Barbigha Assembly Constituency is one of 243 legislative constituencies in Bihar. It is located in Sheikhpura district and is part of the Nawada Lok Sabha constituency. This area is historically important as it was the home constituency of Bihar’s first Chief Minister, Shri Krishna Singh, also known as Shri Babu. Barbigha includes rural and semi-urban areas of Sheikhpura district. According to the 2008 Delimitation Order, it covers the Barbigha and Shekhopursarai Community Development Blocks, along with several Gram Panchayats in the Sheikhpura block: Gaway, Audhe, Pain, Lodipur, Kosra, Kusumbha, Kare, Hathiyawan, Mehus, and Katari. The population here is diverse, mainly involved in farming, trade, and local governance, making the constituency’s politics lively and dynamic.
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Constituency Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Barbigha Assembly Constituency (No. 170) |
| Nature of Seat | General (Unreserved) |
| District | Sheikhpura |
| Total Voters | 226,165 (as of 2020 Assembly Election) |
| Number of Booths | Approximately 250–300 |
| Dominant Community | Mixed (Yadav, Kurmi, and other OBCs, with significant Scheduled Caste population) |
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Barbigha Assembly Constituency Election 2020 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | JD(U) | Sudarshan Kumar | 39,878 | 33.19% |
| 2 | INC | Gajanand Shahi | 39,765 | 33.09% |
| 3 | LJP | Madhukar Kumar | 18,930 | 15.75% |
| 4 | Independent | Rakesh Ranjan | 7,139 | 5.94% |
| 5 | Rashtriya Jan Jan Party | Gopal Kumar | 4,458 | 3.71% |
| 6 | Independent | Deepak Kumar Sharma | 1,770 | 1.47% |
| 7 | RLSP | Mritunjay Kumar | 1,763 | 1.47% |
| 8 | Independent | Rajendra Prasad | 1,110 | 0.92% |
| 9 | NOTA | None of the above | 3,639 | 3.03% |
Winner: Sudarshan Kumar (JDU) defeated Gajanand Shahi (INC) by a margin of 113 votes
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Barbigha Assembly Constituency Election 2015 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | INC | Sudarshan Kumar | 46,406 | 41.67% |
| 2 | RLSP | Sheo Kumar | 30,689 | 27.55% |
| 3 | Independent | Radhey Sharma | 8,122 | 7.29% |
| 4 | Independent | Ravi Chaudhary | 5,789 | 5.20% |
| 5 | NCP | Anil Shankar Sinha | 4,420 | 3.97% |
| 6 | BSP | Preetam Kumari | 2,661 | 2.39% |
| 7 | CPI | Rajeshwari Prasad | 2,460 | 2.21% |
| 8 | Independent | Amritash Anand | 1,461 | 1.31% |
| 9 | Independent | Mritunjay Kumar | 1,452 | 1.30% |
| 10 | Independent | Yugeshwar Manjhi | 1,188 | 1.07% |
| 11 | Independent | Krishna Murari Kumar | 1,102 | 0.99% |
| 12 | NOTA | None of the above | 5,626 | 5.05% |
Winner: Sudarshan Kumar (INC) defeated Sheo Kumar (RLSP) by a margin of 15,717 votes
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Barbigha Assembly Constituency Election 2010 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | JD(U) | Gajanand Shahi | 24,136 | 26.12% |
| 2 | INC | Ashok Choudhary | 21,089 | 22.83% |
| 3 | LJP | Sudarshan Kumar | 20,149 | 21.81% |
| 4 | Independent | Trishuldhari Singh | 15,318 | 16.58% |
| 5 | Independent | Sheo Kumar | 4,203 | 4.55% |
| 6 | Independent | Tribhuwan Kumar | 1,827 | 1.98% |
| 7 | Independent | Mritunjay Kumar | 1,596 | 1.73% |
| 8 | Independent | Vijay Kr. Chand | 1,325 | 1.44% |
| 9 | BSP | Sanjay Kumar | 1,080 | 1.17% |
Winner: Gajanand Shahi (JDU) defeated Ashok Choudhary (INC) by a margin of 3,047 votes
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Barbigha Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Famous as the home of Shri Krishna Sinha, Bihar’s first CM.
- Active voters with close elections (e.g., 113-vote margin in 2020).
- Mixed communities (Yadav, Kurmi, SC) support different parties.
- Strong local leaders like Sudarshan Kumar (current MLA).
Weaknesses
- Very close elections make results unpredictable.
- Mostly rural, with less focus on urban development.
- Caste-based voting limits focus on bigger issues.
- Poor infrastructure (roads, jobs) upsets voters.
Opportunities
- 2025 election (Oct 28) chance to focus on local issues like jobs and roads.
- Women (48% voters) and youth can be targeted with schemes.
- Use voter data for better campaign planning.
- Regional parties (JD(U), RJD) can appeal to rural voters.
Threats
- Migration and joblessness could lower voter turnout.
- Tough competition from JD(U), INC, and others like LJP.
- Anti-incumbency against current MLA (JD(U)) due to unresolved issues.
- Caste divisions may split votes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the current MLA of Barbigha?
Sudarshan Kumar (JDU) is the incumbent MLA, elected in 2020 elections.
How many voters are there in the Barbigha Assembly constituency?
There are 226,165 registered voters for the 2020 elections.
What was the voter turnout in the Barbigha Assembly constituency?
The voter turnout in the Barbigha Assembly constituency was 120,166.
Which political parties are contesting in Barbigha in 2020?
Major parties like JDU, INC, LJP, RJJP, RLSP, and independents.
What is the political significance of Barbigha in the Bihar elections?
Barbigha is politically significant as the home of Bihar’s first CM, Shri Krishna Sinha, and a competitive constituency with close elections.
Resources:
[1.] Barbigha Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbigha_Assembly_constituency
[2.] Barbigha Assembly constituency Sheikhpura district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/barbigha-assembly-elections-br-170/
[3.] Barbigha Assembly constituency Sheikhpura district, Bihar https://chanakyya.com/Assembly-Details/Bihar/Barbigha
