Mohapatra

Mohapatra, or alternatively, Mahapatra, is a family name in the Indian state of Orissa. It is one of the few surnames that cuts across caste lines and was ordained on a largely meritorious basis. A family received the title Mohapatra by Orissan kings in recognition of exemplary work in their respective vocations.^{[citation needed]}

Notable personalities:

• Jayanta Mahapatra (born 1928), poet
• Siddhanta Mahapatra (born 1966), actor
• Sitakant Mahapatra (born 1937), poet
• Kelucharan Mohapatra (1924–2004), dancer
• Pyarimohan Mohapatra, politician
• Sona Mohapatra, singer
• Saurav Mohapatra (born 1978), comic book writer
• Nirad N. Mohapatra (born 1947), film director
• Nityananda Mohapatra, writer
• Ramesh Prasad Mohapatra (born 1939), historian and archaeologist

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