Ramesh Chandra Bhanja (17 April 1940 – 18 March 2015) was a writer, teacher, educationist, linguist, historian, editor and dramatist from Odisha.
[1] He has written many short-stories & poetry collections for children of all age groups.
For his book Gapa Ganthili (short story compilation), he received the Odisha Sahitya Academy Award.
Bhanja's early education (primary schooling) started in his native village Garh Haladia.
After the Middle English (ମାଇନର୍) level, he left for Banki (in Cuttack district) for his high school education.