Jachindra Rout

Jachindra Rout is an Oriya poet and translator, who writes in both English and Oriya.

Jachindra Rout
Born	(1965-10-07) October 7, 1965 (age 59) Jajpur, Orissa, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Poet
Children	2

Career

He has published over 12 poetry collections, 3 essay collections, a travelogue and numerous translations, including The Voice of the Struggle, an autobiography of S.J Bhagabat Prasad Mohanty.. His poetry collections have been published in both English and Oriya.

Early life

Rout was born on October 7, 1965, in Gobandia, Palai Jajpur, situated near the Lalitagiri and Olasuni Gumpha, the eldest son of Jaladhara and Gelhamani Rout. He has B.A. and M.A. degrees from Utkal University, and also completed P.G.D.T.E, C.I.E.F.L.^{[clarification needed]} qualifications in Hyderabad.

Literary Awards

• Poet of the year (2003) Poet International.^{[citation needed]}
• Kabi Kanja (Subha sankha)^{[citation needed]}
• Poet of the State (Sathi Orissa )^{[citation needed]}
• Gunduchimusa Saman-2009^{[citation needed]}
• Editor Choice Awards (Holi)^{[citation needed]}
• Sattavdi Sammman (Biswa Oriya Prajna Parisada, Dhenkanal)^{[citation needed]}

Works in English

• The Voice of the Struggle
• Khandagiri & Udayagiri
• Listen Silently
• Chitropala Higher English Grammar
• A Criticism to Kaju Kasi Ikeda
• Easy English Grammar for Children

Works in Oriya

• Dutta Akhi
• Dathabiz
• Kharabela
• Krushna Ku Chithi
• Amanisha nka Kabita