Darjeeling Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Darjeeling, West Bengal
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:2,34,997
- Sitting MLA:Neeraj Tamang Zimba (BJP)
- Latest Turnout:68.65%
- 2021 Winning Margin:21,276 votes (12.6%)
Darjeeling is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Darjeeling, West Bengal, with 2,34,997 registered voters. The current MLA is Neeraj Tamang Zimba of BJP, who won the 2021 election by a margin of 21,276 votes (12.6%). Voter turnout in the last election was 68.65%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Darjeeling.
Darjeeling Caste Data
Darjeeling Vidhan Sabha in Darjeeling, West Bengal has approximately 2,34,997 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 40 groups commonly used in West Bengal election analysis. RAI is the largest share at 18.3%, followed by Rest at 17.1%. This is a General Vidhan Sabha seat at constituency level; the table below lists surnames with estimated voter counts and share of the profile—not booth-by-booth splits. For campaign planning and newsroom research, VoteSutra also provides booth-wise surname maps, swing booth reports and full dossiers on WhatsApp request.
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| RAI | 43,004 | 18.3% |
| Rest | 40,184 | 17.1% |
| TAMANG | 25,144 | 10.7% |
| GURUNG | 13,864 | 5.9% |
| SUBBA | 13,394 | 5.7% |
| CHHETRI | 11,984 | 5.1% |
- RAI18.3%43,004
- Rest17.1%40,184
- TAMANG10.7%25,144
- GURUNG5.9%13,864
- SUBBA5.7%13,394
- CHHETRI5.1%11,984
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Darjeeling Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 5 of the last 7 elections in Darjeeling.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raju Bista | BJP | 87,252 | 55.01% |
| Gopal Lama | TMC | 55,907 | 35.25% |
| Munish Tamang | INC | 6,691 | 4.22% |
- Raju BistaBJP55.01%87,252
- Gopal LamaTMC35.25%55,907
- Munish TamangINC4.22%6,691
Darjeeling Booth-Level Data
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Darjeeling Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Darjeeling Vidhan Sabha in Darjeeling, West Bengal is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,34,997 registered voters. The current MLA is Neeraj Tamang Zimba (BJP), elected in 2021 by 21,276 votes (12.6%). Community estimates place RAI as the largest group at roughly 18.3% of the seat profile. For general elections, Darjeeling sits within the DARJEELING Lok Sabha segment. Election results on this page run back to 2008, with cycle-by-cycle margins and party shifts. You can preview the strongest and weakest polling booths; the full margin heatmap covers all 321 booths in the paid dossier. Whether you are planning a campaign, covering the seat as a journalist, or researching West Bengal politics, this page is the free starting point—message VoteSutra on WhatsApp for the complete booth-wise caste and strategy report for Darjeeling.
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