Bagaha Vidhan Sabha is an important assembly constituency in Paschim Champaran district, Bihar. It was previously reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) but is now a General category seat. The constituency is part of the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha segment.
Key Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Bihar |
| District | Paschim Champaran |
| Lok Sabha Seat | Valmiki Nagar |
| Pincode | 845101 |
| Railway Station | Bagaha Junction |
| Distance from Patna | 250 km |
Geographical Composition
According to the Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008, Bagaha Vidhan Sabha comprises:
- Bagaha Community Development Block (including Bagaha Nagar Parishad)
- Villages from Sidhaw CD Block: Bairagi, Sonbarsha, Vairati Bariarwa, Kharhat Tribhauni, Chamawalia, and Paikwalia Maryadpur.
Electoral History of Bagaha Vidhan Sabha
Bagaha has witnessed significant political shifts over the decades. Below is a summary of its electoral history:
MLA List (1957 – 2020)
| Year | MLA Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Kedar Pandey | Indian National Congress |
| 1957 | Narsingh Baitha | Indian National Congress |
| 1962 1967 1969 1972 1977 | Narsingh Baitha | Indian National Congress |
| 1980 1985 | Triloki Harijan | Indian National Congress |
| 1990 1995 | Purnmasi Ram | Janata Dal |
| 2000 | Purnmasi Ram | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| 2005 2005 | Purnmasi Ram | Janata Dal (United) |
| 2009* | Kailash Baitha | JD(U) |
| 2010 | Prabhat Ranjan Singh | JD(U) |
| 2015 | Raghaw Sharan Pandey | BJP |
| 2020 | Ram Singh | BJP |
(*By-election)
Recent Election Results
2020 Bihar Assembly Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | Ram Singh | 90,013 | 49.51% |
| INC | Jayesh Mangalam Singh | 59,993 | 33% |
| NOTA | – | 3,456 | 1.9% |
| PP | Sita Shah | 1,032 | 0.57% |
| Majority | – | 30,020 | – |
| Turnout | – | 1,81,799 | – |
| Registered Voters | – | 3,05,226 | – |
Swing: BJP Hold
2010 Bihar Assembly Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD(U) | Prabhat Ranjan Singh | 67,510 | 50.40% |
| RJD | Ram Prasad Yadav | 18,455 | 13.78% |
| BSP | MD. Kamran | 18,341 | 13.69% |
| JPS | Bhisam Sahni | 8,150 | 6.08% |
| INC | Ranjeet Rao | 6,177 | 4.61% |
| Majority | – | 49,055 | 36.62% |
| Turnout | – | 1,33,942 | 58.20% |
Voter Demographics of Bagaha Vidhan Sabha
Bagaha has a diverse voter base with significant representation from different communities.
| Community | Voter Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 49,141 | 16.1% |
| Yadav | 37,542 | 12.3% |
| Shah | 28,080 | 9.2% |
| Ram (SC) | 26,554 | 8.7% |
| Chaudhary | 20,144 | 6.6% |
| Prasad | 10,988 | 3.6% |
| Singh | 7,935 | 2.6% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 7,020 | 2.3% |
| Other Castes | Remaining | – |
Polling Booths Bagaha Vidhan Sabha
Bagaha has seen fluctuating voter turnout over the years. Here is a comparative analysis:
| Election Year | Polling Booths | Voter Turnout (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Assembly | 447 | 61.59% |
| 2019 Parliament | 310 | 59.7% |
| 2020 Assembly | 447 | 59.58% |
Future Political Landscape
- The constituency remains a BJP stronghold, with Ram Singh securing victory in 2020.
- Caste dynamics and anti-incumbency factors may play a role in upcoming elections.
- Youth voter engagement and development issues will be key determinants.
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