Mahananda Sapkota (1896–1977) was a Nepalese social worker, etymologist, linguist, and poet. He received several national awards for his contributions to poetry. His social work focused on education and social awareness particularly in eastern Nepal. A statue of him stands in Inaruwa of Sunsari District. When Mahananda Sapkota returned to Nepal. He established schools in many places and persuaded people to educate their children. He received Madan Puraskar for his book Nepali Nirbachan ko Ruprekha.