Bakhri Assembly Constituency

Bakhri Assembly Constituency (No. 147) in Begusarai, Bihar, is reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC). It covers Bakhri, Dandari, Garhpura, and parts of Naokothi CD Block. The population is around 400,325, with 90% rural and 10% urban. In 2020, it had 270,948 voters. This rural-focused constituency is key to Begusarai’s socio-political landscape and part of the Begusarai Lok Sabha seat.

Constituency Overview

Field	Details
Constituency	Bakhri Assembly Constituency (No. 147)
Nature of Seat	Reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC)
District	Begusarai
Total Voters	270,948 (as of 2020)
Number of Booths	Not available
Dominant Community	Scheduled Castes (SC), constituting approximately 19.26% of the population (52,185 voters as per 2011 Census). Rural electorate dominates, forming 90% of voters.

Read Also: Bajpatti Assembly Constituency

Bakhri Assembly constituency Election 2020 Results

S.No.	Party	Candidate	Votes	% Votes
1	CPI	Suryakant Paswan	72,177	44.14
2	BJP	Ramshankar Paswan	71,400	43.67
3	RLSP	Vijay Paswan	3,857	2.36
4	Independent	Rajesh Kumar Rajak	2,454	1.50
5	Rashtriya Jan Vikas Party	Satya Prakash	2,395	1.46
6	Shoshit Samaj Dal	Tulsi Tanti	2,094	1.28
7	JAP(L)	Ramanand Ram	1,946	1.19
8	NOTA	None of the above	2,313	1.41

Winner: Suryakant Paswan (CPI) defeated Ramshankar Paswan (BJP) by a margin of 777 votes

Read Also: Baisi Assembly Constituency

Bakhri Assembly constituency Election 2015 Results

S.No.	Party	Candidate	Votes	% Votes
1	RJD	Upendra Paswan	72,632	49.26
2	BJP	Ramadan Ram	32,376	21.96
3	CPI	Suryakant Paswan	29,185	19.79
4	Bhartiya Janhit Dal	Suresh Sada	1,710	1.16
5	BSP	Vinod Kumar Das	1,694	1.15
6	JAP(L)	Daso Paswan	1,619	1.10
7	Independent	Vaijanath Paswan	1,562	1.06
8	Independent	Surendra Paswan	1,451	0.98
9	NOTA	None of the above	3,922	2.66

Winner: Upendra Paswan (RJD) defeated Ramadan Ram (BJP) by a margin of 40,256 votes

Read Also: Baikunthpur Assembly Constituency Bihar

Bakhri Assembly constituency Election 2010 Results

S.No.	Party	Candidate	Votes	%Votes
1	BJP	Ramanand Ram	43,871	36.99
2	LJP	Ram Binod Paswan	25,459	21.47
3	CPI	Suryakant Paswan	20,836	17.57
4	INC	Gautam Sada	11,737	9.90
5	Independent	Vijay Paswan	4,292	3.62
6	NCP	Sajjan Chaudhary	3,384	2.86
7	JMM	Manoj Rajak	2,624	2.22
8	Independent	Ghurun Mochi	2,616	2.21
9	SP	Sanjeev Ram	1,528	1.29
10	BSP	Satish Paswan	1,314	1.11
	Majority		18,412	15.50

Winner: Ramanand Ram (BJP) defeated Ram Binod Paswan (LJP) by a margin of 18,412 votes

Read Also: Bahadurpur Assembly Constituency

Bakhri Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis

Strengths

• Strong SC Community: About 19% of voters (52,185 people) are from Scheduled Castes, focusing on social justice.
• Active Voters: Close elections (like 777-vote win in 2020) show people care about voting.
• CPI History: Communist Party of India (CPI) has won many times since the 1960s, with good local support.
• Rural Area: 90% of people (360,292) live in villages, united on farming issues.
• Alliance Help: CPI’s tie-up with Mahagathbandhan boosts its chances to win.

Weaknesses

• Few City Voters: Only 10% (40,033) live in urban areas, limiting city-related influence.
• Money Problems: Poverty, no jobs, and poor roads make voters unhappy.
• Close Wins: Small margin in 2020 (777 votes) means results can change easily.
• No Booth Data: Lack of clear info on polling booths makes planning hard.
• Alliance Risk: CPI depends on Mahagathbandhan, which could weaken if allies disagree.

Opportunities

• Rural Focus: Parties can win votes by improving farming, water, and village roads.
• Social Justice: SC focus allows campaigns on fair treatment and land rights.
• Young Voters: With 270,948 voters (2020), targeting youth with jobs and social media can help.
• 2025 Elections: Parties can highlight new projects or point out government failures.
• Stronger Alliance: Mahagathbandhan can grow by working with local leaders.

Threats

• BJP Challenge: BJP’s strong campaign (43.67% votes in 2020) could defeat CPI.
• Vote Splitting: Other parties (e.g., RLSP) and independents can divide votes.
• National Issues: Big national topics might overshadow local concerns.
• Voter Frustration: Slow progress on poverty and jobs could turn voters against the ruling party.
• Alliance Instability: If Mahagathbandhan breaks, CPI’s chances could drop.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Resources:

[1.] Bakhri Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakhri_Assembly_constituency

[2.] Bakhri Assembly constituency Bhojpur district, Bihar https://chanakyya.com/Assembly-Details/Bihar/Bakhri_(SC)

[3.] Bakhri Assembly constituency Bhojpur district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/bakhri-assembly-elections-br-147/