Jyoti Devi: Biography, Wiki, Career, Net Worth, Caste, Contact, etc.

Jyoti Devi is a politician from Bihar and the current MLA for Barachatti (SC) in Gaya district, representing the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) party(HAM(S)) party. She won her seat in the 2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly election and previously served in 2010 with the Janata Dal United (JDU). She is known for her focus on development, including improving infrastructure and social welfare, especially for marginalized groups like the Musahars.

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Field	Details
Full Name	Jyoti Devi
Date of Birth	1966
Place of Birth	Gaya, Bihar
Political Party	Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) (HAM(S))
Position	Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Tenure	2010–2015 (Janata Dal United) 2020–present (HAM(S), started Nov 16, 2020)
Education	12th Pass, Intermediate in Arts, Wazirganj College, Wazirganj (2016)
Legislative Constituency	Barachatti (SC), Gaya district, Bihar
Electoral Experience	Elected MLA in 2010 (Janata Dal United) Contested in 2015 (HAM(S)) Elected MLA in 2020 (HAM(S))
Source of Inspiration	Community welfare and Jitan Ram Manjhi
Husband Name	Balevar Prasad
Religion	Hindu
Category	Scheduled Caste (SC)
Caste	Musahar (Mahadalit community)
Nationality	Indian
Language Style	Hindi
Major Issues	Infrastructure (roads, bridges), land rights, Musahar welfare, women’s empowerment
Professional Background	Social service
Special Achievements	Constructed 10 bridges, 3,300 km of roads Secured land titles for 900 families Organized self-help groups and anganwadi centers for Musahars Sat in Speaker’s chair on Women’s Day 2021

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Jyoti Devi Net worth

He has maintained transparency by regularly disclosing his assets and liabilities through election affidavits.

Field	Details
Declared Assets (2020)	₹86.75 lakh
Declared Liabilities (2020)	₹2.82 lakh
Criminal Record	0
Asset Breakdown	Includes residential properties and personal investments

Notes: The net worth will be updated soon.

This transparency reassures constituents that he is committed to clean governance, as he has declared his main assets, real estate, and personal holdings, to the public.

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Political Journey and Achievements

Political Journey

• 2010: Elected MLA for Barachatti (SC) with Janata Dal (United), defeating RJD’s Samta Devi by 23,746 votes (50.18% vote share).
• 2015: Switched to Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) due to family ties with Jitan Ram Manjhi; contested but lost Barachatti seat.
• 2020: Re-elected MLA for Barachatti on HAM(S) ticket; tenure began November 16, 2020, ongoing as of August 7, 2025.
• 2024: Expressed frustration over not being appointed a minister in NDA government, advocating for female representation.

Achievements

• Infrastructure: Built 10 bridges and 3,300 km of roads in Barachatti (2010–2015).
• Land Rights: Secured land titles for 900 families via NGO collaboration.
• Social Welfare: Organized self-help groups and anganwadi centers for Musahar community.
• Legislative Work: Asked over 250 questions in Vidhan Sabha (2010–2015).
• Recognition: Sat in Speaker’s chair on Women’s Day 2021.

Barachatti Assembly Election

Here is the summary of Barachatti Vidhnsabha Constituency’s past election results.

S.No	Candidate Name	Party	Votes
1	Jyoti Devi	Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAMS)	72,491
2	Samata Devi	Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)	66,173
3	Renuka Devi	Lok Janshakti Party (LJNSP)	11,244
4	Rita Devi	Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)	9,721
5	Arjun Bhuiyan	Independent	3,836
6	Remaining Candidates (Total)		22,437

Additional Details:

• Margin of Victory: 6,318
• Turnout: 185,902
• HAMS Gain From RJD

Future Vision for Barachatti

• More Roads and Bridges: Build new roads and bridges to connect Barachatti’s 155 villages, making travel and trade easier.
• Land for Poor Families: Help more poor families, especially Musahars, own land, like the 900 families helped earlier.
• Help for Musahars: Expand self-help groups and childcare centers to improve education and health for the Musahar community.
• Support for Women: Offer job training for women and push for more women in politics.
• Better Education: Add more schools and scholarships to help kids, especially from Scheduled Castes, study better.
• Government Projects: Team up with HAM(S) and NDA to bring more government schemes and funds to Barachatti.

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Personal Life and Background

Jyoti Devi, born around 1966, is a social worker and MLA from Barachatti (SC) in Gaya, Bihar. She belongs to the Musahar (Mahadalit) community, a Scheduled Caste. She is married to Baleshwar Prasad, also a social worker, and their daughter is married to the son of HAM(S) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi. She likely lives in Gaya district and is a voter in Bodhgaya. She finished her 12th grade (Arts) at Wazirganj College in 2016. With no criminal record, her life shows her dedication to helping her community, influenced by her Mahadalit background and family connections to key political figures.

Public Perception and Engagement

Field	Details
Public Image	Jyoti Devi is a hardworking MLA who focuses on improving roads, bridges, and the lives of the Musahar community in Barachatti.
Facebook Handle	https://www.facebook.com/228jyotidevi
Twitter Handle	https://x.com/Jyotimanjhi228
Instagram Handle	https://www.instagram.com/jyotidevi_228/
Contact Details	+91-9934264511
Permanent Address	Gaya, Bihar

Frequently Asked Questions

Jyoti Devi Photo

Sources:

[1.] Jyoti Devi – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jyoti_Devi

[2.] Jyoti Devi HAMS Barachatti https://www.myneta.info/Bihar2020/candidate.php?candidate_id=9935

[3.] Jyoti Devi – National Portal of India https://v2.india.gov.in/directory/whos-who/mla/smt-jyoti-devi-3085292693974