Bhagalpur is the third-biggest city in Bihar, sits elegantly on the southern banks of the Ganga. Earlier known as Champa Nagri, it was the capital of the ancient Anga Mahajanapada, one of India’s 16 great republics. Referred to as the Silk City of India, Bhagalpur is famous for its handwoven Tussar silk, which remains a hallmark of traditional craftsmanship.
The city is also ahead in terms of educational prominence, as it houses several institutions like Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bihar Agricultural University and IIIT Bhagalpur, making it an upcoming academic hub. The upcoming Vikramshila Central University will further raise its stature near the medieval Buddhist seat of learning ruins.
Bhagalpur Constituency Election 2025 Date
The Bhagalpur Assembly constituency will go to the polls in Phase 2 on November 11, 2025 and the results will be declared on November 14, 2025. The fight here is expected to be one of Bihar’s most keenly watched battles, with both the Congress and the BJP eyeing control of this historic seat.
Bhagalpur Bihar Election Result 2020
In the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, Congress candidate Ajeet Sharma had retained the seat, defeating BJP’s Rohit Pandey by a thin margin of 1,113 votes. The result could have gone in favour of BJP if the LJP had not put up its candidate, who polled more than 20,000 votes. With LJP back in the NDA fold, BJP is confident about turning the tables in 2025.
Bhagalpur Constituency Election Candidate List
- Rohit Pandey (INC)
- Ajeet Sharma (INC)
- Rekha Das (BJP)
- Abhay Kant Jha (BSP)
- Ravi Kumar Singh (JSP)
- Yogendra Prasad Yadav (SUCI)
- Sanjay Kumar Yadav (PPI-D)
- S J Vedant (SCP-I)
- Chandra Kishore Sah (BP-L)
- Dhananjay Kumar Pandey (IND)
- Nisha Bharti (IND)
- Subodh Mandal (IND)
Bhagalpur Bihar Assembly Election Voting Time
Voting will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Proper arrangements are expected in urban booths to deal with the heavy turnout in central Bhagalpur and its adjoining wards.
What is the population of Bhagalpur?
The population of Bhagalpur is approximately 4 lakh, having a literacy rate of more than 80%, one of the highest in Bihar. Hindus constitute about 70% and Muslims about 29% of the residents. The constituency is completely urban, comprising professionals, traders and silk industry workers.
How Many Bhagalpur Registered Voters?
In 2020, Bhagalpur had 333,795 registered voters, and 335,076 in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. With a high literacy rate, the percentage of voter turnout is low, at an average of 48%, which indicates widespread voter apathy.
Bhagalpur Was Established In?
The Bhagalpur Assembly constituency was established in 1951 and is a part of the Bhagalpur Lok Sabha seat. In the last 18 elections, Congress and BJP including Jana Sangh have won nine times each and the Janata Party once. Veteran BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Choubey from 1995 to 2014 dominated the seat which is now represented by Ajeet Sharma of Congress.
DISCLAIMER: Election details, dates and candidate information are based on official Election Commission data and public sources; updates may follow official announcements.
