speak Maithili.
They are farmers, though some are artists, day laborers or carpenters.
Like many Hindu groups, the Amants' lives are crippled by astrology, which they think determines their destiny. Astrologers help them determine auspicious dates for important events like weddings. They worship Hindu gods such as Thakurani and Mahadev.
The Amat people need to put all their faith and trust in Jesus Christ so they can enjoy the abundant life he offers his children.
Pray that entire Amat families will soon turn to Christ, who came to give them life, and life to the full.
Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that results in thousands of new believers who share their faith with others.
Pray for grace and truth expanding into their entire society as all believers learn to love others.
Scripture Prayers for the Amat in Nepal.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Amat |
People Name in Country | Amat |
Pronunciation |
ah-MAHT
|
Alternate Names | Amanat; Amant; Amath; Amaut; Marar; Panara; Patel; आमत |
Population this Country | 3,500 |
Population all Countries | 325,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 16206 |
ROP3 Code | 111315 |
ROP25 Code | 300248 |
ROP25 Name | Amant / Amat |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Hindu - other |
People Group | Amat |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 2 |
Gheebhaha 100 | |
Sagaha 100 |
Country | Nepal | ||||||
Region | Asia, South | ||||||
Continent | Asia | ||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||
National Bible Society | Website | ||||||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||||||
Location in Country | Narayani, Janakpur, and Koshi zones. Source: www.ethnologue.com | ||||||
Total States on file | 5 | ||||||
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 | Narayani, Janakpur, and Koshi zones.. Source: www.ethnologue.com |
Total States | 5 |
Kosi 1,600 | |
Janakpur 1,400 | |
Sagarmatha 300 | |
Narayani 100 | |
Bagmati 20 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
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. |
Primary Language | Maithili (2,800 speakers) | |||
Language Code | mai Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
|
Primary Language | Maithili (2,800 speakers) |
Language Code | mai Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Nepali 100 | |
Bhojpuri 90 | |
People Groups | Speaking Maithili |
Primary Language: Maithili
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2010) |
Bible-Complete | No |
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 |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |