Pratap Chandra Sarangi Age, Wiki and Bio

Pratap Chandra Sarangi

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician & Social Worker
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/01/1955
Age69 years
BirthplaceGopinathpur Village, Nilagiri, Balasore, Odisha

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm (5’ 5”)
Weight60 kg (132 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolK.C High School, Nilagiri, Odisha
College/UniversityFakir Mohan College, Balasore, Odisha
Educational QualificationB.A. from Fakir Mohan College, Balasore, Odisha in 1975

Personal Life

Zodiac SignCapricorn
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitVegetarian
AddressGopinathpur Village, Nilgiri, Balasore, Odisha
HobbiesReading Biographies

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNone

Family

FatherGobinda Chandra Sarangi
MotherName Not Known
SiblingsNone
SpouseN/A
ChildrenNone

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey
  • Contested and won the 2004 Odisha Assembly Elections from the Nilagiri Constituency
  • Re-elected in the 2009 Odisha Assembly Elections as an MLA
  • Lost in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections but won in 2019 from the Balasore Constituency
  • Inducted as Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises under the Narendra Modi Government in 2019

Style Quotient

Assets/Properties (as in 2019)
CashRs. 15,000
Bank DepositsRs. 3.81 Lacs
Bonds & DebenturesRs. 50,000
Money Factor
SalaryRs. 1 Lac + Other Allowances (as a Cabinet Minister)
Net WorthRs. 13.46 Lacs (as in 2019)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sarangi established Ekal Vidyalayas in his village and nearby areas for children's education.
Formerly, he served as the state President of the Bajrang Dal.
Living humbly, he resides in a hut and commutes on a bicycle.
Fondly called 'Nana,' he is cherished as an elder brother in his community.
During the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Sarangi campaigned in an auto-rickshaw, contrasting with his opponents' use of luxury cars.
He aspires to transform Balasore, Odisha into a tourist spot for the locals' benefit.