P Mohapatra, born on January 13, 1938, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1983 batch, Odisha cadre. He holds a postgraduate degree in History. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Junior Scale, Executive Officer, Deputy Secretary, Joint Secretary, and notably as District Collector and Magistrate from July 1, 1992, to January 31, 1996. His extensive service in administrative roles reflects his commitment to public administration within the Odisha cadre.