Background
Sharma, Paramananda Dash was born on January 1, 1940 in Varanasi, India. Son of Banamukunda Dash Sharma and Jyostna Sen Gupta.
Sharma, Paramananda Dash was born on January 1, 1940 in Varanasi, India. Son of Banamukunda Dash Sharma and Jyostna Sen Gupta.
Bachelor of Science in Zoology with honors, Delhi University, 1962. Master of Science in Anthropology, Delhi University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Delhi University, 1970.
Junior investigator, Registrar General' General’ s Office, New Delhi, 1965-1970;
research associate, Anthropol. Survey of India, Mysore, 1970-1972;
lecturer, Ranchi (India) U., 1972-1981;
reader, Ranchi (India) U., 1981-1988;
professor, Ranchi (India) U., since 1988. Principal investigator Ranchi U., 1975-1996.
Executive secretary Sarat Chandra Roy Institute Anthropol. Studies, Ranchi, 1980-1996, research director, 1993-1996.
Member Indian Anthropol. Association (life), Indian Anthropol. Society (life).
Married Chhanda Sen Gupta, May 22, 1974. Two children.