Bandwan Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Purulia, West Bengal
- Reservation:ST
- Registered Electorate:2,72,609
- Sitting MLA:Rajib Lochan Saren (TMC)
- Latest Turnout:83.57%
- 2021 Winning Margin:18,831 votes (7.8%)
Bandwan is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Purulia, West Bengal, with 2,72,609 registered voters. The current MLA is Rajib Lochan Saren of TMC, who won the 2021 election by a margin of 18,831 votes (7.8%). Voter turnout in the last election was 83.57%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Bandwan.
Bandwan Caste Data
Bandwan Vidhan Sabha in Purulia, West Bengal has approximately 2,72,609 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 40 groups commonly used in West Bengal election analysis. MAHTO is the largest share at 34.4%, followed by Rest at 15.7%. 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| MAHTO | 93,777 | 34.4% |
| Rest | 42,799 | 15.7% |
| SINGH | 11,994 | 4.4% |
| MANJHI | 10,904 | 4% |
| MUSLIM | 8,996 | 3.3% |
| MANDI | 8,723 | 3.2% |
- MAHTO34.4%93,777
- Rest15.7%42,799
- SINGH4.4%11,994
- MANJHI4%10,904
- MUSLIM3.3%8,996
- MANDI3.2%8,723
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Bandwan Election Results (2008–2026)
TMC has won 4 of the last 7 elections in Bandwan.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalipada Saren (kherwal) | TMC | 1,12,174 | 46.35% |
| Dr. Pranat Tudu | BJP | 84,730 | 35.01% |
| Sonamani Tudu | CPM | 20,449 | 8.45% |
- Kalipada Saren (kherwal)TMC46.35%1,12,174
- Dr. Pranat TuduBJP35.01%84,730
- Sonamani TuduCPM8.45%20,449
Bandwan Booth-Level Data
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Bandwan Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Bandwan Vidhan Sabha in Purulia, West Bengal is a ST Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,72,609 registered voters. The current MLA is Rajib Lochan Saren (TMC), elected in 2021 by 18,831 votes (7.8%). Community estimates place MAHTO as the largest group at roughly 34.4% of the seat profile. For general elections, Bandwan sits within the JHARGRAM 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 341 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 Bandwan.
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