Atri Assembly constituency

Atri Assembly constituency, located in Gaya district, Bihar, is one of the 243 legislative constituencies in the state. It is part of the Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency, alongside Arwal, Kurtha, Jehanabad, Makhdumpur, and Ghoshi. Established in 1951, Atri is a rural area with a significant Scheduled Caste population (about 31%). It also has a small Muslim voter base (around 6%). The constituency is famous for being the home of Dasrath Manjhi, the “Mountain Man.” His legacy influences Atri’s political narrative. Atri remains a key battleground for Bihar’s political parties.

Constituency Overview

FieldDetails
ConstituencyAtri Assembly Constituency (No. 233)
Nature of SeatGeneral (GEN)
DistrictGaya
Total Voters310,443 (as of 2020)
Number of Booths346 (as of 2020)
Dominant CommunityScheduled Castes (SC), particularly Mahadalits, ~31.03% (96,330 voters as per 2011 Census); Yadavs also significant

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Atri Assembly constituency Election 2020 Results

S.No.CandidatePartyVotes% Votes
1Ajay Kumar YadavRashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)62,65836.55%
2Manorama DeviJanata Dal (United) [JD(U)]54,72731.93%
3Arvind Kumar SinghLok Janshakti Party (LJP)25,87315.09%
4Ajay Kumar SinhaRashtriya Lok Samata Party9,4425.51%
5Subhas Chandra BoseIndependent3,0361.77%
6Manoj YadavIndependent2,6511.55%
7Ram Lakhan YadavIndependent2,3071.35%
8Chandrika PrasadIndependent1,8931.10%
9Shashi KumarPragatisheel Magahi Samaj1,8281.07%
10None of the Above (NOTA)NOTA4,5612.66%

Winner: Ajay Kumar Yadav (RJD) defeated Manorama Devi (JDU) by a margin of 7,931 votes

Read Also: Arwal Assembly constituency

Atri Assembly constituency Election 2015 Results

S.No.CandidatePartyVotes% Votes
1Kunti DeviRashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)60,68738.96%
2Arvind Kumar SinghLok Janshakti Party (LJP)46,87030.09%
3Krishna Nandan YadavJAP(L)9,6036.17%
4Sitaram Prasad YadavCommunist Party of India (CPI)6,5544.21%
5Darvesh SinghIndependent5,9263.80%
6Subhash Kumar SinhaIndependent5,3173.41%
7Mundrika Singh YadavIndependent3,6592.35%
8Md. Sarwar KhanIndependent2,6601.71%
9Jai Prakash SinghIndependent1,7181.10%
10Sunil KumarBahujan Samaj Party (BSP)1,6631.07%
11Ramcharitar ChohanIndependent1,6461.06%
12None of the above (NOTA)NOTA6,2394.01%

Winner: Kunti Devi (RJD) defeated Arvind Kumar Singh (LJP) by a margin of 13,817 votes

Read Also: Arrah Assembly constituency

Atri Assembly constituency Election 2010 Results

S.No.CandidatePartyVotes% Votes
1Krishna Nandan YadavJD(U)55,63347.55
2Kunti DeviRJD35,02329.93
3Ashwini KumarINC6,3455.43
4Shiv Shankar PrasadBSP4,4023.77
5Moh. Ajhar HusainNCP2,8812.47
6Brajnandan PrasadIndependent2,4332.08
7Prashuram RaiCPI(ML)(L)1,8141.56
8Subhash Kumar SinhaIndependent1,5921.37
9Vinay RajvanshiIndependent1,4841.27
10Sunaina DeviRWS1,3681.17
11Gita DeviIndependent1,2221.05

Winner: Krishna Nandan Yadav (JDU) defeated Kunti Devi (RJD) by a margin of 20,610 votes

Read Also: Araria Assembly constituency

Atri Assembly constituency SWOT Analysis

Strengths:

  • Large Mahadalit voter base (~31.03%) ensures strong electoral influence.
  • RJD’s consistent wins (1995–2020) with Yadav family’s political dominance.
  • Dasrath Manjhi’s legacy boosts emotional voter connect.
  • Engaged rural electorate with stable turnout (~55%).

Weaknesses:

  • Chronic underdevelopment (poor healthcare, roads, schools).
  • Over-reliance on caste-based politics (Mahadalit, Yadav focus).
  • Yadav family dynasty may cause voter fatigue.
  • Limited economic resources due to agrarian, poverty-stricken base.

Opportunities:

  • Targeted Mahadalit welfare schemes to solidify vote bank.
  • Addressing infrastructure and healthcare gaps to gain voter trust.
  • Leveraging Manjhi’s legacy for development-focused campaigns.
  • Growing electorate (314,696 in 2024) offers new voter outreach.

Threats:

  • Strong NDA challenge (JD(U), BJP, LJP) in 2025 elections.
  • Voter disillusionment due to unfulfilled development promises.
  • Potential vote split among non-Mahadalit communities.
  • Limited resources for modern campaign strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is the current MLA of Atri?

Ajay Kumar Yadav from JDU is the incumbent MLA, elected in 2020 elections.

How many voters are there in the Atri Assembly constituency?

There are 310,443 registered voters for the 2020 elections.

What was the voter turnout in the Atri Assembly constituency?

The voter turnout in the Atri Assembly constituency was 171,418.

Which political parties are contesting in Atri in 2020?

Major parties like AIMIM, INC, JD(U), BJP, NCP, LJP, JVKP, PCP, JAPL, JDR, and independents.

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

Atri is important in Bihar elections because its large Mahadalit population (about 31%) and strong RJD support make it a key area for winning votes through caste and development issues.

Resources:

[1.] Atri Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atri_Assembly_constituency

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

[3.] Atri Assembly constituency Gaya district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/atri-assembly-elections-br-233/

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