Banka Assembly Constituency is one of Bihar’s 243 assembly constituencies and part of the Banka Lok Sabha constituency, along with Amarpur, Katoria, Belhar, and Dhoraiya. In 2015, it used VVPAT-enabled voting machines. Located in Banka district, it’s a key political area since 1951. In 2020, it had 254,480 voters. Most voters (87.45%) live in rural areas, with 12.55% in urban areas.
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Constituency Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Banka Assembly Constituency |
| Nature of Seat | General |
| District | Banka District, Bihar |
| Total Voters | 254,480 (2020 Assembly Election) |
| Number of Booths | Approximately 400–420 (as of 2020 Assembly Election) |
| Dominant Community | Ahirs (Yadavs), constituting over 22.3% of the electorate |
Read Also: Baniapur Assembly Constituency
Banka Assembly constituency Election 2020 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | BJP | Ramnarayan Mandal | 69,762 | 43.80% |
| 2 | RJD | Javed Iqbal Ansari | 52,934 | 33.24% |
| 3 | RLSP | Kaushal Kishore Singh | 10,996 | 6.90% |
| 4 | Independent | Shridhar Mandal | 5,107 | 3.21% |
| 5 | Independent | Naresh Kumar Priyadarshi | 2,748 | 1.73% |
| 6 | Independent | Pramod Singh Weldone | 2,155 | 1.35% |
| 7 | Independent | Pawan Kumar Thakur | 2,072 | 1.30% |
| 8 | Independent | Patric Murmu | 2,042 | 1.28% |
| 9 | Independent | Manoj Singh (S/o Janardan) | 2,040 | 1.28% |
| 10 | Independent | Chandra Prakash | 1,792 | 1.13% |
| 11 | Rashtriya Manav Sewa Party | Rahul Roushan | 1,579 | 0.99% |
| 12 | NOTA | None of the above | 1,084 | 0.68% |
Winner: Ramnarayan Mandal (BJP) defeated Javed Iqbal Ansari (RJD) by a margin of 16,828 votes
Read Also: Balrampur Assembly Constituency
Banka Assembly constituency Election 2015 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | BJP | Ramnarayan Mandal | 52,379 | 38.36% |
| 2 | RJD | Zafrul Hoda | 48,649 | 35.63% |
| 3 | BSP | Ajit Kumar Singh | 16,548 | 12.12% |
| 4 | Independent | Manoj Singh | 5,191 | 3.80% |
| 5 | Independent | Digambar Mandal | 4,071 | 2.98% |
| 6 | Independent | Makhan Yadav | 2,018 | 1.48% |
| 7 | Independent | Rajendra Ray | 1,579 | 1.16% |
| 8 | Bhartiya Dalit Party | Umakant Yadav | 1,240 | 0.91% |
| 9 | NOTA | None of the above | 3,004 | 2.20% |
Winner: Ramnarayan Mandal (BJP) defeated Zafrul Hoda (RJD) by a margin of 3,730 votes
Read Also: Bakhtiarpur Assembly Constituency
Banka Assembly constituency Election 2010 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | RJD | Javed Iqbal Ansari | 29,047 | 27.23% |
| 2 | BJP | Ramnarayan Mandal | 26,637 | 24.97% |
| 3 | Independent | Ajit Kumar Singh | 17,902 | 16.78% |
| 4 | Independent | Simpal Devi | 8,610 | 8.08% |
| 5 | Independent | Pratibha Prakash | 6,762 | 6.34% |
| 6 | BSP | Manoj Singh | 5,169 | 4.85% |
| 7 | INC | Nilufar Nahid | 2,827 | 2.65% |
| 8 | Independent | Naresh Priyadarshi | 2,806 | 2.64% |
| 9 | Independent | Sita Ram Paswan | 1,631 | 1.53% |
| 10 | JMM | Ghanshyam Mandal | 1,520 | 1.43% |
Winner: Javed Iqbal Ansari (RJD) defeated Ram Narayan Mandal (BJP) by a margin of 2,410 votes
Read Also: Bakhri Assembly Constituency
Banka Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- BJP’s Strong Hold: BJP has won 8 times, with MLA Ramnarayan Mandal winning since 2014 (16,828-vote margin in 2020).
- High Voter Turnout: 62.62% turnout in 2020, showing active voters even during past Naxal issues.
- Yadav Influence: Yadavs (22.3% of voters) are a key group, helping parties like BJP or RJD.
- Economic Base: Banka is a commercial hub with a strong farming economy (rice, wheat).
- Safer Region: Naxal threat ended in 2024, making voting and campaigning easier.
Weaknesses
- Caste-Based Voting: Elections focus too much on Yadav votes, ignoring other issues.
- Mostly Rural: 87.45% rural voters limit urban-focused policies.
- Less Industry: Few big industries, so fewer jobs and economic growth.
- Voter List Issues: Removing 65 lakh names statewide may upset Muslim (13.5%) and SC (11.26%) voters.
- NDA Tensions: Fights within NDA (e.g., LJP vs. JD(U)) could weaken their campaign.
Opportunities
- Development Plans: NDA’s promises of free electricity and jobs can attract rural voters.
- New Party: Jan Suraaj Party may appeal to voters tired of old politics.
- Better Voting Tech: Mobile-based e-voting could increase turnout.
- Tourism and Industry: Promoting Mandar Hill and nearby Jharkhand resources can boost economy.
- Opposition Strategy: RJD can gain votes by focusing on jobs and voter list concerns.
Threats
- Opposition Boycott: RJD’s talk of boycotting 2025 polls may lower turnout or cause unrest.
- Anti-Incumbency: Long NDA rule (15 years) could make voters want change.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the current MLA of Banka?
Ramnarayan Mandal from (BJP) is the incumbent MLA, elected in 2020 elections.
How many voters are there in the Banka Assembly constituency?
There are 254,480 registered voters for the 2020 elections.
What was the voter turnout in the Banka Assembly constituency?
The voter turnout in the Banka Assembly constituency was 159,271.
Which political parties are contesting in Banka in 2020?
Major parties like BJP, RJD, AIMIM, BSP, The Plurals Party, and independents.
What is the political significance of Banka in the Bihar elections?
Banka is a key BJP stronghold in Bihar elections, with strong Yadav influence and consistent NDA wins.
Resources:
[1.] Banka Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banka_Assembly_constituency
[2.] Banka Assembly constituency Banka district, Bihar https://chanakyya.com/Assembly-Details/Bihar/Banka
[3.] Banka Assembly constituency Banka district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/banka-assembly-elections-br-161/
