Born :- 16-Mar-1950
Place of Birth :- Chhatia, Jajpur
Dr. Bijaya Nanda was born on October 15, 1935, in Chhatia village of Jajpur district. His parents are Saraswati Devi and Bansidhar Nanda. He earned his MBBS degree from Utkal University and an MD from Lucknow University, dedicating over thirty years to teaching and public service in various medical colleges across Odisha. He also served in leadership roles as principal and president, and retired while holding the additional charge of Secretary of the Health Department in the state government. Though professionally a doctor, Dr. Nanda became widely recognized as a literary figure. With the spirit of a seeker of knowledge, he authored stories, novels, essays, plays, and one-act plays that reflect deep insight and creative brilliance. His first novel, 'E Matira Phula', was published in 1957, marking the beginning of a literary journey that has spanned more than six decades and produced over thirty books, earning him enduring admiration from readers.
Notable Works: Novel: Shatabdi Nayika
Short Story: Fasila
One-Act Plays: Ananta Sagarare Jhada, Sesha Swapnara Rati, Udbhranta Pruthibi,
Essays: Suhasita, Hasantika
Plays: Manasi, Anek Jhadara Akash, Pagala, Chalabata, Ghurnibayu, Bhagna Taranga, Dhusara Jyoshna, Sauratrushna, Mrugatrushna, Ajatasatru, Godhuli, Saurakalanka, Kadarbeg, Abasanna Rabi. Etc.
Honours and Recognition: Antabiswavidyala Radio Natika Purashkar(1957), Jaygopal Mukherjee Swarna Padaka (1958). Etc.
