Girdhari Ram Gonjhu (5 December 1949 – 15 April 2021) was a prominent scholar of the Nagpuri language.
He was former chairman of the Tribal-Regional Language Department at Ranchi University in state of Jharkhand.
He was awarded Padma Shri for his contribution in the field of literature and education in the Jharkhand posthumously in 2022.
[6] Gonjhu started his teaching career as a professor at Parambir Albert Ekka Memorial College in Chainpur, Gumla in 1975.
[4][7] He was awarded Padma Shri for his contribution in the field of literature and education in Jharkhand posthumously in 2022.