Governor List Of Odisha 2025

Odisha, a state rich in history and culture, has been guided by many governors since it was formed on April 1, 1936. The governor is the head of the state, appointed by the President of India, and acts like a bridge between the state and the central government.

While the Chief Minister holds the real power, the governor’s role is important for keeping things smooth. Let’s take a look at some key governors of Odisha and the current one as of today, March 20, 2025!

Governors of Odisha (1936-Present)

Colonial Period (1936-1947)

1. Sir John Austen Hubback

• Term: April 1, 1936 – August 31, 1938
• Notable: First Governor after Orissa became a separate province

1. Sir George Laurance Hogg

• Term: September 1, 1938 – July 14, 1939

1. Sir Hawthorne Lewis

• Term: July 15, 1939 – May 31, 1941

1. Sir William Hawthorne Lewis

• Term: June 1, 1941 – March 31, 1946

1. Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi

• Term: April 1, 1946 – August 14, 1947
• Notable: Last British-appointed Governor

Post-Independence Period (1947-Present)

6. Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi

• Term: August 15, 1947 – June 20, 1948
• Notable: Continued as Governor after Independence

6. Asaf Ali

• Term: June 21, 1948 – May 6, 1952
• Notable: Freedom fighter and diplomat

6. Saiyid Fazl Ali

• Term: May 7, 1952 – October 6, 1952

6. V. P. Menon

• Term: October 7, 1952 – July 20, 1954
• Notable: Played key role in integration of princely states

6. Bhim Sen Sachar
   • Term: July 21, 1954 – November 14, 1956
7. Sukthankar Vishnu Viswanath
   • Term: November 15, 1956 – June 15, 1957
8. Bhairab Datt Pande
   • Term: June 16, 1957 – September 15, 1961
9. Ajudhia Nath Khosla
   • Term: September 16, 1961 – August 6, 1962
10. Bhupendra Nath Singh
    • Term: August 7, 1962 – September 7, 1967
11. Shaukatullah Shah Ansari
    • Term: September 8, 1967 – January 20, 1971
12. Gatikrishna Mishra
    • Term: January 21, 1971 – February 20, 1973
13. Basappa Danappa Jatti
    • Term: February 21, 1973 – August 31, 1974
    • Notable: Later became Acting President of India
14. Akbar Ali Khan
    • Term: September 1, 1974 – October 16, 1974
15. Gatikrishna Mishra (second term)
    • Term: October 17, 1974 – February 16, 1975
16. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
    • Term: February 17, 1975 – September 6, 1976
17. Harcharan Singh Brar
    • Term: September 7, 1976 – April 30, 1977
18. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma (second term)
    • Term: May 1, 1977 – April 14, 1980
19. C. M. Poonacha
    • Term: April 15, 1980 – August 30, 1983
20. Bishambhar Nath Pande
    • Term: August 31, 1983 – November 17, 1988
    • Notable: One of the longest-serving Governors of Odisha
21. Saiyid Nurul Hasan
    • Term: November 18, 1988 – February 1, 1990
22. Yagya Datt Sharma
    • Term: February 2, 1990 – February 13, 1995
23. Gopala Ramanujam
    • Term: February 14, 1995 – December 30, 1997
24. K. V. Raghunatha Reddy
    • Term: December 31, 1997 – November 17, 1999
25. M. M. Rajendran
    • Term: November 18, 1999 – November 17, 2004
26. Rameshwar Thakur
    • Term: November 18, 2004 – August 31, 2007
27. Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare
    • Term: August 21, 2007 – March 8, 2013
28. S. C. Jamir
    • Term: March 9, 2013 – May 20, 2018
    • Notable: Former Chief Minister of Nagaland
29. Prof. Ganeshi Lal
    • Term: May 29, 2018 – Present
    • Notable: Current Governor

Current Governor (as of March 20, 2025): Hari Babu Kambhampati

• Tenure: January 3, 2025 – Present
• Who He Is: Hari Babu Kambhampati took oath as Odisha’s 27th governor on January 3, 2025. Before this, he was the Governor of Mizoram.
• Why He’s Special: Appointed by President Droupadi Murmu, he’s known for his calm leadership and connection with people.
• Fun Fact: He was welcomed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi when he arrived in Bhubaneswar!

This comprehensive list Governor List Of Odisha includes all individuals who have served as Governor of Odisha (formerly Orissa) since the state’s formation as a separate province in 1936 through the present day.