Nuapada District belongs to state of Odisha, India. The District is located in the western part of Odisha. Nuapada District was created on 1st April 1993 by carving out of undivided Kalahandi District with an area of 3,852 Sq. Kms.
Nuapada By-Election 2025 Date
The by-election for Nuapada will be held on 11 November 2025, and the result will be declared on 14 November 2025.
Nuapada Odisha Election Result 2024
In the last full assembly election in 2024, Rajendra Dholakia of the BJD won the seat of Nuapada Odisha.
Who Was Rajendra Dholakia?
Rajendra Dholakia was an Indian politician from Odisha. He was a member of Odisha Legislative Assembly representing Nuapada as a former Cabinet Minister Government of Odisha and Member of the Biju Janata Dal.
Who was seating MLA in Nuapada?
The Nuapada Assembly constituency seat in Odisha is currently vacant due to the death of the sitting MLA, Rajendra Dholakia, in September 2025. A by-election for the Nuapada seat is currently underway in Odisha. Polling is scheduled to be held on November 11, 2025, with the counting of votes on November 14, 2025.
Nuapada Odisha By-Election 2025: Full Candidates List
Here are the main candidates contesting the Nuapada by-poll 2025:
| Name | Age | Party Code | Criminal Cases | Education Level | Total Liabilities | PAN Given (Y/N) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashraya Mahananda | 40 | IND | No | Graduate Professional | 3,25,000 ~ 3 Lacs+ |
Y | ||||||
| Bhakta Bandhu Dharua | 47 | IND | No | 10th Pass | 0 ~ |
Y | ||||||
| Bhubanlal Sahu | 45 | IND | No | 8th Pass | 0 ~ |
N | ||||||
| Chakranta Jena | 51 | IND | No | Others | 5,00,000 ~ 5 Lacs+ |
Y | ||||||
| Ghasi Ram Majhi | 63 | INC | Yes
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Graduate Professional | ||||||||
Nuapada Odisha By-Election Voting Time
Voting for Nuapada will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on election day. People should carry valid photo identification. Everything should follow the standard Election Commission protocol for a smooth and fair process.
What is the Population of Nuapada?
The most recent census data available is from 2011, and for Nuapada, the estimated population is approximately 610,382, with 3,01,962 males and 3,08,420 females.
How many Registered Voters in Nuapada?
The Nuapada constituency has about 2,43,514 registered voters. To ensure accessibility and smooth voting, several additional polling booths have been introduced.
Nuapada Constituency was Established in?
The Nuapada constituency (No. 71) came into being in 1951.
Nuapada By-Election 2025 FAQ
Why is the Nuapada By-Election 2025 Being Conducted?
The by-election 2025 of Nuapada was necessitated after the demise of sitting MLA in 2025, Rajendra Dholakia of the BJD.
Nuapada is in which district of Odisha?
Nuapada is a district itself in Odisha, created in 1993 by being carved out of the undivided Kalahandi District. It is not a subdivision of another district, but rather its own administrative district located in the western part of the state.
What is the voting time for the Nuapada by-election 2025?
Polling will be conducted between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on election day. Voters are required to carry valid photo ID and follow standard election protocols.
How many registered voters are there in Nuapada?
There are about 2,43,514 registered voters in the Nuapada Assembly constituency, as per recent electoral records.
What is Nuapada By-Polls 2025 Result Date?
The by-election for Nuapada will be held on 11 November 2025, and the result will be declared on 14 November 2025.
