Balarampur, Purulia (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
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Balarampur is an assembly
constituency in Purulia district
in the India
n state
of West Bengal
. It is an open seat from 2011 but earlier was reserved for scheduled tribes.
community development block
; Chakaltore, Dimdiha, Durku, Garafusra, Lagda and Sonaijuri gram panchayat
s of Purulia I
community development block; and 3. Chatu Hansa, Hensla and Puara gram panchayats of Arsa
community development block.
Balarampur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) is part of No. 35 Purulia (Lok Sabha constituency)
.
.# Swing calculated on Congress+Trinamool Congress vote percentages taken together in 2006.
, 2001, 1996 and 1991 state assembly elections Bhandu Majhi of CPI(M)
won the Balarampur assembly seat defeating his nearest rivals Barjuram Ram Singh Sardar of Trinamool Congress
, Lambodar Mandi of Trinamool Congress, Dulali Mandi of Congress
, and Subhas Mudi of Congress respectively. Contests in most years were multi cornered but only winners and runners are being mentioned. Bikram Tudu of CPI(M) defeated Rasik Chandra Majhi of Congress in 1987, and Rup Singh Majhi of Congress in 1982 and 1977.
. Bhim Chandra Mahato, Independent, won in 1957
. Prior to that the Balarampur seat was not there.
Vidhan Sabha
The Vidhan Sabha or the Legislative Assembly is the lower house or the sole house of the provincial legislature in the different states of India. The same name is also used for the lower house of the legislatures for two of the union territories, Delhi and Pondicherry...
constituency in Purulia district
Purulia District
Purulia district is one of the nineteen districts of West Bengal state in eastern India. The town of Purulia is the administrative headquarters of the district.-History:...
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of West Bengal
West Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP...
. It is an open seat from 2011 but earlier was reserved for scheduled tribes.
Extent
As per orders of the Delimitation Commission, No. 239 Balarampur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) is composed of the following: BalarampurBalarampur, Purulia (community development block)
Balarampur is an administrative division in Purulia Sadar West subdivision of Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Balarampur police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is at Basgarh...
community development block
Community Development Block in India
The Community development block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a Block Development Officer...
; Chakaltore, Dimdiha, Durku, Garafusra, Lagda and Sonaijuri gram panchayat
Gram panchayat
Gram panchayats are local self-governments at the village or small town level in India. As of 2002 there were about 265,000 gram panchayats in India. The gram panchayat is the foundation of the Panchayat System. A gram panchayat can be set up in villages with minimum population of 300...
s of Purulia I
Purulia I (community development block)
Purulia I is an administrative division in Purulia Sadar East subdivision of Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Kenda, Purulia Muffasil, Arsha and Purulia Town police stations serve this block. Headquarters of this block is at Bhatbandh...
community development block; and 3. Chatu Hansa, Hensla and Puara gram panchayats of Arsa
Arsa
Arsha is an administrative division in Purulia Sadar West subdivision of Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Arsha and Purulia Muffasil police stations serve this block...
community development block.
Balarampur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) is part of No. 35 Purulia (Lok Sabha constituency)
Purulia (Lok Sabha constituency)
Purulia Lok Sabha constituency is one of the present 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal state in eastern India. India has total 543 Lok Sabha constituencies.-Assembly segments:...
.
2011
Uttam Banerjee, contesting as an independent candidate, was a rebel Congress candidate..# Swing calculated on Congress+Trinamool Congress vote percentages taken together in 2006.
1977-2006
In the 2006West Bengal state assembly election, 2006
The West Bengal state assembly election of 2006, part of a series of state assembly elections in 2006, was scheduled to occur in five phases. The election took place in the following manner — for 45 assembly constituency s occurred on April 17, 2006; 66 ACs on April 22, 77 ACs on April 27, 57 ACs...
, 2001, 1996 and 1991 state assembly elections Bhandu Majhi of CPI(M)
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
The Communist Party of India is a political party in India. It has a strong presence in the states of Kerala, West Bengal and Tripura. As of 2011, CPI is leading the state government in Tripura. It leads the Left Front coalition of leftist parties in various states and the national parliament of...
won the Balarampur assembly seat defeating his nearest rivals Barjuram Ram Singh Sardar of Trinamool Congress
All India Trinamool Congress
The All India Trinamool Congress is a state political party in West Bengal. Founded in 1 January 1998, the party is led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Trinamool Congress is currently the second largest member of the ruling United Progressive Alliance coalition...
, Lambodar Mandi of Trinamool Congress, Dulali Mandi of Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
, and Subhas Mudi of Congress respectively. Contests in most years were multi cornered but only winners and runners are being mentioned. Bikram Tudu of CPI(M) defeated Rasik Chandra Majhi of Congress in 1987, and Rup Singh Majhi of Congress in 1982 and 1977.
1957-1972
Rup Singh Majhi of Congress won in 1972. Bikram Tudu of CPI(M) won in 1971. Gobardhan Majhi of Lok Sewak Sangh/ Independent won in 1969 and 1967. Padak Mahata of LSS won in 1962West Bengal state assembly election, 1962
The West Bengal state assembly election of 1962 was a part of a series of state assembly elections in 1962.-Alliances:On the political left two alliances had emered; the United Left Election Committee and the United Left Front...
. Bhim Chandra Mahato, Independent, won in 1957
West Bengal state assembly election, 1957
The West Bengal state assembly election of 1957, part of a series of state assembly elections in 1957.-Alliances:On the political left two alliances had emered; the United Left Election Committee and the United Left Front...
. Prior to that the Balarampur seat was not there.