For example, some Mahili sell their bamboo basketry in local markets. The majority of the people live in clustered villages or villages with one street. The Munda-Santal are divided into clans who recognize a common ancestor. There is also a bachelor's dormitory, dhumkuria, in all Munda-Santal groups except the Juango. The Munda-Santal have a rich artistic heritage, especially in music and dance.
Most tribal villages have a dance floor where worship is offered by a village priest.
Most conflicts within the tribes concern land rights or marriage. The Munda-Santal tribes tend to preserve their own beliefs, values, and separate identity. In all of the groups, most are Hindus , while the others practice ethnic religions. Their ancestors had made an oath with the Maran Buru when migrating to their present lands. They began to practice spirit appeasement, sorcery, and sun worship.