Purulia (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
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Purulia is an assembly
constituency in Purulia district
in the India
n state
of West Bengal
.
municipality; Purulia II
community development blocks
; Bhandar Purachipida and Manara gram panchayat
s of Purulia I
community development block.
Joypur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) is part of No. 35 Purulia (Lok Sabha constituency)
.
.# Swing calculated on Congress+Trinamool Congress vote percentages taken together in 2006.
and 2001 state assembly elections, Nikhil Mukherjee of CPI(M)
won the Purulia assembly seat defeating his nearest rivals Dr. Sukumar Roy of Congress
and Kamakshya Prasad Singh Deo of Trinamool Congress
respectively. Contests in most years were multi cornered but only winners and runners are being mentioned. Mamata Mukherjee of CPI(M) defeated Sukumar Roy of Congress in 1996, 1991 and 1987. Sukumar Roy of ICS defeated Mahadeb Mukherjee of CPI(M) in 1982. Mahadeb Mukherjee of CPI(M) defeated Sanat Kumar Mukherjee, Independent, in 1977.
. In 1957
Purulia was a joint seat with one seat reserved for SC. Nakul Chandra Sahis, Independent, and Labanya Prova Ghosh, Independent, won in 1957. In independent India’s first election in 1951
, it was a joint seat entitled Purulia cum Hura. The area now part of Purulia district was then part of Bihar. Dimo Charmahar and Samarendra Nath Ojha, both of Lok Sewak Sangh, won in 1951.
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 Purulia district
Purulia District
Purulia district is one of the nineteen districts of West Bengal state in eastern India. The town of Purulia is the administrative headquarters of the district.-History:...
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...
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Extent
As per orders of the Delimitation Commission, No. 242 Purulia (Vidhan Sabha constituency) is composed of the following: PuruliaPurulia
Purulia , also spelled Puruliya, also known as "Manbhum City", is a city located in West Bengal state, India, and was constituted in 1876. It is the location of the district headquarters of Purulia district. Purulia is located on the north of the Kasai river and is a major road and railway...
municipality; Purulia II
Purulia II (community development block)
Purulia II is an administrative division in Purulia Sadar East subdivision of Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Purulia Muffasil and Purulia Town police stations serve this block...
community development blocks
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...
; Bhandar Purachipida and Manara 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 Purulia I
Purulia I (community development block)
Purulia I is an administrative division in Purulia Sadar East subdivision of Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Kenda, Purulia Muffasil, Arsha and Purulia Town police stations serve this block. Headquarters of this block is at Bhatbandh...
community development block.
Joypur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) is part of No. 35 Purulia (Lok Sabha constituency)
Purulia (Lok Sabha constituency)
Purulia Lok Sabha constituency is one of the present 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal state in eastern India. India has total 543 Lok Sabha constituencies.-Assembly segments:...
.
2011
In the 2011 elections , Kamakshya Prasad Singh Deo of Trinamool Congress defeated his nearest rival Koushik Majumder of CPI(M)..# Swing calculated on Congress+Trinamool Congress vote percentages taken together in 2006.
1977-2006
In the 2006West 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...
and 2001 state assembly elections, Nikhil Mukherjee 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 Purulia assembly seat defeating his nearest rivals Dr. Sukumar Roy 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...
and Kamakshya Prasad Singh Deo 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...
respectively. Contests in most years were multi cornered but only winners and runners are being mentioned. Mamata Mukherjee of CPI(M) defeated Sukumar Roy of Congress in 1996, 1991 and 1987. Sukumar Roy of ICS defeated Mahadeb Mukherjee of CPI(M) in 1982. Mahadeb Mukherjee of CPI(M) defeated Sanat Kumar Mukherjee, Independent, in 1977.
1951-1972
Sanat Kumar Mukherjee of Congress won in 1972 and 1971. Bibhuti Bhusan Dasgupta of Lok Sewak Sangh/ Independent won in 1969 and 1967. Tara Pada Roy of Congress won in 1962West 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...
Purulia was a joint seat with one seat reserved for SC. Nakul Chandra Sahis, Independent, and Labanya Prova Ghosh, Independent, won in 1957. In independent India’s first election in 1951
West Bengal state assembly election, 1952
The West Bengal state assembly election of 1952, part of a series of state assembly elections in 1952.-Alliances:On the political left, two alliances had emered the United Socialist Organisation of India and the People's United Socialist Front The West Bengal state assembly election of 1952,...
, it was a joint seat entitled Purulia cum Hura. The area now part of Purulia district was then part of Bihar. Dimo Charmahar and Samarendra Nath Ojha, both of Lok Sewak Sangh, won in 1951.