Gangadhar Hansda

Gangadhar Hansda is a Santali author known for writing fiction.

Career

Hansda's first book was Lepej Tiril, a book of essays published in 2004.
In 2012, he was awarded Sahitya Akademi for his book Banchaw Akan Goj Hor .
Hansda has worked as a resource person for the Santali language, and played an important role in development of Santali Language in Odisha. His books are suggested in academic syllabus for colleges and universities.

Books

Lepej Tiril
Peter Baale
Santal Nagam
Ladeya Matkom
Daare Umul
Banchaw Akan Gojhor
Somay Sokda
Muchad Santal Raj
Adibasi Sandi Inj Handi
Rol Sanes
Saonhed r Saonta
Khondrond Hora Onubad r Puthi Saplaw
Lay lakchar
Chilbindha,
Posra
Pilchu Pil
Somay Sokla
Saonhed Teted

Translations

Turui Man Iral Ghunt, originally by Fakirmohan Senapati, translated by Gangadhar Hansdah
Haramba originally Gopinath Mohanty translated by Gangadhar Hansdah First Edition: 2013

Recognition

2012: Sahitya Akademi for his book Banchaw Akan Goj Hor
2013: Janajati Pratibha Samman from Academy of Tribal Languages and Culture ATLC Government of Odisha