Abhya Barik was born on March 5, 1961, in the village of Balia, near Kujanga—formerly part of the undivided Cuttack district, now within Jagatsinghpur. His parents are Sundarimani Devi and Banamali Barik. He pursued higher education at Utkal University, earning postgraduate and advanced research degrees (M.Phil. and Ph.D.) in the Department of Odia Language and Literature. Following his academic journey, he began his professional career as a lecturer in Odia literature, teaching at Rajgangpur Dalmia College in Dhenkanal, Dinakrushna College in Jaleswar, and currently serving at Jatni College. Over the years, he has earned acclaim as a short story writer, novelist, poet, and essayist, gaining respect among readers and literary circles across Odisha. His first published critical work, 'Bhinna Ilaka Bhinna Katha', appeared in 1991. Since then, over more than two decades, he has contributed a rich and diverse body of work to Odia literature, earning widespread recognition and admiration.

Notable Works: Stories: Akhire Akhire Samudra, Adharasila, Erakarabana, Dravida Mrutika, Aranya Prabesha, Sata Mankada Katha, Barakatha, Nilambita Sudhodana, Nirata Niranjana, Bistara Bhukhanda

Novels: Prashnakala, Sahajajana

Poetry Collections: Sandhi Sarga, Nai Adaku, Chitravatiku Rasta, Eita Chitrakuta

Literary Criticism: Amara Bimarsabhagya, Kavya Kalpa: Prachya Paschatya. Etc.

Honours and Recognition: Bhubaneswar Pustakamela Purashkar, Dinakrushna Smruti Parishada Purashkar, Haji Asarf Ali Uday Purashkar, Spandana Purashkar, Prajatantra Vishuba Jhankar Galpa Samman.Etc.