Year of Establishment: 1967
Head/Coordinator of the Department: Sudhakar Dash
The Department of Odia is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Odisha. Our mission is to nurture a deep understanding and appreciation for the Odia language, literature, art, and traditions. We strive to create an environment that fosters research, education, and creative expression related to Odia culture.
Faculty Details:
| Name | Designation | Qualification | Area of Expertise | Extracurricular duties assigned, if any. |
| Mr.Sudhakar Dash | Assistant Professor | M.Phil. | Modern Poetry | PRO, Land Committee Member Discipline Committee Member |
| Mrs. Shubhasmita Dash | Assistant Professor | M.Phil. | Linguistic, Text Editing | Asst. Superintendent Adyasha hostel |
| Dr.Sumantra Naik | Assistant Professor | Ph.D. | Tribal Culture Modern Literature | University Magazine Secretary, Sports Council |
| Mr.Akalu Prusty | Junior Lecturer | M.A. | Drama | |
| Dr. Aniruddha Biswal | Guest Faculty | Ph.D. | Medieval Literature |
Programmes Offered with Student Enrolment:
| Class | Sanctioned strength | Enrolled Strength | Total | |||||
| Male | Female | |||||||
| SC | ST | Gen | SC | ST | Gen | |||
| UG1st year | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 32 | |
| UG2ndyear | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 32 | |
| UG3rdyear | 3 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 27 | |
| P.G. Part I | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 16 | |