Banmankhi Assembly constituency, located in Purnia district, Bihar, is one of the 243 assembly constituencies in the state, reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) as per the 2008 Delimitation Order and part of the No. 12 Purnia Lok Sabha constituency. Situated in the fertile plains of eastern Bihar, it relies heavily on agriculture, supported by the Kosi River and its tributaries, and includes the Banmankhi Community Development Block and eleven gram panchayats of Barhara Kothi CD Block: Aurahi, Barhara Kothi, Dibara Dhani, Gouripur, Latraha, Mulkiya, Nipania, Rustampur, Sukhsena East, Sukhsena West, and Matihani.
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Constituency Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Banmankhi Assembly Constituency |
| Nature of Seat | Reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) |
| District | Purnia, Bihar |
| Total Voters | 307,554 (as per 2020 Assembly Election) |
| Number of Booths | 442 (as per 2020 Assembly Election) |
| Dominant Community | Scheduled Castes (18.97%, approximately 58,343 voters) |
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Banmankhi Assembly Constituency Election 2020 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | BJP | Krishna Kumar Rishi | 93,594 | 51.74% |
| 2 | RJD | Upendra Sharma | 65,851 | 36.41% |
| 3 | Independent | Shyam Deo Paswan | 3,845 | 2.13% |
| 4 | JAP(L) | Sanjiv Kumar Paswan | 3,600 | 1.99% |
| 5 | Independent | Chandan Bharti | 2,135 | 1.18% |
| 6 | Janta Dal Rashtravadi | Umesh Rishi | 2,033 | 1.12% |
| 7 | NOTA | None of the above | 5,384 | 2.98% |
Winner: Krishna Kumar Rishi (BJP) defeated Upendra Sharma (RJD) by a margin of 27,743 votes
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Banmankhi Assembly Constituency Election 2015 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | BJP | Krishna Kumar Rishi | 59,053 | 35.82% |
| 2 | RJD | Sanjiv Kumar Paswan | 58,345 | 35.39% |
| 3 | Independent | Jai Kishor Paswan | 7,458 | 4.52% |
| 4 | JAP(L) | Hari Lal Das | 5,803 | 3.52% |
| 5 | JMM | Umesh Paswan | 5,672 | 3.44% |
| 6 | Independent | Dev Narayan Rajak | 5,507 | 3.34% |
| 7 | CPI | Raj Kumar Raj | 3,745 | 2.27% |
| 8 | Independent | Ashok Kumar Bharti | 3,387 | 2.05% |
| 9 | The National Road Map Party of India | Savita Devi | 2,857 | 1.73% |
| 10 | BSP | Satayanrayan Ram | 1,933 | 1.17% |
| 11 | NCP | Ramdeo Rishideo | 1,749 | 1.06% |
| 12 | Garib Janta Dal (Secular) | Shashi Kala Devi | 1,677 | 1.02% |
| 13 | Maanavvaadi Janta Party | Satyanarayan Prasad Bharti | 1,517 | 0.92% |
| 14 | NOTA | None of the above | 1,859 | 1.13% |
Winner: Krishna Kumar Rishi (BJP) defeated Sanjiv Kumar Paswan (RJD) by a margin of 708 votes
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Banmankhi Assembly Constituency Election 2015 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | BJP | Krishna Kumar Rishi | 67,950 | 53.71% |
| 2 | RJD | Dharmlal Rishi | 23,060 | 18.23% |
| 3 | IND | Shyamdeo Paswan | 11,888 | 9.40% |
| 4 | INC | Shaligram Rishideo | 10,515 | 8.32% |
| 5 | NCP | Jiwachh Paswan | 2,444 | 1.94% |
| 6 | SAP | Ashok Kumar Bharti | 2,078 | 1.65% |
| 7 | SP | Suresh Baitha | 2,019 | 1.60% |
| 8 | JMM | Akhilesh Rishideo | 1,997 | 1.58% |
| 9 | IND | Dilip Kumar Rajak | 1,824 | 1.45% |
| 10 | BSP | Sanjeev Kumar Paswan | 1,407 | 1.12% |
| 11 | BJJD | Gyanchand Paswan | 1,338 | 1.06% |
Winner: Krishna Kumar Rishi (BJP) defeated Dharmlal Rishi (RJD) by a margin of 44,890 votes
Read Also: Balrampur Assembly Constituency
Banmankhi Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
- Strong BJP hold, winning most elections since 1990 (e.g., Krishna Kumar Rishi’s 2020 win by 27,743 votes).
- Large Scheduled Caste (SC) voter base (18.97%, ~58,343 voters).
- Cultural hub with Narsingh Bhagwan Temple, boosting community engagement.
- Improved roads and electrification enhance connectivity.
Weaknesses:
- High unemployment and migration due to closed sugar mill.
- Frequent Kosi River floods harm agriculture and infrastructure.
- Limited industrial growth restricts jobs.
- 2025 voter list cut of 33,859 names risks distrust.
Opportunities:
- Opposition (RJD, Congress) can gain from job and flood issues.
- New parties like Jan Suraj may attract voters seeking change.
- Diverse voters (SC, ST, Muslims) allow targeted campaigns.
- Digital tools (SMS, social media) can boost voter turnout.
Threats:
- Independent candidates (e.g., Pappu Yadav’s 2024 lead) may shift votes.
- United opposition could challenge BJP.
- Floods and migration may fuel voter anger.
- Voter list controversy may lower turnout or spark protests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the current MLA of Banmankhi?
Krishna Kumar Rishi (BJP) is the incumbent MLA, elected in 2020 elections.
How many voters are there in the Banmankhi Assembly constituency?
There are 307,554 registered voters for the 2020 elections.
What was the voter turnout in the Banmankhi Assembly constituency?
The voter turnout in the Banmankhi Assembly constituency was 180,879.
Which political parties are contesting in Banmankhi in 2020?
Major parties like BJP, RJD, JAP(L), and independents.
What is the political significance of Banmankhi in the Bihar elections?
Banmankhi, a Scheduled Caste reserved constituency in Purnia, is politically significant due to its consistent BJP dominance and diverse voter base influencing Bihar’s electoral dynamics.
Resources:
[1.] Banmankhi Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banmankhi_Assembly_constituency
[2.] Banmankhi Assembly constituency Purnia district, Bihar https://chanakyya.com/Assembly-Details/Bihar/Banmankhi_(SC)
[3.] Banmankhi Assembly constituency Purnia district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/banmankhi-assembly-elections-br-59/
