Chanpatia Vidhan Sabha is a significant legislative assembly seat in Bihar, located in Paschim Champaran district. It falls under the Paschim Champaran Lok Sabha constituency and was previously part of Bettiah Lok Sabha constituency. The constituency holds strategic electoral importance due to its diverse voter base and historical voting patterns.
Key Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Bihar |
| District | Paschim Champaran |
| Lok Sabha Seat | Paschim Champaran |
| Category | General |
| Distance from Patna | 200 km (approx.) |
| Pincode | 845449 |
| Railway Station | Chanpatia Railway Station |
Chanpatia Geographical Composition
As per the Delimitation Order of 2008, Chanpatia Vidhan Sabha comprises:
- Chanpatia community development block
- Gram panchayats from Majhaulia CD Block, including:
- Chanayan Bandh
- Mahana Gani
- Ratanmala
- Sarisawa
- Barawa Semaraghat
- Harpur Garawa
- Dumari
- Mahanwa Rampurwa
- Dhokarahan
- Baithania Bhanachak
- Nautan Khurd
- Jaitia
Electoral History – Chanpatia Vidhan Sabha
Chanpatia has witnessed dynamic political shifts over the decades. Here’s a brief look at its electoral history:
Members of the Legislative Assembly
| Year | MLA Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Ketaki Devi | Indian National Congress |
| 1962 1967 | Pramod Kumar Mishra | Indian National Congress |
| 1969 | Vir Singh | Samyukta Socialist Party |
| 1972 | Umesh Prasad Verma | Indian National Congress |
| 1977 | Vir Singh | Janata Party |
| 1980 1985 | Birbal Sharma | Communist Party of India |
| 1990 | Krishna Kumar Mishra | Janata Dal |
| 1995 | Birbal Sharma | Communist Party of India |
| 2000 | Krishna Kumar Mishra | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2005 2005 | Satish Chandra Dubey | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2010 | Chandra Mohan Rai | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2015 | Prakash Rai | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2020 | Umakant Singh | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Chanpatia Vidhan Sabha Election Results
2020 Bihar Assembly Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | Umakant Singh | 83,828 | 47.69% |
| INC | Abhishek Ranjan | 70,359 | 40.03% |
| Independent | Manish Kashyap | 9,239 | 5.26% |
| NOTA | – | – | – |
2015 Bihar Assembly Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | Prakash Rai | 61,304 | 39.04% |
| JD(U) | N.N. Sahi | 60,840 | 38.74% |
2010 Bihar Assembly Election
Chanpatia Vidhan Sabha Demographic Insights
Chanpatia Vidhan Sabha has a diverse mix of voters, with a notable representation from different communities.
| Community | Voter Count | Voter Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 59,494 | 21.6% |
| Shah | 33,328 | 12.1% |
| Mahto | 26,717 | 9.7% |
| Ram | 21,484 | 7.8% |
| Yadav | 14,598 | 5.3% |
Other communities such as Prasad, Raut, Thakur, and Tiwari also contribute to the electoral mix.
Voter Turnout Trends – Chanpatia Vidhan Sabha
Chanpatia has maintained consistent voter turnout across various elections.
| Election Year | Voter Turnout (%) |
|---|---|
| 2020 Assembly | 63.84% |
| 2019 Parliament | 63.05% |
| 2015 Assembly | 63.84% |
Total Voters (2020): 2,75,439
Polling Booths (2024 Parliament): 292
Polling Booths (2020 Assembly): 375
Future Outlook
- The BJP holds a strong grip on this constituency, but opposition parties are working hard to make inroads.
- Muslim and Shah communities play a decisive role in shaping electoral outcomes.
- Urbanisation and youth voters are expected to impact future election trends.
