Ramesh Chandra Bhanja Explained

Ramesh Chandra Bhanja
Birth Date:1940 4, df=y
Birth Place:Haladia, Khordha
Death Place:Khordha
Nationality:Indian
Education:M.A.(Odia), B.Ed.
Alma Mater:Christ College; Ravenshaw College, Cuttack
Occupation:Teacher & Teacher educator
Employer:Govt. of Odisha
Known For:Children Literature, Teacher
Notable Works:Gapa Ganthili
Style:Lyrical Poems & Stories for young readers/audience
Spouse:Binodinee Bhanja
Children:3 Sons, 2 Daughters
Awards:Odisha Sahitya Academy Award, 1982

Ramesh Chandra Bhanja (17 April 1940 – 18 March 2015) was a writer, teacher, educationist, linguist, historian, editor and dramatist from Odisha.[1] He has written many short-stories & poetry collections for children of all age groups. For his book Gapa Ganthili (short story compilation), he received the Odisha Sahitya Academy Award.[2]

Early life and family

Ramesh Chandra Bhanja was born in a Kshatriya family in Garh Haladia village in Khordha district (erstwhile Puri district). He belongs to the lineage of Bhanj dynasty who were erstwhile rulers of Ghumusara (Ganjam district), Kendujhar (Keonjhar district) and Baripada (Mayurbhanj district). Kavi Samrat Upendra Bhanja is also his ancestor. His own family consists of his wife, 3 sons and 2 daughters.

Bhanja's early education (primary schooling) started in his native village Garh Haladia. After the Middle English (ମାଇନର୍‌) level, he left for Banki (in Cuttack district) for his high school education. After high school, he moved to Cuttack for college education. There too he started his early professional career.

Books

Awards and honors

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jagannath Mohanty. Encyclopaedia of Education, Culture and Children's Literature: v. 4. Children's literature and education. 2009. Deep & Deep Publications. 978-81-8450-151-3. 24–.
  2. Web site: Orissa Sahitya Akademi Awarded Books and Writers . orissa.gov.in.