Araria Assembly constituency, located in Araria district, Bihar, is part of the Araria Lok Sabha constituency (No. 9). Established in 1951, it covers the Araria community development block, including Araria Nagar Parishad. It’s a general category seat with no reservation for Scheduled Castes or Tribes. The area is mostly rural, agrarian, and borders Nepal, facing frequent flooding from the Kosi River. In 2020, it had 318,978 registered voters, with 83% rural and 17% urban. Voter turnout was 59.08% in the 2020 Bihar Assembly election and 64.48% in the 2019 Lok Sabha election. The constituency has a diverse population, with a significant Muslim community, 8.64% Scheduled Caste voters, and 0.66% Scheduled Tribe voters.
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Constituency Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Araria Assembly Constituency (No. 49) |
| Nature of Seat | General |
| District | Araria |
| Total Voters | 318,978 (as of 2020 Bihar Assembly Election) |
| Number of Booths | 464 (as of 2020 Bihar Assembly Election) |
| Dominant Community | Muslim (significant population, influencing electoral dynamics) |
Read Also: Amour Assembly Constituency
Araria Assembly Constituency Election 2020 Results
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | Avidur Rahman | INC | 103,054 | 54.84% |
| 2 | Shagufta Azim | JD(U) | 55,118 | 29.33% |
| 3 | Md. Rashid Anwer | AIMIM | 8,924 | 4.75% |
| 4 | Chandra Shekhar Singh Baban | LJP | 8,203 | 4.37% |
| 5 | Amit Anand Jha | The Plurals Party | 1,802 | 0.96% |
| 6 | NOTA | None of the Above | 4,425 | 2.35% |
Winner: Avidur Rahman (INC) defeated Shagufta Azim (JDU) by a margin of 47,936 votes
Read Also: Amnour Assembly constituency
Araria Assembly Constituency Election 2015 Results
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | Avidur Rahman | INC | 92,667 | 52.77% |
| 2 | Ajay Kumar Jha | LJP | 52,623 | 29.97% |
| 3 | Captain S. R. Jha | CPI | 5,898 | 3.36% |
| 4 | Haider Yasin | JAP(L) | 4,862 | 2.77% |
| 5 | Shad Ahmad | SP | 3,377 | 1.92% |
| 6 | Vijay Kumar Mishra | Independent | 3,113 | 1.77% |
| 7 | Md. Sarvar Alam | Independent | 2,714 | 1.55% |
| 8 | Vinod Kumar | Independent | 2,344 | 1.33% |
| 9 | NOTA | NOTA | 3,924 | 2.23% |
Winner: Avidur Rahman (INC) defeated Ajay Kumar Jha (LJP) by a margin of 40,044 votes
Read Also: Amarpur Assembly constituency Bihar
Araria Assembly Constituency Election 2010 Results
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Votes | % Votes | |
| 1 | Zakir Hussain Khan | LJP | 49,532 | 38.54% | Winner |
| 2 | Narayan Kumar Jha | BJP | 31,471 | 24.49% | -18,061 |
| 3 | Moidur Rahman | INC | 18,344 | 14.27% | -31,188 |
| 4 | Ajay Kumar Jha | Independent | 11,846 | 9.22% | -37,686 |
| 5 | Mohammad Haider Yasin | Independent | 4,612 | 3.59% | -44,920 |
| 6 | Sita Ram Bishwas | Independent | 3,123 | 2.43% | -46,409 |
| 7 | Manzoor Alam | Independent | 2,222 | 1.73% | -47,310 |
| 8 | Mahboob Alam | BSP | 1,374 | 1.07% | -48,158 |
Winner: Zakir Hussain Khan (LJP) defeated Narayan Kumar Jha (BJP) by a margin of 18,061 votes
Read Also: Alinagar Assembly constituency
Araria Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large voter base (318,978 in 2020).
- Strong Muslim and diverse community support.
- Congress (INC) has won recent elections (2015, 2020).
- Close to Nepal, important for border issues.
- Good voter turnout (59% in 2020).
- 464 polling booths for easy voting.
Weaknesses
- Poor economy, mostly farming-based.
- Frequent floods from Kosi River.
- Bad roads, schools, and hospitals.
- High poverty and low literacy.
- Changing voter preferences.
Opportunities
- Build flood protection systems.
- Improve farming with new techniques.
- Create jobs through Nepal border trade.
- Better roads, schools, and hospitals.
- Engage young voters with jobs and education.
- Strong alliances for 2025 elections.
Threats
- Floods damaging homes and farms.
- Slow economic growth and joblessness.
- Political competition from BJP, JD(U), others.
- Voter dissatisfaction if issues persist.
- Migration reducing local voter base.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the current MLA of Araria?
Avidur Rahman from INC is the incumbent MLA, elected in 2020 elections.
How many voters are there in the Araria Assembly constituency?
There are 318,978 registered voters for the 2020 elections.
What was the voter turnout in the Araria Assembly constituency?
The voter turnout in the Araria Assembly constituency was 187,908.
Which political parties are contesting in Araria in 2020?
Major parties like AIMIM, INC, JD(U), BJP, NCP, LJP, JVKP, PCP, JAPL, JDR, and independents.
What is the political significance of Araria in the Bihar elections?
Araria is important in Bihar elections because its large Muslim and rural population, location near Nepal, and flood issues shape voting and influence regional politics.
Sources:
[1.] Araria Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araria_Assembly_constituency
[2.] Araria Assembly constituency Araria district, Bihar https://chanakyya.com/Assembly-Details/Bihar/Araria
[3.] Araria Assembly constituency Araria district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/araria-assembly-elections-br-49/
