MPC
Manjhi Pargana CouncilGuardians of Santali Customary Law

Council Leadership

The custodians of our traditions and the guardians of our future.

Desh Manjhi

Highest customary authority overseeing Parganas across regions.

Responsible for cultural direction, dispute review, and regional unity.

Pargana Council

Regional leaders supervising multiple villages.

Ensures uniform festival celebrations, settlement of disputes, and adherence to customary law.

Village Leadership Roles

Manjhi

Village Head

Guardian of village peace, land, disputes, and cultural discipline.

Parnik

Assistant

Assists Manjhi, enforces decisions, supports village administration.

Naeke

Priest

Custodian of Sarna Dharam rituals, protector of Jaher Than.

Jog Manjhi

Youth Leader

Ensures youth discipline, supervises festival organisation.

Godet

Messenger

Messenger, communicator, and village-level coordinator.