Amour Assembly Constituency, in Purnia district, Bihar, is one of 243 seats in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. It’s part of the Kishanganj Lok Sabha constituency and has about 308,564 voters, with 52.6% male and 47.4% female. It has a small number of Scheduled Caste (4.1%) and Scheduled Tribe (0.71%) voters. The large Muslim population shapes its elections. Amour is preparing for the Bihar Assembly elections with a likely contest among AIMIM, INC, BJP, and JD(U). Candidate lists and dates are not yet finalized.
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Constituency Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Amour Assembly Constituency |
| Nature of Seat | General |
| District | Purnia |
| Total Voters | 308,564 |
| Number of Booths | 275 polling stations (2015 election data) |
| Dominant Community | Muslim population (significant influence due to proximity to Kishanganj) |
Read Also: Amnour Assembly constituency
Amour Assembly Constituency Election 2020 Results
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Votes | % Votes | |
| 1 | Akhtarul Iman | AIMIM | 94,459 | 51.2% | Winner |
| 2 | Saba Zafar | JD(U) | 41,944 | 22.7% | -52,515 |
| 3 | Abdul Jalil Mastan | INC | 31,863 | 17.3% | -62,596 |
| 4 | NOTA | NOTA | 4,958 | 2.7% | -89,501 |
| 5 | Jhalkeshwar Kumar Gupta | Jan Adhikar Party (Loktantrik) | 3,164 | 1.71% | -91,295 |
Winner: Akhtarul Iman (AIMIM) defeated Saba Zafar (JDU) by a margin of 52,515 votes
Read Also: Amarpur Assembly constituency Bihar
Amour Assembly Constituency Election 2015 Results
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | Abdul Jalil Mastan | INC | 100,135 | 59.17% |
| 2 | Saba Zafar | BJP | 48,138 | 28.44% |
| 3 | Anima Das | SHS | 4,393 | 2.60% |
| 4 | NOTA | NOTA | 3,106 | 1.84% |
| 5 | Md Nasim Akhter | BSP | 2,458 | 1.45% |
| 6 | Md Nawazish Alam | AIMIM | 1,955 | 1.16% |
| 7 | Babar Azam | JAPL | 1,763 | 1.04% |
Winner: Abdul Jalil Mastan (INC) defeated Saba Zafar (JDU) by a margin of 51,997 votes
Read Also: Alinagar Assembly constituency
Amour Assembly Constituency Election 2010 Results
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Votes | % Votes | |
| 1 | Saba Zafar | BJP | 57,774 | 46.34% | Winner |
| 2 | Abdul Jalil Mastan | INC | 38,946 | 31.24% | -18,828 |
| 3 | Babar Azam | RJD | 16,323 | 13.10% | -41,451 |
| 4 | Nil Mani Singh | Independent | 4,452 | 3.58% | -53,322 |
| 5 | Aslam | ANC | 2,746 | 2.21% | -55,028 |
| 6 | Dev Narayan Yadav | BSP | 2,227 | 1.79% | -55,547 |
Winner: Saba Zafar (JDU) defeated Abdul Jalil Mastan (INC) by a margin of 18,828 votes
Read Also: Alinagar Assembly constituency
Amour Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
- Large Muslim voter base (60-70%), strong for AIMIM, RJD.
- High voter turnout (~60% in 2015, 2020).
- Influential leaders like Abdul Jalil Mastan, Akhtarul Iman.
- Fertile agricultural land supports stable economy.
- Strategic Seemanchal location.
Weaknesses:
- Poverty and unemployment drive migration.
- Poor infrastructure (roads, healthcare, education).
- Low literacy limits policy awareness.
- Vote splitting due to multi-party contests.
- Anti-incumbency trend.
Opportunities:
- Rising regional parties like AIMIM.
- Government schemes for infrastructure.
- Engaging youth on jobs, education.
- Strategic alliances for 2025 elections.
- Flood control as a key campaign issue.
Threats:
- Voter list exclusions causing distrust.
- Risk of communal polarization.
- Migration reducing voter base.
- New parties (e.g., Jan Suraaj) disrupting votes.
- National politics overshadowing local issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the current MLA of Amour ?
Akhtarul Iman from AIMIM is the incumbent MLA, elected in 2020 elections.
How many voters are there in the Amour Assembly constituency?
There are 308,564 registered voters for the 2020 elections.
Which political parties are contesting in Amour in 2020?
Major parties like AIMIM, INC, JD(U), BJP, NCP, LJP, JVKP, PCP, JAPL, JDR, and independents.
What is the political significance of Amour in the Bihar elections?
Amour’s large Muslim voter base and Seemanchal location make it a key battleground for minority-focused parties like AIMIM and influence Bihar’s coalition politics.
Sources:
[1.] Amour Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amour_Assembly_constituency
[2.] Amour Assembly constituency Purnia district, Bihar https://chanakyya.com/Assembly-Details/Bihar/Amour
[3.] Amour Assembly constituency Purnia district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/amour-assembly-elections-br-56/
