Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award
1 appearances
Ramesh Chandra Bhanja
ラメシュ・チャンドラ・バンジャ
Ramesh Chandra Bhanja
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1940-04-17 （Haladia, Khordha, India）
- Died
- 2015-03-18 （Khordha, India） age 74
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Odia, English
Career
- Occupations
- Teacher, Teacher educator, Writer, Editor, Dramatist, Linguist, Historian
- Active Years
- 1960-2015
- Affiliations
- Government of Odisha (employer)
- Influenced By
- Upendra Bhanja (ancestor, poet), Odia literary tradition
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenshaw College, Cuttack | — | — | M.A. (Odia) | — | India |
| Christ College | — | — | B.Ed. | — | India |
Ravenshaw College, Cuttack
Degree:
M.A. (Odia)
Country:
India
Christ College
Degree:
B.Ed.
Country:
India
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Odisha Sahitya Academy Award | Gapa Ganthili | — | Odisha Sahitya Akademi | 受賞 |
| 2003 | Vishub Puraskar | — | — | Prajatantra Prachar Samity, Cuttack | 受賞 |
| 1996 | Harekrishna Shishu Sahitya Puraskar | — | — | Fakir Mohan Sahitya Parishad (Baleshwar) | 受賞 |
| 2011 | Jnana Jyoti Puraskar | — | — | Korada Vishuv Milan (Khordha) | 受賞 |
| 2014 | Bhubaneswar Pustak Mela Puraskar | Katha Kahuchi Suna | — | Bhubaneswar Pustak Mela organizers | 受賞 |
| — | Odia Children's Literature Award | — | — | Kala Vikash Kendra, Cuttack | 受賞 |
| — | Khadi & Gamyodyog Literature Award | — | — | Odisha Khadi & Gamyodyog Board | 受賞 |
Odisha Sahitya Academy Award
1982
Work:
Gapa Ganthili
Organization:
Odisha Sahitya Akademi
Result:
受賞
Vishub Puraskar
2003
Organization:
Prajatantra Prachar Samity, Cuttack
Result:
受賞
Harekrishna Shishu Sahitya Puraskar
1996
Organization:
Fakir Mohan Sahitya Parishad (Baleshwar)
Result:
受賞
Jnana Jyoti Puraskar
2011
Organization:
Korada Vishuv Milan (Khordha)
Result:
受賞
Bhubaneswar Pustak Mela Puraskar
2014
Work:
Katha Kahuchi Suna
Organization:
Bhubaneswar Pustak Mela organizers
Result:
受賞
Odia Children's Literature Award
Organization:
Kala Vikash Kendra, Cuttack
Result:
受賞
Khadi & Gamyodyog Literature Award
Organization:
Odisha Khadi & Gamyodyog Board
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Kathi Kuta Patara
1980 PoetryA lyrical poetry collection for children, depicting nature and everyday moments from a child's perspective.
naturechildhoodeveryday life
Bheri Toori Mahuri
1980 PoetryA collection of children’s poems notable for rhythm and singability, popular with young readers.
musicalitychildlike imagination
Gapa Ganthili
1981 Short story collection (children)A compilation of short stories for children incorporating moral lessons and elements of Odia folklore.
moralityfolklorechild development
Katha Kothali
1981 Short story collectionA collection of short stories aimed at various age groups, gently portraying everyday events and relationships.
human relationshipseveryday lifelessons
Muthaey Mahak
1982 Short story collectionA volume of short stories for children and young readers, featuring regional settings and warm prose.
regional culturechild's perspective
Katha Kahuchi Suna
2013 Short story collection (children)A well-crafted collection of children's stories from his later years, recognized for its quality.
mature perspectiveeducational elements
Bibliography
- Kathi Kuta Patara
- Bheri Toori Mahuri
- Gapa Ganthili
- Katha Kothali
- Muthaey Mahak
- Katha Kahuchi Suna
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- lyrical poetrychild-friendly narrative voice
- Recurring Motifs
- children and naturefolklore and traditionmoral lessons
Legacy
Ramesh Chandra Bhanja was a writer and educator known for his contributions to Odia children's literature, blending lyrical poetry and folkloric elements. He left numerous works for young readers and was recognized within Odisha.
Trivia
- Born into a lineage associated with the Bhanj dynasty and linked to the poet Upendra Bhanja.
- Wrote primarily in Odia, focusing on poetry and short stories for children.
- Worked for the Government of Odisha and had a career as an educator.
- Notable work 'Gapa Ganthili' earned the Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award.