Sova Hansda

Sova Hansda is an Indian Santali children's writer and poet from Jharkhand. She is best known for receiving the Bal Sahitya Puraskar in 2021 for her Santali poetry collection Hali Mon, conferred by the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters.

Early life and background

Hansda was born in Bardikanpur village in Chakulia block of East Singhbhum district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Her parental home is located in Belpahari, West Bengal, where she received her early education.

Literary career

Hansda began writing Santali poetry in 2014. Her writings focus on Santali culture, traditions, and children's themes, contributing to the development of Santali children's literature.

Her Santali poetry collection Hali Mon brought her national recognition when it was selected for the Bal Sahitya Puraskar in 2021. The award is presented annually by the Sahitya Akademi to recognise outstanding contributions to children's literature in Indian languages.

Hansda has also been associated with literary organisations including the All India Santhali Writers' Association and has contributed to Santali literary activities and cultural programmes.

Personal life

Hansda is married to Falguni Hansda and has resided in Kharagpur, West Bengal. She has credited her husband for encouraging her literary pursuits.

Awards and recognition

Bal Sahitya Puraskar (Santali), 2021 – for Hali Mon.

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Sova Hansda

Early life and background

Literary career

Personal life

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