Bathnaha Assembly Constituency is a reserved seat for Scheduled Castes (SC) in Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India. It is one of Bihar’s 243 legislative constituencies, numbered 24, and is part of the Sitamarhi Lok Sabha constituency. Formed in 1967, it has seen 14 elections by 2025. The constituency covers Bathnaha and Majorganj Community Development Blocks, plus ten Gram Panchayats in the Sonbarsha Block: Bagha, Khap Khopraha, Marpa, Kanhauli, Kachor, Bhutahi, Madhesra, Ghurghura, Hanuman Nagar, and Bishanpur Gonahi.
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Constituency Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Bathnaha Assembly Constituency |
| Nature of Seat | Scheduled Caste (SC) Reserved |
| District | Sitamarhi |
| Total Voters | 307,230 |
| Number of Booths | Approximately 250-300 polling booths |
| Dominant Community | Scheduled Castes (15.13%, ~46,484 voters); Muslims (13.90%, ~42,704 voters) |
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Bathnaha Assembly Constituency Election 2020 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | BJP | Anil Kumar | 92,648 | 54.15% |
| 2 | INC | Sanjay Ram | 45,830 | 26.79% |
| 3 | RLSP | Chandrika Paswan | 15,322 | 8.96% |
| 4 | IND | Vijay Kumar Baitha | 2,890 | 1.69% |
| 5 | IND | Lalu Das | 2,482 | 1.45% |
| 6 | IND | Ramphl Sada | 1,865 | 1.09% |
| 7 | NOTA | None of the above | 5,240 | 3.06% |
Winner: Anil Kumar (BJP) defeated Sanjay Ram (INC) by a margin of 46,818 votes
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Bathnaha Assembly Constituency Election 2015 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | BJP | Dinkar Ram | 74,763 | 49.11% |
| 2 | INC | Surendra Ram | 54,597 | 35.86% |
| 3 | IND | Deeplal Paswan Baghela | 4,318 | 2.84% |
| 4 | RJP | Subodh Ram | 3,099 | 2.04% |
| 5 | BSP | Manoj Ram | 2,273 | 1.49% |
| 6 | IND | Sadhu Sharan Das | 2,151 | 1.41% |
| 7 | BMP | Indal Paswan | 1,763 | 1.16% |
| 8 | NOTA | None of the above | 5,028 | 3.30% |
Winner: Dinkar Ram (BJP) defeated Surendra Ram (INC) by a margin of 20,166 votes
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Bathnaha Assembly Constituency Election 2015 Results
| S.No. | Party | Candidate | Votes | % Votes |
| 1 | BJP | Dinkar Ram | 49,181 | 44.03% |
| 2 | LJP | Lalita Devi | 35,889 | 32.13% |
| 3 | INC | Sanjay Ram | 8,631 | 7.73% |
| 4 | IND | Gagan Dev Paswan | 4,617 | 4.14% |
| 5 | BSP | Ganesh Ram | 3,219 | 2.89% |
| 6 | IND | Bijnandan Kumar | 3,143 | 2.82% |
| 7 | SJP(R) | Nageshwar Paswan | 1,994 | 1.79% |
| 8 | JD(S) | Mahendra Manjhi | 1,708 | 1.53% |
| 9 | IND | Bacchu Paswan | 1,492 | 1.34% |
Winner: Dinkar Ram (BJP) defeated Lalita Devi (LJP) by a margin of 13,292 votes
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Bathnaha Assembly Constituency SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
- BJP’s Strong Hold: Won in 2010, 2015, and 2020 (Anil Kumar got 54.15% votes in 2020).
- SC Voters: 15.13% (~46,484) Scheduled Caste voters, key due to SC-reserved seat.
- Muslim Voters: 13.90% (~42,704), important for campaigns.
- Good Location: Near Sitamarhi (12 km), well-connected to nearby towns.
Weaknesses:
- Low Voting: Only 55.69% turnout in 2020; 44% didn’t vote.
- Migration: Many voters (4,048 in 2024) leave for work, reducing turnout.
- Rural Issues: Floods and lack of jobs hurt local economy.
- Weak Opposition: RJD and INC struggle against BJP (INC got 26.79% in 2020).
Opportunities:
- Engage Non-Voters: 44% non-voters could be targeted with local issues.
- Welfare Promises: Schemes for SCs, like sanitation worker commission, can win votes.
- Better Infrastructure: Improving roads and flood control could boost support.
- Alliances: NDA or opposition can use partnerships to gain votes.
Threats:
- Voter List Issues: 2024 disputes over voter IDs and deletions may cause distrust.
- Political Tensions: NDA allies (like LJP) criticizing law and order could hurt BJP.
- Floods and Poverty: Natural disasters and joblessness may anger voters.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the current MLA of Bathnaha?
Anil Kumar (BJP) is the incumbent MLA, elected in 2020 elections.
How many voters are there in the Bathnaha Assembly constituency?
There are 307,230 registered voters for the 2020 elections.
What was the voter turnout in the Bathnaha Assembly constituency?
The voter turnout in the Bathnaha Assembly constituency was 171,093.
Which political parties are contesting in Bathnaha in 2020?
Major parties like BJP, RJD, RLSP, and independents.
What is the political significance of Bathnaha in the Bihar elections?
Bathnaha (SC) is a key constituency in Bihar elections due to its large SC and Muslim voter base, making it a battleground for BJP and opposition parties.
Resources:
[1.] Bathnaha Assembly constituency – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathnaha_Assembly_constituency
[2.] Bathnaha Assembly constituency Sitamarhi district, Bihar https://chanakyya.com/Assembly-Details/Bihar/Bathnaha__(SC)
[3.] Bathnaha Assembly constituency Sitamarhi district, Bihar https://www.oneindia.com/bathnaha-assembly-elections-br-24/
