Barh Assembly Constituency is one of the 243 assembly constituencies in Bihar and is part of the Munger Lok Sabha constituency, along with other assembly areas. It is one of the 14 assembly segments in Patna district. Barh includes the Community Development (CD) Blocks of Athmalgola, Belchi, and Barh, as well as the Gram Panchayats of Dhiwar, Parsawan, Goasa Shekhpura, and Bihari Bigha in the Pandarak CD Block. According to the 2011 census, the constituency has a population of about 413,880, with 19.07% belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and 0.15% to Scheduled Tribes (ST).
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Constituency Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Barh Assembly Constituency (No. 179) |
| Nature of Seat | General |
| District | Patna District, Bihar |
| Total Voters | 280,165 (as of 2020 Assembly Election) |
| Number of Booths | 301 (as of 2020 Assembly Election) |
| Dominant Community | Kayastha (influential in the region, particularly noted in the context of the Munger Lok Sabha constituency, which includes Barh) |
Read Also: Barauli Assembly Constituency: Profile, Results, winners, Margin and Party-wise candidates
Barh Assembly Constituency Election 2020 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | BJP | Gyanendra Kumar Singh | 49,327 | 32.94% |
| 2 | INC | Satyendra Bahadur | 39,087 | 26.10% |
| 3 | Independent | Karn Veer Singh Yadav | 38,406 | 25.65% |
| 4 | Independent | Ranveer Kumar “Pankaj” | 5,959 | 3.98% |
| 5 | Independent | Rana Sudhir Kumar Singh | 3,328 | 2.22% |
| 6 | Bhartiya Sablog Party | Rahul Raj | 1,778 | 1.19% |
| 7 | JAP(L) | Shyam Deo Prasad Singh | 1,437 | 0.96% |
| 8 | Independent | Raj Kumari | 1,393 | 0.93% |
| 9 | NOTA | None of the above | 1,461 | 0.98% |
Winner: Gyanendra Kumar Singh (BJP) defeated Satyendra Bahadur (INC) by a margin of 10,240 votes
Read Also: Barbigha Assembly Constituency: Profile, Results, winners, Margin and Party-wise candidates
Barh Assembly Constituency Election 2015 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | BJP | Gyanendra Kumar Singh | 63,989 | 44.44% |
| 2 | JD(U) | Manoj Kumar | 55,630 | 38.64% |
| 3 | Independent | Neelu Devi | 3,722 | 2.59% |
| 4 | Independent | Sanjay Singh | 3,649 | 2.53% |
| 5 | CPI | Chakradhar Prasad Singh | 3,576 | 2.48% |
| 6 | JAP(L) | Shambhu Singh | 2,959 | 2.06% |
| 7 | Independent | Dina Saw | 1,583 | 1.10% |
| 8 | BSP | Ravindra Paswan | 1,547 | 1.07% |
| 9 | NOTA | None of the above | 3,933 | 2.73% |
Winner: Gyanendra Kumar Singh (BJP) defeated Manoj Kumar (JDU) by a margin of 8,359 votes
Read Also: Barachatti Assembly Constituency: Profile, Results, winners, Margin and Party-wise candidates
Barh Assembly Constituency Election 2010 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | JD(U) | Gyanendra Kumar Singh | 53,129 | 47.02% |
| 2 | RJD | Vijay Krishna | 33,734 | 29.86% |
| 3 | IND | Jitendra Prasad Singh | 10,114 | 8.95% |
| 4 | IND | Sushil Kumar | 2,989 | 2.65% |
| 5 | INC | Bijoy Kumar Singh | 2,570 | 2.28% |
| 6 | IND | Binay Kumar Bhagat | 1,539 | 1.37% |
| 7 | BSP | Sunil Kumar Ambedkar | 1,525 | 1.35% |
| 8 | IND | Pushpa Devi | 1,517 | 1.35% |
| 9 | IND | Anvesh Kumar Chaudhary | 1,468 | 1.30% |
| 10 | IND | Babalu Singh | 1,164 | 1.03% |
| 11 | JMBP | Bhim Prasad | 1,146 | 1.02% |
Winner: Gyanendra Kumar Singh (JDU) defeated Vijay Krishna (RJD) by a margin of 19,395 votes
Read Also: Barari Assembly Constituency: Profile, Results, winners, Margin and Party-wise candidates
Barh Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong BJP leader Gyanendra Kumar Singh.
- Close to Patna, giving it political importance.
- Large voter base (280,165 in 2020) with 301 polling booths.
- Diverse population (rural 85%, urban 15%, 19% SC).
Weaknesses:
- Low voter turnout (53.66% in 2020).
- Relies heavily on one leader (Gyanendra).
- Rural issues like poor roads and unemployment.
- Limited caste data for targeted campaigns.
Opportunities:
- Improve roads, electricity to win votes.
- Use BJP-JD(U) alliance for stronger campaigns.
- Target women and youth with welfare schemes.
- Use social media to reach voters.
Threats:
- Strong opposition from INC and RJD.
- Local issues (waterlogging, jobs) could hurt BJP.
- Caste-based voting by SCs or others.
- Voter disinterest may lower turnout.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the current MLA of Barh?
Gyanendra Kumar Singh (BJP) is the incumbent MLA, elected in 2020 elections.
How many voters are there in the Barh Assembly constituency?
There are 280,165 registered voters for the 2020 elections.
What was the voter turnout in the Barh Assembly constituency?
The voter turnout in the Barh Assembly constituency was 149,739.
Which political parties are contesting in Barauli in 2020?
Major parties like BJP, RJD, BSP and independents.
What is the political significance of Barh in the Bihar elections?
Barh is politically important in Bihar elections due to its large voter base and strong BJP presence, making it a key battleground in Patna district.
Resources:
[1.] Barh Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barh_Assembly_constituency
[2.] Barh Assembly constituency Patna district, Bihar https://chanakyya.com/Assembly-Details/Bihar/Barh
[3.] Barh Assembly constituency Patna district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/barh-assembly-elections-br-179/
