Balrampur is in Bihar’s Katihar district, is one of the most politically active constituencies in the Seemanchal region with its Muslim-majority population and agrarian economy, the constituency has often seen multi-cornered contests.
There were clear trends in Balrampur’s political trends consistently reflecting the mood of this region, where social and religious diversity seems to dominate voting patterns. Geographically, it falls close to the West Bengal border and remains a vital link between Bihar and the northeastern states.
Balrampur Election 2025 Date
The election in the Balrampur constituency of Bihar will take place on November 11, 2025, in Phase 2 of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025. Votes will be counted on November 14, 2025. As both alliances NDA and Mahagathbandhan are putting up formidable candidates, the contest is likely to be tough.
Balrampur Bihar Election Result 2020
In the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation [CPI(ML)(L)] candidate, Mahboob Alam, won by a margin with a difference of 53,597 votes against Vikassheel Insaan Party candidate Barun Kumar Jha. With Alam’s win, Balrampur further cemented its growing reputation as an opposition bastion, firmly securing for the RJD Left combine a political landscape once dominated entirely by other political affiliations.
Balrampur Bihar Vidhan Sabha Chunav 2025: Candidates List
- Mahboob Alam – CPI(ML)(L)
- Barun Kumar Jha – BJP/VIP (probable NDA candidate)
- Md. Zinnah – Independent
- Sangita Devi – Lok Janshakti Party (LJP)
- Azad Khan – Rashtriya Jan Kranti Party (RJKP)
- Khawaja Bahauddin Ahmed – Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
- Munovar Husain – Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI)
- Md. Shamim Akhtar – PPI(D)
Balrampur Bihar Assembly Election Voting Time
Polling in Balrampur is scheduled to start at 7:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Voters will cast their votes in different booths amidst tight security. The Election Commission has identified sensitive polling areas given the history of close contests in this constituency.
What is the Population of Balrampur?
Balrampur has an estimated population of more than 4 lakh, out of which Muslims constitute about 61 percent of the total. Scheduled Castes amount to about 12 percent, while Scheduled Tribes are about 1.6 percent. Agriculture is the mainstay of the local economy, with paddy, maize, and jute being some of the crops available, but floods occur frequently and industries are scanty.
How Many Balrampur Registered Voters?
In the 2020 Assembly polls, Balrampur had 333,492 registered voters, which increased to 350,083 by the time of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The voter base remains dynamic with several additions and deletions under the ongoing voter list revision exercise, aimed at updating electoral rolls across Seemanchal.
Balrampur Was Established In?
The Balrampur Assembly constituency officially came into being in the year 2008 after the Delimitation Commission recommendations. Since then, three elections have been held: in 2010, 2015 and 2020.
DISCLAIMER: Election details, dates and candidate information are based on official Election Commission data and public sources; updates may follow official announcements.
