Braja Mohan Panda
Indian writer (1890–1965)
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Braja Mohan Panda (1890 in Larambha – 1965) was an Indian educator and poet.[1][2]
Born1890
Larambha, Odisha, British India
Died1965 (aged 74–75)
OccupationsEducator, Poet, Philanthropist
Era20th century
Braja Mohan Panda | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1890 Larambha, Odisha, British India |
| Died | 1965 (aged 74–75) |
| Occupations | Educator, Poet, Philanthropist |
| Era | 20th century |
| Known for | Founder of Larambha High School and Larambha College |
| Notable work | Contributions to Odia literature and rural education |
Early life
He was born in Larambha in the undivided district of Sambalpur, Odisha, in 1890.
Panda's father was a land owner. Returning to Larambha after graduating from Presidency College in Calcutta, Panda realised that his native area may not develop without education; this prompted him to start a high school in Larambha in 1938, donating his own land for the school site.
In 1964, Panda established Larambha College, working at both educational institutions until his death in 1965.
