Bachhwara Assembly Constituency, is one of Bihar’s 243 legislative seats, located in Begusarai district. It falls under the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency and was established in 1951 as a General seat. It covers Bachhwara, Mansoorchak, and Bhagwanpur blocks, with a mostly rural population of about 449,001 according to 2011 census. Scheduled Castes make up 17.31% (around 51,523 voters), while Scheduled Tribes are only 0.02% (about 60 voters). The Indian National Congress (INC) has won the seat 7 times (43.8%), followed by CPI (4 times, 25%), SSP (2 times, 12.5%), and others (3 times, 18.8%). The constituency is predominantly rural, with 98.81% rural and 1.19% urban areas. It is part of the 2008 delimitation order for parliamentary and assembly constituencies.
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Constituency Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Bachhwara Assembly Constituency (No. 142) |
| Nature of Seat | General |
| District | Begusarai |
| Total Voters | 297,646 (2020) |
| Number of Booths | Not available |
| Dominant Community | No single dominant community specified; Scheduled Castes (SC) constitute 17.31% (approx. 51,523 voters), Scheduled Tribes (ST) 0.02% (approx. 60 voters), predominantly rural population (98.81%) |
Read Also: Babubarhi Assembly Constituency
Bachhwara Assembly constituency Election 2020 Results
| S.No | Candidate | Party | Votes | % Votes | |
| 1 | Surendra Mehata | BJP | 54,738 | 30.21 | — |
| 2 | Awadhesh Kumar Rai | CPI | 54,254 | 29.94 | +12.26 |
| 3 | Shiv Prakash Garib Das | Independent | 39,878 | 22.01 | — |
| 4 | Indra Kumari | Independent | 9,704 | 5.36 | — |
| 5 | Akhilesh Kumar | Yuva Krantikari Party | 4,477 | 2.47 | — |
| 6 | Dular Chand Sahani | Independent | 3,131 | 1.73 | — |
| 7 | Ram Naresh Yadav | Independent | 2,972 | 1.64 | — |
| 8 | Lipi Kumari | Rashtriya Jan Jan Party | 2,368 | 1.31 | — |
| 9 | Gautam Kumar | Independent | 2,271 | 1.25 | — |
| 10 | NOTA | — | 945 | 0.52 | −1.53 |
Winner: Surendra Mehata (BJP) defeated Awadhesh Kumar Rai (CPI) by a margin of 484 votes
Read Also: Aurangabad Assembly constituency Bihar
Bachhwara Assembly constituency Election 2015 Results
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | Ramdeo Rai | INC | 73,983 | 45.83 |
| 2 | Arvind Kumar Singh | LJP | 37,052 | 22.95 |
| 3 | Awadhesh Kumar Rai | CPI | 28,539 | 17.68 |
| 4 | Subhash Kumar Ishwar | Independent | 7,296 | 4.52 |
| 5 | Binay Kumar Singh | Independent | 4,944 | 3.06 |
| 6 | Srimati Kundan Singh | JKNPP | 1,816 | 1.12 |
| 7 | Shweta Suman Yadav | JAP(L) | 1,460 | 0.90 |
| 8 | NOTA | — | 3,311 | 2.05 |
Winner: Ramdeo Rai (INC) defeated Arvind Kumar Singh (LJP) by a margin of 36,931 votes
Read Also: Atri Assembly constituency
Bachhwara Assembly constituency Election 2010 Results
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | Abdhesh Kumar Rai | CPI | 33,770 | 25.99 |
| 2 | Arvind Kumar Singh | Independent | 21,683 | 16.69 |
| 3 | Meena Devi | LJP | 19,301 | 14.86 |
| 4 | Ram Deo Rai | INC | 19,080 | 14.69 |
| 5 | Vandana Singh | BJP | 15,241 | 11.73 |
| 6 | Jagjit Jha | Independent | 4,653 | 3.59 |
| 7 | Kundan Singh | Independent | 3,014 | 2.32 |
| 8 | Parphull Kumar | Independent | 2,247 | 1.73 |
| 9 | Rajesh Priyam | VIP | 2,050 | 1.58 |
| 10 | Asharphi Prasad Mehta | BSP | 1,712 | 1.32 |
| 11 | Ranjit Paswan | Independent | 1,415 | 1.09 |
Winner: Abdhesh Kumar Rai (CPI) defeated Arvind Kumar Singh (LJP) by a margin of 12,087 votes
Read Also: Asthawan Assembly Constituency
Bachhwara Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
- Large rural voter base (98.81% rural).
- Strong Scheduled Caste population (17.31%, ~51,523 voters).
- Major parties like INC (7 wins) and CPI (4 wins) have loyal support.
- Connected to Begusarai Lok Sabha for political influence.
Weaknesses:
- Very small urban population (1.19%) limits urban focus.
- Almost no Scheduled Tribe voters (0.02%, ~60 voters).
- No SC/ST reservation, reducing targeted welfare.
Opportunities:
- Improve rural areas with development schemes.
- Reach young voters through social media campaigns.
- Attract infrastructure projects due to Begusarai’s growth.
Threats:
- Competition from new parties or independents (18.8% past wins).
- Voter unrest over rural economic or local issues.
- Changing state or national politics may affect local support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the current MLA of Bachhwara?
Surendra Mehata from JDU is the incumbent MLA, elected in 2020 elections.
How many voters are there in the Bachhwara Assembly constituency?
There are 297,646 registered voters for the 2020 elections.
What was the voter turnout in the Bachhwara Assembly constituency?
The voter turnout in the Bachhwara Assembly constituency was 181,192.
Which political parties are contesting in Bachhwara in 2020?
Major parties like BJP, CPI, BSP, JDR, YKP, JKM, BMUP, and independents.
What is the political significance of Bachhwara in the Bihar elections?
Bachhwara is important in Bihar elections because its rural voters support different parties (like INC, CPI, BJP), influencing both local and Begusarai Lok Sabha results.
Resources:
[1.] Babubarhi Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachhwara_Assembly_constituency
[2.] Babubarhi Assembly constituency Begusarai district, Bihar https://chanakyya.com/Assembly-Details/Bihar/Bachhwara
[3.] Babubarhi Assembly constituency Begusarai district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/bachhwara-assembly-elections-br-142/
