Amnour Assembly constituency

Amnour Assembly constituency is located in Saran district, Bihar, India. It was created in 2008 as part of the Saran Lok Sabha constituency. It includes Amnour and Maker community development blocks, along with Sobhepur, Pachrukhi, Bheldi, Pachalakh, Chandpura, and Saguni gram panchayats of Parsa CD Block. In the 2015 Bihar elections, Chandila village in Maker block boycotted voting to protest the lack of electricity. As of the 2011 Census, Amnour has a population of about 352,720, all rural.

Constituency Overview

FieldDetails
ConstituencyAmnour Assembly Constituency
Nature of SeatGeneral
DistrictSaran, Bihar
Total Voters272,319 (as per voter list of 2020)
Number of Booths275 polling booths
Dominant CommunityBhumihar, Yadav, and Muslim communities; Bhumihars and Yadavs are particularly influential due to their significant population and political mobilization. Muslims also form a substantial voting bloc.

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Amnour Assembly Constituency Election 2020 Results

S.No.CandidatePartyVotes% Votes
1Krishan Kumar MantooBJP63,31642.3%Winner
2Sunil KumarRJD59,63539.8%-3,681
3Shatrudhan TiwariIndependent7,4935.0%-55,823
4Rahul KumarRLSP4,7833.2%-58,533
5Sangeeta SinghIndependent3,9092.6%-59,407
6NOTANOTA3,6692.5%-59,647
7Sudish Kumar SinghIndependent1,6681.1%-61,648

Winner: Krishan Kumar Mantoo (BJP) defeated Sunil Kumar (RJD) by a margin of 3,681 votes

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Amnour Assembly Constituency Election 2015 Results

S.No.CandidatePartyVotes% Votes
1Shatrudhan TiwaryBJP39,13429.85%Winner
2Krishan Kumar MantooJD(U)33,88325.85%-5,251
3Sunil KumarIndependent29,22622.29%-9,908
4Rampukar MehtaIndependent6,6945.11%-32,440
5NOTANOTA6,4474.92%-32,687
6Birendra Kumar YadavIndependent4,8043.66%-34,330
7Birkuar SinghIndependent2,2211.69%-36,913
8Poonam RaiBSP1,9931.52%-37,141
9Nand Kumar GiriCPI1,6391.25%-37,495

Winner: Shatrudhan Tiwary (BJP) defeated Krishan Kumar Mantoo (JDU) by a margin of 5,251 votes

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Amnour Assembly Constituency Election 2010 Results

S.No.CandidatePartyVotes% Votes
1Krishana KumarJD(U)29,50830.54%Winner
2Sunil KumarIndependent18,99119.66%-10,517
3Shatrudhan TiwariIndependent15,54716.10%-13,961
4Shailendra PratapLJP11,00011.39%-18,508
5Rahul Kumar SinghBSP4,3064.46%-25,202
6Ram Nath BhagatJPS3,0913.20%-26,417
7Jitendra Kumar SinghNCP2,7322.83%-26,776
8Vidhan Chand RayINC2,1292.21%-27,379
9Awadhesh SinghIndependent1,7511.82%-27,757
10Ram Krishana SinghIndependent1,7371.80%-27,771
11Nagendra RamIndependent1,6311.69%-27,877
12Yogendra Prasad YadavIndependent1,2541.30%-28,254
13Ginni Lal SinghIndependent1,2191.27%-28,289
14Dhana DeviBED1,0681.11%-28,440

Winner: Krishana Kumar (JDU) defeated Sunil Kumar (Independent) by a margin of 10,517 votes

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Amnour Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis

Strengths:

  • Strong BJP presence, with MLA Krishna Kumar Mantoo winning in 2020.
  • Influential Bhumihar and Rajput voter base supports BJP.
  • Agricultural economy with fertile land near Gandak River.
  • 275 polling booths ensure efficient voting process.

Weaknesses:

  • Heavy reliance on caste-based voting limits broader appeal.
  • Entirely rural, with poor roads, healthcare, and electrification.
  • Close election margins (e.g., 2.46% in 2020) show vulnerability.

Opportunities:

  • Leverage NDA schemes (e.g., PM-KISAN) for rural development.
  • Appeal to youth and women with education and job-focused campaigns.
  • Use digital platforms for voter outreach in rural areas.

Threats:

  • Strong RJD challenge, backed by Yadav and Muslim voters.
  • Independent candidates may split votes.
  • Anti-incumbency due to unresolved issues like electrification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is the current MLA of Amnour ?

Krishan Kumar Mantoo from BJP is the incumbent MLA, elected in 2020 elections.

How many voters are there in the Amnour Assembly constituency?

There are 272,319 registered voters for the 2020 elections.

Which political parties are contesting in Amnour in 2020?

Major parties like Bharatiya Janata Party, Janata Dal United, Rashtriya Janata Dal, Lok Janshakti Party, Vikassheel Insaan Party, Independent and others.

What is the political significance of Amnour in the Bihar elections?

Amnour is important in Bihar elections as a competitive seat where BJP and RJD compete strongly, driven by Bhumihar, Yadav, and Muslim voters.

Sources:

[1.] Amnour Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnour_Assembly_constituency

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

[3.] Amnour Assembly constituency Saran district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/amnour-assembly-elections-br-120/

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