Narmada Kar
The first Women graduate of Odisha
About Narmada Kar
Lived 1893 – 1980 (aged 86). Narmada Kar was an Indian, known for Odisha.
Narmada Kar (1893–1980), was an editor, writer and the first woman from Odisha in Eastern India, to pass the B.A. examination.
Early life Kar was born on 12 October 1893 to Biswanath Kar, freedom fighter, social activist and founder of Utkal Sahitya at Cuttack, India. After passing her entrance examination from Calcutta University she joined the historical Bethune College, completed her graduation in 1914, and became the first women graduate of Odisha.
At the age of 16, she married Jitendra Biswas, a Bengali lawyer. She stayed at Calcutta for the education of their children.
Death On 13 September 1980, Kar died in her house in Calcutta, India.
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Who was Narmada Kar?
the first Women graduate of Odisha
When was Narmada Kar born?
Narmada Kar was born on 12 October 1893 in Cuttack.
When did Narmada Kar die?
Narmada Kar died on 13 September 1980 in Kolkata.
What was Narmada Kar known for?
Narmada Kar was known for Odisha.
What nationality was Narmada Kar?
Narmada Kar was Indian.
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