Teghra

Demographic profile

In the 2020 Assembly elections, there were a total of 279769 registered voters, of which 149501 were male, 129382 female and 869 from the third gender. In the 2015 Assembly elections, there were a total of 268821 registered voters, of which 144976 were male, 123829 female and 238 from the third gender. In 2010 elections, there were a total of 222431 registered voters in this constituency, of which 120056 were male and 102375 female and 132 from the third gender.

The number of service voters in this Assembly constituency was 17 in 2020, 16 in 2015, and 0 in 2010.

The electorate gender ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2020 was 865, 854 in 2015, and 853 in 2010.

Poll dates

In the 2020 state Assembly elections, this seat voted in Phase 2 on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and the results were declared on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

In the 2015 state Assembly elections, this seat voted in Phase 1 on Monday, October 12, 2015 and the results were declared on Sunday, November 8, 2015.

In the 2010 polls, this constituency voted in Phase 4 on Monday, November 1, 2010 and the results were declared on Wednesday, November 24, 2010.

Extent

Assembly constituency no.143. Teghra comprises of the following areas of Begusarai district in the Mithila region of Bihar: CD Block Teghra; Gram Panchayats Bihat-I to IV, Malhipur (North), Malhipur (South), Papraur, Garahara-I & II, Simaria-I & II, Rajwara, Amarpur, Peepra Dewas & Hajipur of Barauni CD Block.

This constituency covers an approximate area of 211.97 square kilometers and the geographic coordinates of Teghra is: 25°27'44.6"N 85°58'10.6"E.

A total of four Assembly constituencies in the state of Bihar share borders with Teghra constituency, which are: Bachhwara, Begusarai, Matihani, Mokama. This constituency shares an inter-state border with .

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, In 2020, this seat registered a turnout of 59.96%, while it was 59.46% in 2015, and 55.45% in 2010.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, Ram Ratan Singh of CPI won in this constituency beating Birendra Kumar of JDU by a margin of 47979 votes which was 28.04% of the total votes cast. In 2015, Birendra Kumar of RJD was the winner in this seat beating Ram Lakhan Singh of BJP by a margin of 15611 votes which was 9.77% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2010 Assembly elections, Lalan Ku of BJP won this seat defeating Ram Ratan Singh of CPI by a margin of 5846 votes which was 4.74% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, Ram Ratan Singh of CPI had a vote share of 49.8% in this seat. In the 2015 Assembly elections, Birendra Kumar of RJD got a vote share of 43.16% , In the 2010 Assembly elections, Lalan Ku of BJP got a vote share of 31.37% in Teghra.