Baikunthpur Assembly Constituency (No. 99) in Gopalganj district, Bihar, is a key rural area covering Baikunthpur and Sidhwalia blocks. It has around 3.84 lakh people and 3.17 lakh voters (2020 data), with about 11% from Scheduled Castes. It falls under the Gopalganj (SC) Lok Sabha seat. Since 1951, it has seen tough elections, with parties like Congress, RJD, BJP, and JD(U) winning at different times. Local issues like farming, roads, and schools are big in elections, and the 2025 polls are expected to be close due to tight races and changing party support.
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Constituency Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Baikunthpur |
| Nature of Seat | General (Open) |
| District | Gopalganj |
| Total Voters | 317,459 (2020 Assembly Election) |
| Number of Booths | 445 (2020 Assembly Election) |
| Dominant Community | No single dominant community; diverse with ~11.35% SC (36,032 voters), 17.94% Muslim (56,968 voters), and significant OBC and upper-caste populations |
Read Also: Bahadurpur Assembly Constituency
Baikunthpur Assembly constituency Election 2020 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | RJD | Prem Shankar Prasad | 67,807 | 37.01 |
| 2 | BJP | Mithilesh Tiwari | 56,694 | 30.95 |
| 3 | Independent | Manjeet Kumar Singh | 43,354 | 23.67 |
| 4 | Independent | Rajendra Prasad | 2,010 | 1.10 |
| 5 | NOTA | None of the above | 4,097 | 2.24 |
Winner: Prem Shankar Prasad (RJD) defeated Mithilesh Tiwari (BJP) by a margin of 11,113 votes
Read Also: Bagaha Assembly Constituency
Baikunthpur Assembly constituency Election 2015 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | BJP | Mithilesh Tiwari | 56,162 | 35.11 |
| 2 | JD(U) | Manjeet Kumar Singh | 42,047 | 26.29 |
| 3 | Independent | Manorma Devi | 36,734 | 22.97 |
| 4 | BSP | Anup Kumar Tewari | 3,735 | 2.34 |
| 5 | Independent | Gorakh Yadav | 3,405 | 2.13 |
| 6 | Independent | Mohan Singh | 3,055 | 1.91 |
| 7 | JAP(L) | Dinesh Singh | 2,236 | 1.40 |
| 8 | BNSKP | Z. Rahman | 2,103 | 1.31 |
| 9 | CPI | Krishna Vihari Prasad Yadav | 1,866 | 1.17 |
| 10 | SP | Shaukat Ali | 1,586 | 0.99 |
| 11 | NOTA | None of the above | 4,813 | 3.01 |
| Majority | 14,115 | 8.82 |
Winner: Mithilesh Tiwari (BJP) defeated Manjeet Kumar Singh (JDU) by a margin of 14,115 votes
Read Also: Bachhwara Assembly Constituency
Baikunthpur Assembly constituency Election 2010 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | %Votes |
| 1 | JDU | Manjeet Kumar Singh | 70,105 | 55.94 |
| 2 | RJD | Devdatt Prasad | 33,581 | 26.80 |
| 3 | CPI | Krishna Bihari Prasad Yadav | 3,924 | 3.14 |
| 4 | Independent | Sangeeta Singh | 3,829 | 3.06 |
| 5 | Independent | Anirudh Singh | 2,600 | 2.08 |
| 6 | INC | Manan Kumar Mishra | 2,377 | 1.90 |
| 7 | Independent | Ranjeet Singh | 1,863 | 1.49 |
| 8 | RJJM | Mahamad Firoz | 1,798 | 1.44 |
Winner: Manjeet Kumar Singh (JDU) defeated Devdatt Prasad (RJD) by a margin of 36,524 votes
Read Also: Babubarhi Assembly Constituency
Baikunthpur Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
- Diverse voters (317,459 in 2020), including 11.35% Scheduled Castes and 17.94% Muslims, appealing to many candidates.
- Strong political history with leaders like Braj Kishor Narain Singh.
- Good voter turnout (57.71% in 2020) shows active participation.
- Stable farming economy with crops like rice and sugarcane.
Weaknesses:
- Poor roads and few good schools or jobs push youth to leave.
- Very rural area with little urban growth.
- Tough elections due to many parties and strong independent candidates.
Opportunities:
- Better roads, schools, and hospitals can attract voters and growth.
- Focus on jobs for youth and welfare for women (133,679 female voters).
- Party alliances (like RJD or BJP) can win more votes in 2025.
- Money from migrant workers can boost local businesses.
Threats:
- Voter list issues (e.g., 3,881 voters marked as migrated in 2024) may cause distrust.
- Shifting party wins and independents make results hard to predict.
- Over-reliance on farming could upset voters if crop prices drop.
- Caste or community divisions by parties could create tension.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the current MLA of Baikunthpur?
Prem Shankar Prasad from RJD is the incumbent MLA, elected in 2020 elections.
How many voters are there in the Baikunthpur Assembly constituency?
There are 317,459 registered voters for the 2020 elections.
What was the voter turnout in the Baikunthpur Assembly constituency?
The voter turnout in the Baikunthpur Assembly constituency was 183,196.
Which political parties are contesting in Baikunthpur in 2020?
Major parties like RJD, BJP, NCP, The Plurals Party, Janvadi Party (Socialist), Jan Sangharsh Virat Party, and independents.
What is the political significance of Baikunthpur in the Bihar elections?
Baikunthpur is important in Bihar elections because its diverse voters and close contests show the state’s changing politics and rural issues.
Resources:
[1.] Baikunthpur Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baikunthpur,_Bihar_Assembly_constituency
[2.] Baikunthpur Assembly constituency Gopalganj district, Bihar https://chanakyya.com/Assembly-Details/Bihar/Baikunthpur
[3.] Baikunthpur Assembly constituency Gopalganj district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/baikunthpur-assembly-elections-br-99/
