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Ramachandra Behera

b. 1945

Odia writer

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About Ramachandra Behera

Born 1945. Ramachandra Behera is an Indian writer and short story writer.

Ramachandra Behera (born 1945) is an Odia story writer, novelist, dramatist and lecturer. He received the state sahitya academy award for his novel "Abhinayara Paridhi" in 1993.

Early life Behera was born on 2 November 1945 at Bahartipura village near Ghatagaon, Kendujhar district, Odisha. He graduated from Ravenshaw College, Cuttack, M.A from Banaras Hindu University and Ph.D. (in English) from Utkal University. He joined as a lecturer in 1969 at Kendrapara college and retired as principal in 2005 and later he has been chaired the president of Odisha Sahitya Academy from 2010 to 2013.

Works Behera has written stories, novels and also some plays for All india Radio, Cuttack. His first collection of stories titled " Dwitiya Smasana" marked his arrival. After that his some other collection followed like, Omkar Dhwani, Asthai Thikana, Gopapura etc.

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Important facts

Born
2 November 1945, Kendujhar district
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Writer, short story writer
Nationality
India, British Raj, Dominion of India
Education
Banaras Hindu University
Awards
Sahitya Akademi Award; Sarala Puraskar; Bisuba Award; Jhankar Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ramachandra Behera?

Odia writer

When was Ramachandra Behera born?

Ramachandra Behera was born on 2 November 1945 in Kendujhar district.

What is Ramachandra Behera's occupation?

Ramachandra Behera is a writer and short story writer.

What nationality is Ramachandra Behera?

Ramachandra Behera is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ramachandra Behera

· Wikidata: Q31320077

· DBpedia: Ramachandra Behera

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