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Begusarai Vidhan Sabha: A Key Assembly Constituency in Bihar

Begusarai Vidhan Sabha

Begusarai Vidhan Sabha is a crucial assembly seat in Begusarai district, Bihar. It is part of the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency and holds significance in state politics. The constituency is categorised as a General seat and has witnessed dynamic political shifts over the years.

Key Constituency Details

DetailInformation
StateBihar
DistrictBegusarai
Lok Sabha SeatBegusarai (No. 24)
Pincode851101
Nearest Railway StationBegusarai Junction (BGS)
Distance from Patna~120 km

Geographical Composition

As per the Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008, Begusarai Vidhan Sabha includes:

  • Begusarai Municipality
  • Birpur Community Development Block
  • Several Gram Panchayats from Barauni and Begusarai CD Blocks

Electoral History of Begusarai Vidhan Sabha

Begusarai has a rich electoral history, with multiple parties gaining prominence over time.

Most Successful Political Parties

PartyNumber of WinsWinning Percentage
Indian National Congress (INC)850%
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)630%
Communist Party of India (CPI)315%
Independent Candidates15%

MLAs from Begusarai Vidhan Sabha

YearMLA NameParty
1952Saryu Prasad Singh
Md. Illiyas
Indian National Congress (INC)
1957Medni Paswan
Saryu Prasad Singh
INC
1962Ram Narain ChoudharyINC
1967Bhola SinghIndependent
1969Saryu Prasad SinghINC
1972Bhola SinghCPI
1977Bhola SinghINC
1980Bhola SinghINC (I)
1985Bhola SinghINC
1990Basudeo SinghCPI
1995Rajendra Prasad SinghCPI
2000Bhola SinghBJP
2005Bhola SinghBJP
2009*Srikrishna Prasad SinghBJP
2010Surendra MehataBJP
2015Amita BhushanINC
2020Kundan KumarBJP
*By-election

Election Results

2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly Election

PartyCandidateVotesVote Share (%)
BJPKundan Kumar74,21739.66%
INCAmita Bhushan69,66337.23%
NOTA9300.50%
Total Turnout1,63,75460.44%

2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly Election

PartyCandidateVotesVote Share (%)
INCAmita Bhushan83,52149.17%
BJPSurendra Mehata66,99039.44%
Total Turnout1,69,85454.51%

Demographics of Begusarai Vidhan Sabha

CategoryVoter CountPercentage (%)
SC Voters52,74515.67%
ST Voters1010.03%
Muslim Voters46,78713.9%
Rural Voters2,59,55177.11%
Urban Voters77,04722.89%
Total Voters (2020)3,36,598

Begusarai Vidhan Sabha Caste Composition

CommunityVoter CountPercentage (%)
Muslim46,78713.9%
Singh38,37211.4%
Shah32,6509.7%
Paswan27,6018.2%
Mahto25,2447.5%
Kumar18,5125.5%
Sharma16,1564.8%
OthersRemaining

Voting Trends and Polling Booths

Election YearTurnout (%)Polling Booths
2015 Assembly Election54.52%
2019 Lok Sabha Election58.92%
2020 Assembly Election55.63%507
2024 Lok Sabha Election328

Conclusion

Begusarai Vidhan Sabha remains a politically vibrant seat, swinging between BJP, INC, and CPI over decades. Its high voter engagement and diverse demographics make it a battleground for every election.

Begusarai Vidhan Sabha
Begusarai Vidhan Sabha

Read More: Bakhri (SC) Vidhan Sabha: A Complete Overview

References

  1. Election Commission of India
  2. Bihar Legislative Assembly
  3. Census of India
  4. Delimitation Order 2008
  5. Begusarai District Official Website

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