Bahadurpur Assembly Constituency

Bahadurpur Assembly Constituency (No. 85) in Darbhanga district, Bihar, is one of 243 constituencies in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. Formed in 2008 after delimitation, this General (GEN) seat is part of the Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency (No. 14). With about 251,548 voters (135,232 men, 116,313 women) as per the 2011 Census, it has a significant Scheduled Caste population (21.08%, ~63,242) and a minimal Scheduled Tribe population (0.04%, ~120). Its diverse electorate and competitive politics make it a key player in Bihar’s political landscape, with parties focusing on rural and marginalized community issues.

Constituency Overview

Field	Details
Constituency	Bahadurpur
Nature of Seat	General (GEN)
District	Darbhanga
Total Voters	300,009 (2020)
Number of Booths	438 (2020)
Dominant Community	Scheduled Caste (21.08%)

Read Also: Bahadurganj Assembly Constituency

Bahadurpur Assembly constituency Election 2020 Results

S.No.	Party	Candidate	Votes	% Votes
1	JD(U)	Madan Sahni	68,538	38.50
2	RJD	Ramesh Chaudhary	65,909	37.03
3	LJP	Devendra Kumar Jha	16,873	9.48
4	Independent	Binay Kumar Singh	4,938	2.77
5	Independent	Baldeo Ram	3,570	2.01
6	Bhartiya Sablog Party	Vikram Singh	2,443	1.37
7	Independent	Mahendra Sahani	2,288	1.29
8	Rashtriya Jan Jan Party	Ram Prabhanjan Choudhary	1,699	0.95
9	NOTA	None of the above	3,873	2.18

Winner: Madan Sahni (JDU) defeated Ramesh Chaudhary (RJD) by a margin of 2,629 votes

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Bahadurpur Assembly constituency Election 2015 Results

S.No.	Party	Candidate	Votes	% Votes
1	RJD	Bhola Yadav	71,547	45.95
2	BJP	Hari Sahani	54,558	35.04
3	CPI(M)	Shyam Bharti	5,595	3.59
4	CPI	Rajiv Kumar Choudhary	3,529	2.27
5	CPI(ML)L	Baidyanath Yadav	3,519	2.26
6	Independent	Arun Kumar Mishra	2,950	1.89
7	Independent	Ashok Kumar Mandal	1,953	1.25
8	NOTA	None of the above	4,910	3.15

Winner: Bhola Yadav (RJD) defeated Hari Sahani (BJP) by a margin of 16,989 votes

Read Also: Bachhwara Assembly Constituency

Bahadurpur Assembly constituency Election 2010 Results

S.No.	Party	Candidate	Votes	%Votes
1	JD(U)	Madan Sahni	27,320	23.66
2	RJD	Harinandan Yadav	26,677	23.10
3	INC	Murari Mohan Jha	12,444	10.78
4	CPI(ML)(L)	Baijnath Yadav	6,889	5.97
5	Independent	Binay Kumar Choudhari	6,397	5.54
6	Independent	Ram Prawesh Paswan	6,266	5.43
7	CPM	Shyam Bharti	5,325	4.61
8	JD(S)	Zeyaul Hassan	2,963	2.57
9	Various	Others (9 candidates)	16,028	13.34

Winner: Madan Sahni (JDU) defeated Harinandan Yadav (RJD) by a margin of 643 votes

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Bahadurpur Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis

Strengths

• Many Voters: About 251,548 voters, including 21% Scheduled Castes, make it a diverse and active voting area.
• High Voting: People vote a lot, with 58.19% turnout in 2015, showing they care about elections.
• Good Location: Close to Darbhanga city, making it important in Bihar politics.
• Strong Politics: Parties like JD(U), RJD, and BJP compete closely, keeping elections lively.
• Farming Area: Most people are farmers, so parties focus on farming issues.

Weaknesses

• Poor Infrastructure: Roads, healthcare, and flood protection need improvement.
• Depends on Farming: Most jobs are in agriculture, limiting other work options.
• Flood Problems: Regular floods damage crops and homes.
• Split Votes: Many parties and independents make elections very close.
• Mostly Rural: Limited access to city jobs and services.

Opportunities

• Better Infrastructure: Building roads, hospitals, and flood protection can win votes.
• Party Alliances: Teaming up (like JD(U)-BJP) can help win more votes.
• Focus on SC and Rural Voters: Policies for Scheduled Castes and farmers can attract support.
• Youth Votes: Young voters can be reached through jobs and social media.
• Cultural Pride: Using Mithila’s culture can connect with voters.

Threats

• Floods: Yearly floods can upset voters if not handled well.
• Uncertain Politics: Close elections and changing winners make results unpredictable.
• Job Issues: Lack of non-farming jobs can frustrate young voters.
• Caste Divisions: Parties may focus too much on caste, ignoring bigger issues.
• Anti-Incumbency: Voters often change parties, making it hard for leaders to stay in power.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Resources:

[1.] Bahadurpur Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahadurpur_Assembly_constituency

[2.] Bahadurpur Assembly constituency Darbhanga district, Bihar https://chanakyya.com/Assembly-Details/Bihar/Bahadurpur

[3.] Bahadurpur Assembly constituency Darbhanga district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/bahadurpur-assembly-elections-br-85/