Background
Basak, Pranab was born on December 1, 1931 in Burdwan, W.Bengal, India. Son of Brindabon Behari and Usha Rani (Pramenik) Basak.
Basak, Pranab was born on December 1, 1931 in Burdwan, W.Bengal, India. Son of Brindabon Behari and Usha Rani (Pramenik) Basak.
Bachelor, R.S.P. College, Jharia, India, 1960. Master of Arts, Calcutta University, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, Ranchi University, 1968.
Headmaster Senior Basic School, Purulia, India, 1955-1960. Lecturer Y.S.S.K. Vidyapith, 1960-1964, Ranchi College, 1964-1965, Giridih (India) College, 1965-1980, reader, 1980-1985, university professor, 1985-1993. Retired
Research guide Ranchi University, 1993-1999.
President Bihar Bengalee Association (cultural), since 1987.
Married Sova Mukherjee, June 1, 1970. 1 child, Pratyay.