About Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia
The Odia Sahitya Akademi Award honors literary excellence in one of India’s oldest languages, recognizing works that blend classical heritage with contemporary storytelling.
List of Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia Winners (1954-2026)
The Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia category has honored 65 recipients between 1954 and 2026 under the Sahitya Akademi Award, presented by the Goverment of India. Explore the complete list of award winners, recipients, and year-wise details.
| Images | Year | Recipient Name | Book Name | Book Category | Language |
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2025 | Girijakumar Baliyar Singh | Padapurana | Poetry | Odia |
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2024 | Ashutosh Parida | Aprastuta Mrutyu | Poetry | Odia |
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2024 | Baishnab Charan Samal | Bhuti Bhakti Bibhuti | Essays | Odia |
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2022 | Gayatribala Panda | Dayanadi | Poetry | Odia |
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2021 | Hrushikesh Mallick | Sarijaithiba Apera | Poetry | Odia |
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2020 | Yashodhara Mishra | Samudrakula Ghara | Short stories | Odia |
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2019 | Tarun Kanti Mishra | Bhaswati | Short Stories | Odia |
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2018 | Dasarathi Das | Prasanga Puruna Bhabana Nua | Literary Essays | Odia |
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2017 | Gayatri Saraf | Etavatira Shilpi | Short Stories | Odia |
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2016 | Paramita Satpathy | Prapti | Short Stories | Odia |
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2015 | Bibhuti Patnaik | Mahisashurara Muhan | Short Stories | Odia |
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2014 | Gopal Rath | Bipula Diganta | Poetry | Odia |
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2013 | Bijay Mishra | Banaprastha | Play | Odia |
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2012 | Gourahari Das | Kanta O' Anyanya Galpa | Short Stories | Odia |
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2011 | Kalpanakumari Devi | Achihna Basabhumi | Novel | Odia |
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2010 | Pathani Pattnaik | Jibanara Chalapathe | Autobiography | Odia |
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2009 | Phani Mohanty | Mrugaya | Poetry | Odia |
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2008 | Pramod Kumar Mohanty | Asaranti Anasara | Poetry | Odia |
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2007 | Deepak Mishra | Sukha Sanhita | Poetry | Odia |
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2006 | Bansidhar Sarangi | Swarodaya | Poetry | Odia |
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2005 | Ramachandra Behera | Gopapura | Short Stories | Odia |
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2004 | Prafulla Kumar Mohanty | Bharatiya Sanskruti O Bhagwadgita | Essays | Odia |
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2003 | Jatindra Mohan Mohanty | Suryasnata | Criticism | Odia |
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2002 | Sarat Kumar Mohanty | Gandhi Manisha | Biography | Odia |
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2001 | Pratibha Satpathy | Tanmaya Dhuli | Poetry | Odia |
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2000 | Pratibha Ray | Ullanghan | Short Stories | Odia |
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1999 | Haraprasad Das | Garbhagriha | Poetry | Odia |
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1998 | Chittaranjan Das | Biswaku Gabakhya | Criticism | Odia |
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1997 | Chandrasekhar Rath | Sabutharu Dirgharati | Short Stories | Odia |
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1996 | Satyanarayana Rajguru | Mo Jeevana Sangrama | Autobiography | Odia |
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1995 | Govind Chandra Udgata | Kavyasilpi Gangadhara | Criticism | Odia |
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1994 | Guru Charan Patnaik | Jagata Darshanare Jagannatha | Cultural Study | Odia |
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1993 | Santanu Kumar Acharya | Chalanti Thakura | Short Stories | Odia |
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1992 | Rabi Pattnayak | Bichitra Barna | Short Stories | Odia |
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1991 |
Jagannath Prasad Das Also won: Saraswati Samman |
Ahnika | Poetry | Odia |
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1990 | Beenapani Mohanty | Patadei | Short Stories | Odia |
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1989 | Bhanuji Rao | Nai Aarapari | Poetry | Odia |
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1988 | Sourindra Barik | Akash Pari Nibida | Poetry | Odia |
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1987 | Nityananda Mohapatra | Gharadiha | Novel | Odia |
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1986 | Soubhagya Kumar Misra | Dwa Suparna | Poetry | Odia |
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1985 | Rajendra Kishore Panda | Saila Kalpa | Poetry | Odia |
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1984 | Mohapatra Nilamani Sahoo | Abhisapta Gandharba | Short Stories | Odia |
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1983 | Harekrushna Mahatab | Gan Majlis (Vol. Ill) | Essays | Odia |
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1982 | Gopal Chhotray | Hasyarasar Natak | One-act Plays | Odia |
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1981 | Akhilmohan Patnaik | O Andhagali | Short Stories | Odia |
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1980 | Ananta Patnaik | Abantar | Poetry | Odia |
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1979 | Kunjabihari Das | Mo Kahani | Autobiography | Odia |
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1978 |
Ramakanta Rath Also won: Saraswati Samman |
Saptama Ritu | Poetry | Odia |
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1977 | Kalicharan Patnaik | Kumbhara Chaka | Autobiography | Odia |
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1976 | Kishori Charan Das | Thakura Ghara | Short Stories | Odia |
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1975 | Radha Mohan Gadanayak | Surya O Andhakar | Poetry | Odia |
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1974 | Sitakanta Mohapatra | Sabdara Akash | Poetry | Odia |
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1973 | Guru Prasad Mohanty | Samudra Snana | Poetry | Odia |
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1972 |
Manoj Das Also won: Saraswati Samman |
Manojdasanka Katha O Kahini | Short Stories | Odia |
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1971 | Manoranjan Das | Aranya Fasal | Play | Odia |
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1970 | Binod Chandra Nayak | Sarisrupa | Poetry | Odia |
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1969 | Surendra Mohanty | Nila Saila | Novel | Odia |
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1967 | Suryanarayan Das | Odia Sahityara Itihas | History of Literature | Odia |
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1966 | Godabarish Mohapatra | Banka O Sidha | Poetry | Odia |
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1965 | Baikunthanath Patnaik | Uttarayana | Poetry | Odia |
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1964 | Nilakantha Das | Atmajibani | Autobiography | Odia |
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1962 |
Sachidananda Routray Also won: Jnanpith Award |
Kabita-1962 | Poetry | Odia |
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1961 | Godabarish Misra | Ardhasatabdir Odisa O Tanhire Mo Sthan | Autobiography | Odia |
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1958 | Kanhu Charan Mohanty | Ka | Novel | Odia |
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1955 |
Gopinath Mohanty Also won: Jnanpith Award |
Amrutara Santana | Novel | Odia |
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Sahitya Akademi Award is a Literary award. It is given to recognize excellence in Literary field. This award holds importance because it highlights achievements and encourages individuals or organizations to perform better in their respective areas.
Sahitya Akademi Award is awarded for Promotion of Literature. This means the award is given to honor outstanding contributions and achievements in this area. It helps promote talent, dedication, and excellence among individuals or groups involved in this field.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented by Goverment of India. The Goverment of India organization or authority is responsible for selecting deserving candidates and maintaining the credibility of the award through a proper evaluation and selection process.
The Sahitya Akademi Award was first awarded in 1954. Since then, it has continued to recognize excellence and honor individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions in their respective fields over the years.
The most recent Sahitya Akademi Award was awarded in 2026. This shows that the award is still relevant and continues to appreciate and recognize achievements in modern times.
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