In the Munda-Manki system of Jharkhand's Chotanagpur region, the village chief of the Munda community is called Hatumunda. The Pahan acts as the village priest conducting religious rituals. Mahto refers to a general village headman in other contexts. Pranik is unrelated to the Munda village leadership structure. The Munda-Manki governance system divides roles such as Manki overseeing multiple villages and Pahan responsible for worship.
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