Most local administration was performed by village heads or leading families.

They did not seem to recognize a central authority above the level of a village head.

The village head fell to the floor and was knocked unconscious.

I am the person who metes out justice, with the aid of the village head.

But if he went to the village head, his young bride would be sure to know.

It is started from the house of the Chokdori, the village head.

Parents of both parties, the village head and elders gather at a meeting.

He does this, of course, by the order of the village head.

The house of the village head was used as a public meeting place when one was needed.

But the most critical act of support may have come from the village head.