Q. Manjhi governance system is associated with which tribe?
Answer: Santhal
Notes: The Manjhi governance system belongs to the Santhal tribe in Jharkhand. The Manjhi acts as the village head, managing administration, judiciary, and rituals. The system includes a hierarchical structure with roles like Godait, Paranik, Deshmanjhi, and Parganait. It originates from Sauria-Pahadia influence and operates alongside government panchayats although with reduced authority. Other tribes such as Khadiya, Birhor, and Birjiya have different governance systems.