When was Droupadi Murmu born?

Droupadi Murmu was born on 20 June 1958 in Mayurbhanj district.

What positions has Droupadi Murmu held?

Positions held by Droupadi Murmu include: President of India (since 25 July 2022); Governor of Jharkhand (2015–2021); Member of the Thirteenth Odisha Legislative Assembly (2004–2009); Member of the Twelfth Odisha Legislative Assembly (2000–2004).

Where did Droupadi Murmu study?

Droupadi Murmu was educated at Rama Devi Women's University.

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Droupadi Murmu

द्रौपदी मुर्मू

President of India since 2026

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Droupadi Murmu (born Durgi Tudu; 20 June 1958) is an Indian politician who has served as the president of India since 2022. She won the 2022 presidential election from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She is the first person belonging to a tribal community and also the second woman, after Pratibha Patil, to hold the office. She is also the youngest person to occupy the post (at 64) and the first president born in independent India.

Quick facts

Born: 20 June 1958 wd
Place of birth: Mayurbhanj district wd
Citizenship: India wd
Occupation: politician, school teacher, teacher wd
Political party: Bharatiya Janata Party wd
Education: Rama Devi Women's University wd
Spouse: Shyam Charan Murmu wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

President of India (since 25 July 2022 · BS 9 Shrawan 2079 onwards)
Governor of Jharkhand (18 May 2015 – 12 July 2021)
Member of the Thirteenth Odisha Legislative Assembly (15 May 2004 – 19 May 2009)
Member of the Twelfth Odisha Legislative Assembly (29 February 2000 – 6 February 2004)

Awards wd

honorary doctor of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (2025)
honorary companion of the Order of Fiji (2024)

About

Previously, she served as the governor of Jharkhand from 2015 to 2021, being the longest-serving governor for that state, as a member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from Rairangpur Assembly constituency from 2000 to 2009, and as minister of State (Independent Charge), Government of Odisha, from 2000 to 2004. Before entering politics, she worked as a clerk in the State Irrigation and Power Department from 1979 to 1983, and then as a teacher in Rairangpur from 1994 until 1997.

Questions

When was Droupadi Murmu born?: Droupadi Murmu was born on 20 June 1958 in Mayurbhanj district.
What positions has Droupadi Murmu held?: Positions held by Droupadi Murmu include: President of India (since 25 July 2022); Governor of Jharkhand (2015–2021); Member of the Thirteenth Odisha Legislative Assembly (2004–2009); Member of the Twelfth Odisha Legislative Assembly (2000–2004).
Where did Droupadi Murmu study?: Droupadi Murmu was educated at Rama Devi Women's University.

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Last updated 6 November 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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