Ramesh Chandra Bhanja


Ramesh Chandra Bhanja was a writer, teacher, educationist, linguist, historian, editor and dramatist from Odisha. He has written many short-stories & poetry collections for children of all age groups. For his book Gapa Ganthili, he received the Odisha [Sahitya Academy Award].

Early life and family

Ramesh Chandra Bhanja was born in a Kshatriya family in Garh Haladia village in Khordha district. He belongs to the lineage of Bhanj dynasty who were erstwhile rulers of Ghumusara, Kendujhar and Baripada. Kavi Samrat Upendra Bhanja is also his ancestor. His own family consists of his wife, 3 sons and 2 daughters.
Bhanja's early education started in his native village Garh Haladia. After the Middle English level, he left for Banki for his high school education. After high school, he moved to Cuttack for college education. There too he started his early professional career.

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