Bakhtiarpur Election Result 2025 OUT: Bakhtiarpur Assembly constituency in Patna district is emerging as a battleground where Bihar’s semi-urban voters are increasingly balancing caste loyalties with development priorities. Historically dominated by traditional political families, the 2025 election could indicate whether performance-based politics is beginning to outweigh identity-driven voting.
Arun Kumar S/O Satrughan Sao of LJP (Ram Vilas) has become the new MLA of Bakhtiarpur.
Arun Kumar S/O Satrughan Sao of LJP (Ram Vilas) has won the Bihar Vidhan Sabha Election from Bakhtiarpur and has become the newest MLA with the total votes of 88,520 and the margin of 981.
Polling for Bakhtiarpur was held successfully on 6 November 2025 (Phase 1). Counting of votes and announcement of the results of the winning candidate is scheduled for 14 November 2025.
The sitting MLA of Bakhtiarpur constituency of Patna district is Aniruddh Kumar from RJD.
In 2010, the seat was won by Aniruddh Kumar (RJD) with approximately 52,782 votes, reflecting the party’s strong foothold in Patna district.
In 2015, Ranvijay Singh won the seat (BJP), securing around 61,496 votes, defeating his nearest rival by roughly 7,902 votes.
In 2020, the seat went to Aniruddh Kumar (RJD) again, who won with 89,483 votes, defeating the RJD candidate by a margin of 20,672 votes.
In 2025, Bakhtiarpur recorded a voter turnout of approximately 64.09%, slightly above the Phase 1 average, showing strong civic engagement.
The margin in 2020 was around 20,672 votes, demonstrating a competitive but comfortably held seat for JD(U).
Bakhtiarpur is Constituency No. 180 in Patna district and is part of the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituency.
| S.No | Candidate Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aniruddh Kumar | RJD |
| 2 | Arun Kumar S/O Nagendra Prasad Singh | Independent (IND) |
| 3 | Arun Kumar S/O Satrughan Sao | Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) |
| 4 | Arun Thakur | AAP |
| 5 | Balmiki Singh | Jan Suraaj Party |
| 6 | Gulshan Kumar Yadav | Janshakti Janta Dal |
| 7 | Ram Ratan Prasad Singh | Independent (IND) |
| 8 | Shambhu Singh | Independent (IND) |
The constituency has around 3,51,506 registered voters, including male, female, and third-gender electors.
The Bakhtiarpur Assembly constituency was established in 1951.
The primary Pincode associated with the general area of the Bakhtiarpur Assembly Constituency is 803212.
Once dominated by entrenched caste networks and family politics, Bakhtiarpur is now witnessing a gradual shift. Voters are increasingly concerned with local infrastructure, flood management (given the Ganga’s proximity), employment opportunities, and digital services. This transformation could set a precedent for similar semi-urban constituencies in Patna district in 2025 and beyond.
