Binod Chandra Nayak (2 September 1919 - 15 November 2003) was an Odia writer. He was known for his writing that was influenced by modern poetry while being romantic. He was awarded the 1970 Kendra Sahitya Akademi award for his poetry collection Sarisrupa.
Early life and career
He was born on 2 September 1919 at Telipalli, Sundargarh. He was a postgraduate in English Literature before working for government of Odisha. He retired as principal of Laxminarayan College, Jharsuguda, in 1978. He also worked as chairman of Odisha Sahitya Akademi. He was awarded with an honorary D.Litt. degree from Sambalpur University. He died in 2003.
Published works Haimanti, 1933 Chandra o Tara - 1951 Nila Chandrara Upatyaka - 1951
Awards Atibadi Jagannath Das Samman - 2000 Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award - 1970
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