Rasabihari was born on June 13, 1938, in the village of Mahichala, Junagada Block, Kalahandi District. His parents are Bidyutlata Behera and Prasanna Kumar Behera. After completing his matriculation from Bhawanipatna B.M. High School, he earned a bachelor's degree in Arts from Khallikote College, Brahmapur, followed by a bachelor's degree in Law from Madhusudan Law College. Following brief stints in teaching and journalism, he dedicated himself to social service and politics, serving as a legislator and briefly as a respected minister in the Odisha government. His contributions in these roles earned him widespread recognition. Despite his diverse professional engagements, Rasabihari has remained steadfast in his literary pursuits since his youth. Over the course of an illustrious sixty-four-year literary career, he has enriched Odia literature through a vast body of work that includes stories, novels, essays, autobiographies, and columns. His first published book, 'Prabandha Manjari', appeared in 1959. Currently, he is actively involved in editing the literary magazine 'Sagara' and the weekly publication 'Arji'. Rasabihari has a unique ability to transform heartfelt experiences into compelling literary creations, with each work reflecting the spirit of its time. He is deeply committed to promoting human values through his writing.

Notable Works : Essays: Prabandha Manjari, Prabandha Manjusha

Novels: Vijayi, Adhikara, Sei Pahada Tala,   Raktatirtha, Smruti Anubhuti etc.

Honours and Recognition : Vidyabhushan Samman, Sahitya Samman, Kabi Brajaraj Sahitya Samman etc.