Bafanji is one of five Mangeh villages without a defined boundary.

The eldest Tunigmungwa succeeded their father and formed Bambalang while his brother Chengfong established the Bamunka village and Byiae formed Bamali, Vhenji formed Bafanji and Mekheng the Bamunkumbit village.

Bambalang and Bamunka were descendants of the males (sons of Mangeh) while Bafanji, Bamunkumbit and Bamali were the descendants of the daughters.

These five villages formed the Mangeh Family Association to maintain peace and unity among themselves.

Mangeh branches are found all over the country and abroad.