Gangadhar Hansda

Gangadhar Hansda (born 14 February 1958, Janardanpur village, Kendujhar District, Odisha) is a Santali author known for writing fiction.

Career
Hansda's first book was Lepej Tiril, a book of essays published in 2004.

In 2012, he was awarded Sahitya Akademi for his book Banchaw Akan Goj Hor (Short Stories). 

Hansda has worked as a resource person for the Santali language, and played an important role in development of Santali Language in Odisha. His books are suggested in academic syllabus for colleges and universities.

Books

 * Lepej Tiril (2004)
 * Peter Baale (2005)
 * Santal Nagam (2008)
 * Ladeya Matkom (2008)
 * Daare Umul (2009)
 * Banchaw Akan Gojhor (Short Story) (2010)
 * Somay Sokda(Novel) (2011)
 * Muchad Santal Raj (2012)
 * Adibasi Sandi Inj Handi(One act play) (2012)
 * Rol Sanes
 * Saonhed r Saonta (Criticism) (2012)
 * Khondrond Hora Onubad r Puthi Saplaw (2014)
 * Lay lakchar (Essays) (2018)
 * Chilbindha (One act Play) (2019),
 * Posra (Novel) (2021)
 * Pilchu Pil (Mythical Verse) (2021)
 * Somay Sokla
 * Saonhed Teted

Translations

 * Turui Man Iral Ghunt (Oriya classic Chhaman Atha Guntha), originally by Fakirmohan Senapati, translated by Gangadhar Hansdah
 * Haramba (Oriya classic Dadi Budha) originally Gopinath Mohanty translated by Gangadhar Hansdah First Edition: 2013

Recognition

 * 2012: Sahitya Akademi for his book Banchaw Akan Goj Hor (Short Stories) 
 * 2013: Janajati Pratibha Samman from Academy of Tribal Languages and Culture ATLC Government of Odisha