Managovind Samal

Statue of Mr. Managobinda Samal at Gopalpur Medical, Khadagpur, Jajpur, Odisha

Managobinda Samal (1921–2003) 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 (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency).

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 Constituency Year Party Result Barachana 1985 Janta Lost Barachana 1980 Janta Lost Barachana 1977 Janta Won Barachana 1974 Utkal Congress Lost Barachana 1971 Utkal Congress Won

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. Sahaspur College, Balichandrapur, Jajpur, Odisha Gopalpur Medical, Khadagpur, Jajpur, Odisha Balichandrapur High School, Jajpur, Odisha Barachana Girls High School, Jajpur, Odisha Kalashree U.G.M.E. School, Jajpur, Odisha Gajendrapur Veterinary Medical, Jajpur, Odisha