Pana

The territorial classification of the traditional Meitei administrative system of Kangleipak (erstwhile Manipur Kingdom) is organized into four primary divisions known as Panas. Each Pana comprises eight distinguished officials or dignitaries, assigned specific roles and responsibilities within their respective jurisdictions, which are properly documented in the Loiyumpa Silyel Constitution.Manipur: Treaties & Documents. India: Mittal Publications, 1993. p. 7–11

 Laipham Pana 

The following eight officials are part of the Laipham Pana:

 Pukhranba
 Shanglen Lakpa
 Imangloi Hanjaba
 Lamleirakpa
 Leichon Lakpa
 Khun-Tonghalba
 Konsha Halba
 Hijaba Halba

 Ahalup Pana 

The members of the Ahalup Pana include:

 Khwairakpa
 Hiyangloi Hanjaba
 Phamthakcha
 Yentren Hanba
 Okram Halba
 Iratlangba
 Sinai Halba
 Phisa Halba

 Khabam Pana 

The officials belonging to the Khabam Pana are:

 Wangkheirakpa
 Nongthonba
 Shanglenlakpa
 Imingloi Hanjaba
 Umu Khulakpa
 Keikran Halba
 Khut Heiba
 Hanjaba (Thangsa Halba)

 Naharup Pana 

The Naharup Pana is composed of the following eight:

 Yaishkhullakpa
 Aheiba Hanjaba
 Huiroi Hanjaba
 Chongkhalba Hanjaba
 Naikhurakpa
 Huitrol Halba
 Laiphakpa
 Nakpalakpa

 Functional titles and roles 

These officials were traditionally categorized based on their affiliations and duties:

 Poireithou: Those associated with the country at large

 Khulphangthou: Those associated with specific villages

 Tayamthou: Individuals not in service to the crown

 Naiphangthou: Individuals in service to the crown

 Administrative posts 

The thirty-two official posts (Hidangpham) are significant components of the traditional governance system. These include:

 Pukhran Hidang
 Nongthol Hidang
 Khwai Hidang
 Wangkhei Hidang
 Yaishkhul Hidang
These are collectively referred to as Luplakpham.

 Elevation of ranks 

Under the reign of Lainingthou Mungyamba, certain positions were elevated above the traditional Khullakphams. These elevated titles include:

 Tenshu Halba
 Thangshu Halba
 Shilsu Halba

These distinctions underscore the hierarchical and territorial nature of governance within the traditional Meitei administrative structure.

 Related pages 
 Meitei royal etiquette
 Meitei intangible cultural heritage
 Ningthouja dynasty
 Ahom–Meitei relations
 Burmese–Meitei relations
 Meitei–Shan relations
 Meitei confederacy
 Meitei martial arts
 Meitei traditional weapons
 Meitei traditional games
 Meitei traditional toys

 References 

Category:Meitei culture
Category:Provinces
Category:History of Manipur