Ramesh Chandra Bhanja


Ramesh Bhanja was a writer, a teacher, an educationist, a linguist, a historian, an editor, a dramatist. He has many short-story & 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 Ch Bhanja was born in a Kshyatriya family in ‘Garh Haladia’ village in Khordha district. He belongs to the lineage of ‘Bhanja Kings’ who were erstwhile rulers of Ghumusara, Kendujhar and Baripada. ‘Kavi Samrat Upendra Bhanja’ is 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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