Alamnagar Assembly constituency

Alamnagar Assembly constituency is in Madhepura district, Bihar, and under the Madhepura Lok Sabha seat (No. 13) since 1951, is a rural constituency with approximately 2 million people, with More than half (52%) are literate. There are 911 women for every 1,000 men, and 930 girls for every 1,000 boys among kids aged 0-6. Most people (95.6%) live in villages, with 17.3% from Scheduled Castes and 0.6% belonging to Scheduled Tribes. Farming is the main job, growing crops like rice, maize, and wheat. but floods from the Kosi River and bad roads are challenges. Alamnagar, located 38 km south of Madhepura and close to Murliganj, struggles with poor infrastructure.

Constituency Overview

Field	Details
Constituency	Alamnagar Assembly Constituency
Nature of Seat	General (Unreserved)
District	Madhepura, Bihar
Total Voters	Approximately 344,616
Number of Booths	Approximately 300–350 based on similar constituencies
Dominant Community	Yadav community (approximately 29.9% of the electorate in 2020)
Key Issues	Seasonal flooding, poor road connectivity, lack of degree colleges, limited healthcare access, agrarian challenges

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Alamnagar Assembly constituency Election 2020 Results

S.No	Candidate Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
1	Narendra Narayan Yadav	Janata Dal (United) – JDU	1,02,517	48.17%
2	Nabin Kumar	Rashtriya Janata Dal – RJD	73,837	34.69%
3	Sunila Devi	Lok Jan Shakti Party – LJNSP	9,287	4.36%
4	Sarveshwar P. Singh	Jan Adhikar Party (Loktantrik)	8,466	3.98%
5	Md. Iftekhar Alam	Rashtriya Lok Samta Party – BLSP	4,596	2.16%
	Remaining Candidates (Total)		18,726

Winner: Narendra Narayan Yadav (JDU) defeated Nabin Kumar (RJD) by a margin of 28,680 votes

Alamnagar Assembly constituency Election 2015 Results

S.No	Candidate Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
1	Narendra Narayan Yadav	Janata Dal (United) – JDU	87,962	46%
2	Chandan Singh	Lok Jan Shakti Party – LJNSP	44,086	23%
3	Shashi Bhushan Singh	Independent	18,919	10%
4	Nirmal Paswan	Jharkhand Mukti Morcha – JMM	7,375	4%
5	Jai Prakash Singh	Jan Adhikar Party – JAP	5,333	3%
	Remaining Candidates (Total)		22,986

Winner: Narendra Narayan Yadav (JDU) defeated Chandan Singh (LJNSP) by a margin of 43,876 votes

Alamnagar Assembly constituency Election 2010 Results

S.No	Candidate Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
1	Narendra Narayan Yadav	Janata Dal (United) – JDU	64,967	42%
2	Lovely Anand	Indian National Congress – INC	22,622	15%
3	Shashi Bhushan Singh	Lok Janshakti Party – LJP	21,612	14%
4	Ramlalsharma	Shiv Sena – SHS	11,915	8%
5	Chandeshwri Singh	Nationalist Congress Party – NCP	6,774	4%
	Remaining Candidates (Total)		26,219

Winner: Narendra Narayan Yadav (JDU) defeated Lovely Anand (INC) by a margin of 42,345 votes

Alamnagar Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis

Strengths

• Stable Politics: The same party leader, Narendra Narayan Yadav (JD(U)), has won elections since 1995, with a big win in 2020 (by 28,680 votes). People trust him and keep voting for him.
• Strong Yadav Community: About 30% of voters (around 103,200 in 2020) are Yadavs, who strongly support JD(U), helping them win elections.
• Farming Economy: Most people are farmers growing rice, maize, and wheat, which keeps the economy steady.
• Good Location: Alamnagar is near towns like Murliganj (28 km) and Saharsa (55 km) and has railway stations nearby, which could help it grow.

Weaknesses

• Bad Roads: Poor roads and lack of buses make it hard for people to travel or get to markets, schools, or hospitals.
• Floods: The Kosi River floods every year, ruining crops, homes, and roads.
• Low Education: Only about half the people can read and write (52% literacy), and there are no colleges nearby, so students must travel far.
• Few Hospitals: There aren’t enough local clinics or hospitals, so people go far for treatment.
• Only Farming: Most people depend on farming, so if crops fail or prices drop, they struggle.

Opportunities

• Better Roads and Transport: Building better roads and adding buses could make life easier and boost business.
• More Schools and Hospitals: Opening colleges and clinics locally would help people study and stay healthy.
• Better Farming: New irrigation systems and training for farmers could grow more crops and protect against floods.
• Political Support: With strong Yadav voters and JD(U) in power, the government could bring more projects to Alamnagar.
• Tourism: The area’s history (linked to Mughal emperor Alamgir II) could attract visitors if developed.

Threats

• Voter List Problems: Some voters (3,914 in 2024) were removed from lists, which might cause confusion or distrust in elections.
• Rival Parties: RJD, another strong party, could challenge JD(U) if people get upset with the current leader.
• Flood Risks: Yearly floods could keep damaging homes and crops, making people frustrated.
• Slow Growth: Without new businesses or better roads, the area might stay poor.
• Community Tensions: If the needs of Scheduled Castes (17%) or Muslims (12%) are ignored, they might vote differently or cause unrest.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Sources:

[1.] Alamnagar Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alamnagar_Assembly_constituency

[2.] Alamnagar Assembly constituency Bhojpur district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/alamnagar-assembly-elections-br-70/