His stories showcases realities of everyday life and do not delve into preaching morals or convey messages.

He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his short story collection Thakura Ghara.

He worked as Additional Deputy comptroller and Auditor General of India and Director of Audit, Indian Accounts, Washington D.C., 1961-1964.

[5] Writing about the Odia society and the challenges of modern day life in post independence India where the middle class is aspirational and sometimes impatient.

Although his stories begin on a simple note, they eventually reach their culmination in unexpected and surprising ways.