Indira Mohapatra was born on February 6, 1946, in the city of Puri. Her parents are Parbati Devi and Lokanath Mahapatra. She completed her graduation from Shailabala College. Indira began her literary journey with poetry and, over the past four decades, has established herself as a prolific writer of stories, novels, travelogues, and children’s literature. Balancing her role as a housewife with her creative pursuits, she carved out a distinct identity in the literary world and earned admiration as a gifted storyteller. Her first published collection of short stories, Satitwa Ityadi, appeared in 1987, marking the beginning of her enduring contribution to Odia literature.

Notable Works: Stories: Kichhi Sata, Manadarpana, Nabagunjara, Relalainra Ekade Sekade, Ardha Satya, Mo Balconiru Mishrababunka Ghara

Novels: Bandhana Nuhe Bandhutwa Chahen, Neela Jyoshna

Travelogues: Aishwaryamayi America

Children’s Literature: Katha Kaustubha, Bharatiya Pauranik Katha o Kahani Etc.

Honours and Recognition: Bhubaneswar Pustakamela Galpa Samman, Durgamadhaba Mishra Galpa Samman, Bijayakrushna Mohanty Galpa Samman, Sudhanya Purashkar, Amrutayana Galpa Samman, Gangadhar Rath Foundation’s Vinapani Mahanti Galpa Samman. Etc.