Nagrakata (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
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Nagrakata is an assembly
constituency in Jalpaiguri district
in the India
n state
of West Bengal
. The seat is reserved for scheduled tribes.
, No. 21 Nagrakata (Vidhan Sabha constituency) (ST) covers Nagrakata
community development block
, Matiali
community development block and Banarhat II and Chamurchi gram panchayat
s of Dhupguri
community development block.
Nagrakata (Vidhan Sabha constituency) is part of No. 2 Alipurduars (Lok Sabha constituency)
(ST).
.# Swing calculated on Congress+Trinamool Congress vote percentages taken together in 2006. ## JMM did not contest this seat in 2006.
, Sukhmoith (Piting) Oraon of CPI(M)
won the 16 Nagrakata (ST) seat defeating his nearest rival Shankar Barik of Congress
. Contests in most years were multi cornered but only winners and runners are being mentioned. Chaitan Munda of CPI(M) defeated Ganesh Oraon of Trinamool Congress
in 2001, Victor Lakra of Congress in 1996 and Bhadeya Oraon of Congress in 1991. Sukra Oraon of CPI(M) defeated Bhadea Oraon of Congress in 1987. Punai Oraon of CPI(M) defeated Tuna Oraon of Congress in 1982 and Hemraj Bhagat of Congress in 1977.
won in 1972. Punai Oraon of CPI(M) won in 1971. Budhu Bhagat of Congress won in 1969, 1967 and 1962
. In 1957
Mangru Bhagat of CPI and Budhu Bhagat of Congress won the Mal (ST) joint seat.
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 Jalpaiguri district
Jalpaiguri District
Jalpaiguri district is the largest district of North Bengal, covering an area 6,245 km2. It is situated between 26° 16' and 27° 0' North latitudes and 88° 4' and 89° 53' East longitudes...
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...
. The seat is reserved for scheduled tribes.
Extent
As per orders of the Delimitation CommissionDelimitation Commission of India
Delimitation commission or Boundary commission of India is a Commission established by Government of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act. The main task of the commission is to redraw the boundaries of the various assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies based on a recent...
, No. 21 Nagrakata (Vidhan Sabha constituency) (ST) covers Nagrakata
Nagrakata (Community development block)
Nagrakata is an administrative division in Malbazar subdivision of Jalpaiguri district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Nagrakata and Banarhat police stations serve this block...
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...
, Matiali
Matiali (Community development block)
Matiali is an administrative division in Malbazar subdivision of Jalpaiguri district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Metiali police station serves this block...
community development block and Banarhat II and Chamurchi 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 Dhupguri
Dhupguri (Community development block)
Dhupguri is an administrative division in Jalpaiguri Sadar subdivision of Jalpaiguri district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Dhupguri and Banarhat police stations serve this block. Headquarters of this block is at Dhupguri...
community development block.
Nagrakata (Vidhan Sabha constituency) is part of No. 2 Alipurduars (Lok Sabha constituency)
Alipurduars (Lok Sabha constituency)
Alipurduars Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 543 parliamentary constituencies in India. The constituency centres on Alipurduar in West Bengal. The seat is reserved for scheduled tribes.-Assembly segments:...
(ST).
2011
In the 2011 election , Joseph Munda of Congress defeated his nearest rival Sukhmoith Oraon of CPI(M)..# Swing calculated on Congress+Trinamool Congress vote percentages taken together in 2006. ## JMM did not contest this seat in 2006.
1977-2006
In the 2006 state assembly electionsWest 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...
, Sukhmoith (Piting) Oraon 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 16 Nagrakata (ST) seat defeating his nearest rival Shankar Barik 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...
. Contests in most years were multi cornered but only winners and runners are being mentioned. Chaitan Munda of CPI(M) defeated Ganesh Oraon 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...
in 2001, Victor Lakra of Congress in 1996 and Bhadeya Oraon of Congress in 1991. Sukra Oraon of CPI(M) defeated Bhadea Oraon of Congress in 1987. Punai Oraon of CPI(M) defeated Tuna Oraon of Congress in 1982 and Hemraj Bhagat of Congress in 1977.
1962–1972
Prem Oraon of CPICommunist Party of India
The Communist Party of India is a national political party in India. In the Indian communist movement, there are different views on exactly when the Indian communist party was founded. The date maintained as the foundation day by CPI is 26 December 1925...
won in 1972. Punai Oraon of CPI(M) won in 1971. Budhu Bhagat of Congress won in 1969, 1967 and 1962
West 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...
. 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...
Mangru Bhagat of CPI and Budhu Bhagat of Congress won the Mal (ST) joint seat.