Bajpatti Assembly Constituency

Bajpatti Assembly Constituency, in Sitamarhi district, Bihar, is one of the 243 constituencies in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. Formed in 2008 after constituency delimitation, it plays a key role in Bihar’s democracy. It includes Bajpatti and Bokhara community development blocks, along with several gram panchayats of Nanpur CD Block. It falls under the Sitamarhi Lok Sabha constituency. As of the 2011 Census, it had about 28,966 SC voters (9.1% of the electorate) and 64 ST voters. In 2015, the constituency had 284,002 eligible voters, likely increasing since due to population growth and voter registration efforts.

Constituency Overview

Field	Details
Constituency	Bajpatti Assembly Constituency (No. 27)
Nature of Seat	General (Not reserved for SC/ST)
District	Sitamarhi, Bihar
Total Voters	318,309 (as of 2020 Election)
Number of Booths	Not available
Dominant Community	Yadavs other communities include Brahmins, Rajputs, and OBCs. SC voters constitute ~9.1% (28,966 voters as per 2011 Census).

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Bajpatti Assembly constituency Election 2020 Results

S.No.	Party	Candidate	Votes	% Votes
1	RJD	Mukesh Kumar Yadav	71,483	40.21
2	JD(U)	Ranju Geeta	68,779	38.69
3	RLSP	Rekha Kumari	11,267	6.34
4	LJP	Intekhab Alam	6,183	3.48
5	RUC	Saiyad Neyaz Ahamad	3,191	1.79
6	Independent	Md. Iftekhar	2,077	1.17
7	Independent	Devendra Jha	1,908	1.07
8	Independent	Ramnihora Sah	1,629	0.92
9	NOTA	None of the above	1,441	0.81

Winner: Mukesh Kumar Yadav (RJD) defeated Ranju Geeta (JDU) by a margin of 2,704 votes

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Bajpatti Assembly constituency Election 2015 Results

S.No.	Party	Candidate	Votes	% Votes
1	JD(U)	Ranju Geeta	67,194	43.30
2	RLSP	Rekha Kumari	50,248	32.38
3	Independent	Rabindra Kumar Shahi	8,033	5.18
4	Independent	Vijay Kumar Jha	4,190	2.70
5	Independent	Shyam Babu Chaudhary	3,372	2.17
6	Independent	Devendra Jha	3,339	2.15
7	Independent	Fudan Kumar Jha	1,852	1.19
8	BSP	Akhileshwar Kumar	1,624	1.05
9	Independent	Ash Narayan Jha	1,588	1.02
10	NCP	Ansar Ahmad	1,512	0.97
11	NOTA	None of the above	4,138	2.67

Winner: Ranju Geeta (JDU) defeated Rekha Kumari (RLSP) by a margin of 16,946 votes

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Bajpatti Assembly constituency Election 2015 Results

S.No.	Party	Candidate	Votes	%Votes
1	JD(U)	Ranju Geeta	44,726	38.52
2	RJD	Md. Anwarul Haque	41,306	35.58
3	Independent	Ravindra Kumar Shahi	10,428	8.99
4	INC	Gajadhar Thakur	5,574	4.81
5	Independent	Sumitra Devi	2,501	2.16
6	BSP	Anwar Ali	2,472	2.13
7	Independent	Ishtiaque	1,982	1.71
8	Independent	Vijay Kumar Jha	1,917	1.66
9	Independent	Ahiraj Shailendra Bhushan	1,397	1.21
10	CPI(ML)(L)	Neyaz Ahmad Siddiqee	1,389	1.20

Winner: Ranju Geeta (JDU) defeated Md. Anwarul Haque (RJD) by a margin of 3,420 votes

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Bajpatti Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis

Strengths

• Large voter base: 318,309 voters in 2020.
• Diverse communities: Yadavs, Brahmins, Rajputs, OBCs, and 9.1% SC voters.
• Strong cultural identity: Mithila region with Maithili language and festivals.
• Competitive politics: Close elections keep voters engaged.
• Agricultural economy: Farming supports most people.

Weaknesses

• Poor infrastructure: Bad roads, limited electricity, and irrigation issues.
• Flood problems: Regular flooding affects livelihoods.
• Few jobs: No industries, so youth leave for work.
• Caste divisions: Voting often splits along caste lines.
• Low voter turnout: Around 55-56% in past elections.

Opportunities

• Improve infrastructure: Better roads, power, and irrigation can win votes.
• Support farmers: New farming schemes can boost economy.
• Engage youth: Education and job programs can attract young voters.
• Build alliances: Parties can unite different caste groups.
• Use culture: Highlighting Mithila heritage can connect with voters.

Threats

• Caste-based vote splits: Smaller parties can divide votes.
• Economic issues: Joblessness and migration may upset voters.
• Flood risks: Unresolved flooding can hurt ruling party.
• Close elections: Small voter shifts can change results.
• Third parties: Parties like LJP may take votes from main contenders.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Resources:

[1.] Bajpatti Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bajpatti_Assembly_constituency

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

[3.] Bajpatti Assembly constituency Sitamarhi district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/bajpatti-assembly-elections-br-27/