Kalchini Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
- Reservation:ST
- Registered Electorate:2,34,969
- Sitting MLA:Bishal Lama (BJP)
- Latest Turnout:80.78%
- 2021 Winning Margin:28,576 votes (14.6%)
Kalchini is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, with 2,34,969 registered voters. The current MLA is Bishal Lama of BJP, who won the 2021 election by a margin of 28,576 votes (14.6%). Voter turnout in the last election was 80.78%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Kalchini.
Kalchini Caste Data
Kalchini Vidhan Sabha in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal has approximately 2,34,969 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 40 groups commonly used in West Bengal election analysis. Rest is the largest share at 37.1%, followed by MUSLIM at 10.1%. This is a ST 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| Rest | 87,173 | 37.1% |
| MUSLIM | 23,731 | 10.1% |
| URAON | 18,562 | 7.9% |
| LAMA | 11,513 | 4.9% |
| CHHETRI | 7,284 | 3.1% |
| MUNDA | 5,404 | 2.3% |
- Rest37.1%87,173
- MUSLIM10.1%23,731
- URAON7.9%18,562
- LAMA4.9%11,513
- CHHETRI3.1%7,284
- MUNDA2.3%5,404
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Kalchini Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 5 of the last 7 elections in Kalchini.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manoj Tigga | BJP | 96,391 | 50.74% |
| Prakash Chik Baraik | TMC | 81,526 | 42.92% |
- Manoj TiggaBJP50.74%96,391
- Prakash Chik BaraikTMC42.92%81,526
Kalchini Booth-Level Data
| Booth # | Location / Polling Station | INC share | Margin | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Ashalata S.S.K. (New Building) | INC | -614 | 3.4% |
| 0 | Atia Bari Bangabari TG Primary School | INC | -465 | 2.8% |
| 0 | Baman Das Smriti Primary School | INC | 79 | 32.3% |
| 0 | Beech TG ICDS Centre, Gudam Line | INC | -241 | 1.1% |
| 1 | Bharnobari T.G. Primary School Booth No1 | INC | -467 | 2.2% |
| 2 | Bharnobari T.G. Primary School Booth No2 | INC | -287 | 3.1% |
| 0 | Chenari Academy English School | INC | -298 | 12% |
| 0 | Chinchula Out Division Girja Line I.C.D.S. Centre | INC | -184 | 1.2% |
| 0 | Choto Mechiabusty I.C.D.S Centre | INC | -270 | 3.3% |
| 0 | Chuapara T.G. Primary School | INC | -483 | 1.5% |
- Booth 0INCAshalata S.S.K. (New Building)3.4%+-614
- Booth 0INCAtia Bari Bangabari TG Primary School2.8%+-465
- Booth 0INCBaman Das Smriti Primary School32.3%+79
- Booth 0INCBeech TG ICDS Centre, Gudam Line1.1%+-241
- Booth 1INCBharnobari T.G. Primary School Booth No12.2%+-467
- Booth 2INCBharnobari T.G. Primary School Booth No23.1%+-287
- Booth 0INCChenari Academy English School12%+-298
- Booth 0INCChinchula Out Division Girja Line I.C.D.S. Centre1.2%+-184
- Booth 0INCChoto Mechiabusty I.C.D.S Centre3.3%+-270
- Booth 0INCChuapara T.G. Primary School1.5%+-483
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Common questions about Kalchini
Kalchini Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Kalchini Vidhan Sabha in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal is a ST Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,34,969 registered voters. The current MLA is Bishal Lama (BJP), elected in 2021 by 28,576 votes (14.6%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 37.1% of the seat profile. For general elections, Kalchini sits within the ALIPURDUARS 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 264 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 Kalchini.
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