The capital of West Bengal is Calcutta. The name Calcutta is derived from Kali (Hindu goddess of destruction). The official language of West Bengal is Bengali (85.8%). The minority languages include Santali (2.6%), Urdu (2.1%) and Nepali (1.3%). Majority of the population consists of Hindus (75.1%) and Muslims (23.4%). Christians comprise only about six- tenths of a percent.
When India gained independence, Bengal was divided into West and East based on Hindu/ Muslim religion. Later East Bengal became now known Bangladesh. Due to this partition, millions of refugees poured into the city of Calcutta. Today 13 million people live in Calcutta, which makes it the world’s lowest standard of living with vast slums. Now Calcutta has over one million homeless according to the recent statistics.
Emmanuel Mission India is a ministry effort that encompasses 63 churches with over 7,000 members. We have educational facilities that serve over 750 students. We also have a Bible College that graduates 25 ministers annually. Our goal is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout India through evangelism and compassion.
Our Projects:
Bible Schools
Church Planting Church Buildings
Missionary Support
Bible Distribution
Bicycles of Missionaries
Children’s Ministry
Children’s Home
Charity Work
Tailoring Institute
Sewing Machines for women
Christian Schools
Education Support
Christian Counseling Center Medical Treatment Camps Medical Awareness Camps
Medical Clinic
Drinking Water Wells in Villages


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