Baruraj Assembly constituency, in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is part of North Bihar and belongs to the Vaishali Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituency. According to the 2008 Delimitation Order, it includes the entire Motipur Community Development Block and two Gram Panchayats (Chochahin Chhapra and Saraiya) from the Paroo Community Development Block. This area is known for farming and has a large population. It’s one of Bihar’s 243 assembly seats.
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Constituency Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Baruraj (Assembly Constituency No. 96) |
| Nature of Seat | General (Not reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) or Scheduled Tribes (STs)) |
| District | Muzaffarpur |
| Total Voters | 289,045 (as of 2020 Bihar Assembly Election) |
| Number of Booths | Approximately 400 polling booths |
| Dominant Community | Mixed But strong presence of Bhumihars and Yadavs |
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Baruraj Assembly Constituency Election 2020 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | BJP | Arun Kumar Singh | 87,407 | 49.47% |
| 2 | RJD | Nand Kumar Rai | 43,753 | 24.76% |
| 3 | BSP | Hiralal Khadia | 22,650 | 12.82% |
| 4 | Independent | Rakesh Kumar | 7,304 | 4.13% |
| 5 | Independent | Sanjay Kumar Paswan | 3,877 | 2.19% |
| 6 | NOTA | None of the above | 5,160 | 2.92% |
Winner: Arun Kumar Singh (BJP) defeated Nand Kumar Rai (RJD) by a margin of 43,654 votes
Read Also: Barhara Assembly Constituency: Profile, Results, winners, Margin and Party-wise candidates
Baruraj Assembly Constituency Election 2015 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | RJD | Nand Kumar Rai | 68,011 | 43.62% |
| 2 | BJP | Arun Kumar Singh | 63,102 | 40.47% |
| 3 | BSP | Najmul Hoda | 5,658 | 3.63% |
| 4 | Independent | Vidhalal Sahni | 2,967 | 1.90% |
| 5 | CPI | Raghuwar Bhagat | 2,319 | 1.49% |
| 6 | Sarvajan Kalyan Loktantrik Party | Hiralal Khadia | 2,161 | 1.39% |
| 7 | Independent | Sanjay Kumar Paswan | 2,099 | 1.35% |
| 8 | NOTA | None of the above | 6,208 | 3.98% |
Winner: Nand Kumar Rai (RJD) defeated Arun Kumar Singh (BJP) by a margin of 4,909 votes
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Baruraj Assembly Constituency Election 2010 Results
| S.No | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | RJD | Brij Kishor Singh | 42,783 | 37.99% |
| 2 | JD(U) | Nand Kumar Rai | 28,466 | 25.28% |
| 3 | INC | Baldeo Mahto | 14,274 | 12.68% |
| 4 | IND | Ram Ekwal Roy | 5,841 | 5.19% |
| 5 | IND | Krishna Kumar Choudhry | 5,412 | 4.81% |
| 6 | SHS | Kiran Devi | 4,161 | 3.70% |
| 7 | RPP | Kedar Nath Gupta | 2,390 | 2.13% |
| 8 | CPI | Ranjan Kumar | 2,087 | 1.86% |
| 9 | IND | Krishan Kumar | 1,744 | 1.55% |
| 10 | SJP(R) | Md. Razaullah | 1,572 | 1.40% |
Winner: Brij Kishor Singh (RJD) defeated Nand Kumar Rai (JDU) by a margin of 14,317 votes
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Baruraj Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
- High voter turnout (61.12% in 2020) shows active voters.
- Competitive elections with strong parties like BJP, RJD, and JD(U).
- Agriculture-based economy (rice, wheat) connects with rural voters.
- Located in Muzaffarpur, part of Vaishali Lok Sabha, making it politically important.
- Known candidates like Arun Kumar Singh (BJP) have strong local support.
Weaknesses:
- Rural issues like floods and joblessness.
- Limited infrastructure (roads, schools) compared to urban areas.
Opportunities:
- Upcoming 2025 elections allow parties to focus on local issues like farming and jobs.
- Voter list updates (SIR 2025) can increase voter numbers.
- Alliances (e.g., NDA, INDIA bloc) can boost campaign strength.
Threats:
- Rivalries between BJP, RJD, and JD(U) may split votes.
- Floods and economic issues could upset voters.
- Changing voter preferences may challenge current MLA (BJP).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the current MLA of Baruraj?
Arun Kumar Singh (BJP) is the incumbent MLA, elected in 2020 elections.
How many voters are there in the Baruraj Assembly constituency?
There are 289,045 registered voters for the 2020 elections.
What was the voter turnout in the Baruraj Assembly constituency?
The voter turnout in the Baruraj Assembly constituency was 176,676.
Which political parties are contesting in Baruraj in 2020?
Major parties like JDU, RJD, BSP, and independents.
What is the political significance of Baruraj in the Bihar elections?
Baruraj is politically significant in Bihar elections due to its competitive races, high voter turnout, and influence of major parties like BJP and RJD.
Resources:
[1.] Baruraj Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baruraj_Assembly_constituency
[2.] Baruraj Assembly constituency Muzaffarpur district, Bihar https://chanakyya.com/Assembly-Details/Bihar/Baruraj
[3.] Baruraj Assembly constituency Muzaffarpur district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/baruraj-assembly-elections-br-96/
