Managobinda Samal


Managobinda Samal fondly known as Mana Babu, was a politician and social activist born on 5 September 1921 at Kalashree Gopalpur, Jajpur, Odisha, India. He was elected twice as a Member of Legislative Assembly, Odisha from Barachana.

Early life

Managobinda Samal was educated at Salipur School, Cuttack District, Odisha. After school he was doing job at Kolkata. He joined Oriya Union at Kolkata. He came to odisha politics under the guidance of Nabakrushna Choudhuri.

Entry into politics

Firstly Mana Babu was elected as Sarpanch of Kalashree Gopalpur Gram panchayat. He was also elected as Barchana Block Chairman. He contested from Barachana Vidhan Sabha Constituency as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from 1971 to 1985. He was elected twice as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Barachana Vidhan Sabha Constituency.
Odisha Vidhan Sabha ConstituencyYearPartyResult
Barachana1985JantaLost
Barachana1980JantaLost
Barachana1977JantaWon
Barachana1974Utkal CongressLost
Barachana1971Utkal CongressWon

Organisations founded by Managobinda Samal

Mana Babu was a well known person for founding different schools, colleges & hospitals in Barachana Block. He gave employment to many people of Barachana Vidhan Sabha Constituency.
Below are the organisations founded by Mana Babu.
  1. Sahaspur College, Balichandrapur, Jajpur, Odisha
  2. Gopalpur Medical, Khadagpur, Jajpur, Odisha
  3. Balichandrapur High School, Jajpur, Odisha
  4. Barachana Girls High School, Jajpur, Odisha
  5. Kalashree U.G.M.E. School, Jajpur, Odisha
  6. Gajendrapur Veterinary Medical, Jajpur, Odisha