Ghatal Assembly Elections 2026

Ghatal is a key legislative assembly constituency in West Bengal, located in the Paschim Medinipur district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Bharatiya Janata Party. Shital Kapat, from Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Shankar Dolai of the All India Trinamool Congress by a margin of 966 votes.

From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Ghatal assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.

West Bengal Assembly Constituencies

Ghatal Assembly Elections

Ghatal Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977

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Ghatal Assembly Election Results (2021)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Shital Kapat WINNER	Bharatiya Janata Party	105,812 Lead: 966	47%
Shankar Dolai	All India Trinamool Congress	104,846	47%
Kamal Chandra Dolui	Communist Party of India (Marxist)	10,165	5%
Anjan Jana	SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST)	2,008	1%
Nota	None Of The Above	1,305	1%
Tapan Kumar Dolui	Independent	1,239	1%

Ghatal Assembly Election Results (2016)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Shankar Dolai WINNER	All India Trinamool Congress	107,682 Lead: 19,479	50%
Kamal Chandra Dolui	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	88,203	41%
Anjushree Dolui	Bharatiya Janata Party	10,468	5%
Tanmoy Dolui	Independent	5,164	2%
Anjan Jana	Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist)	2,564	1%
None Of The Above	Nota	2,290	1%

Ghatal Assembly Election Results (2011)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Shankar Dolai WINNER	All India Trinamool Congress	101,355 Lead: 16,277	52%
Chhabi Pakhira	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	85,078	44%
Ashok Malik	Bharatiya Janata Party	4,584	2%
Mahitosh Bauri	Party For Democratic Socialism	2,984	2%

Ghatal Assembly Election Results (2006)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Ratan Pakhira WINNER	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	80,349 Lead: 50,887	59%
Ayan Dolui	Bharatiya Janata Party	29,462	22%
Sankar Dolui	Independent	20,742	15%
Satyeswar Satik	Party For Democratic Socialism	4,911	4%

Ghatal Assembly Election Results (2001)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Ratan Pakhira WINNER	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	68,464 Lead: 19,335	55%
Gopal Karak	All India Trinamool Congress	49,129	40%
Ajit Karak	Bharatiya Janata Party	6,540	5%

Ghatal Assembly Election Results (1996)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Ratan Pakhira WINNER	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	69,342 Lead: 18,184	56%
Rajani Kanta Dolui	Indian National Congress	51,158	41%
Abhiram Dolui	Bharatiya Janata Party	1,896	2%
Shyamapada Dolui	Amara Bengali	256	0%

Ghatal Assembly Election Results (1991)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Ratan Chandra Pakhira WINNER	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	58,942 Lead: 14,836	54%
Nimai Bag	Indian National Congress	44,106	41%
Mohan Chandra Dolui	Bharatiya Janata Party	3,800	4%
Shyama Pada Dolui	Amara Bengali	279	0%

Ghatal Assembly Election Results (1987)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Ratanchandra Pakhira WINNER	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	58,418 Lead: 23,612	61%
Madhu Sudan Dolai	Indian National Congress	34,806	36%
Mohan Chandra Dolai	Bharatiya Janata Party	792	1%
Biswanath Kalsar	Independent	232	0%

Ghatal Assembly Election Results (1982)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Gopal Mandal WINNER	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	47,607 Lead: 14,525	58%
Bag Nimai	Indian National Congress	33,082	40%
Durga Pada Santra	Independent	738	1%

Ghatal Assembly Election Results (1977)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Gopal Mondal WINNER	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	21,937 Lead: 8,256	53%
Baneswar Saha	Janta Party	13,681	33%
Bimalendu Dolui	Indian National Congress	5,017	12%

Source: ECI

Strike Rate

CPM 75%

AITC 25%

CPM won 6 times and AITC won 2 times since 1977 elections.

Ghatal MLA List

Year	Candidate's Name		Votes	Lead	Vote Share
2021	Shital Kapat	BJP	105,812	966	47%
2016	Shankar Dolai	AITC	107,682	19,479	50%
2011	Shankar Dolai	AITC	101,355	16,277	52%
2006	Ratan Pakhira	CPI(M)	80,349	50,887	59%
2001	Ratan Pakhira	CPM	68,464	19,335	55%
1996	Ratan Pakhira	CPM	69,342	18,184	56%
1991	Ratan Chandra Pakhira	CPM	58,942	14,836	54%
1987	Ratanchandra Pakhira	CPM	58,418	23,612	61%
1982	Gopal Mandal	CPM	47,607	14,525	58%
1977	Gopal Mondal	CPM	21,937	8,256	53%

Source: ECI

Ghatal Past Election Results

Year	Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
2021	Shital Kapat	BJP	105,812 (Lead: 966)	47%
2021	Shankar Dolai	AITC	104,846	47%
2016	Shankar Dolai	AITC	107,682 (Lead: 19,479)	50%
2016	Kamal Chandra Dolui	CPM	88,203	41%
2011	Shankar Dolai	AITC	101,355 (Lead: 16,277)	52%
2011	Chhabi Pakhira	CPM	85,078	44%
2006	Ratan Pakhira	CPI(M)	80,349 (Lead: 50,887)	59%
2006	Ayan Dolui	BJP	29,462	22%
2001	Ratan Pakhira	CPM	68,464 (Lead: 19,335)	55%
2001	Gopal Karak	AITC	49,129	40%
1996	Ratan Pakhira	CPM	69,342 (Lead: 18,184)	56%
1996	Rajani Kanta Dolui	INC	51,158	41%
1991	Ratan Chandra Pakhira	CPM	58,942 (Lead: 14,836)	54%
1991	Nimai Bag	INC	44,106	41%
1987	Ratanchandra Pakhira	CPM	58,418 (Lead: 23,612)	61%
1987	Madhu Sudan Dolai	INC	34,806	36%
1982	Gopal Mandal	CPM	47,607 (Lead: 14,525)	58%
1982	Bag Nimai	INC	33,082	40%
1977	Gopal Mondal	CPM	21,937 (Lead: 8,256)	53%
1977	Baneswar Saha	JNP	13,681	33%

Source: ECI

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West Bengal Ghatal Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Ghatal Assembly seat in the 2021 election?

Shital Kapat of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Ghatal Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Shankar Dolai of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) by a margin of 966 votes.

What is the historical strike rate of the Ghatal constituency in past elections?

The strike rate in the Ghatal constituency is 75% CPM and 25% AITC, with CPM won 6 times and AITC won 2 times since the 1977 elections.

What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Ghatal Assembly Election?

Shital Kapat (BJP) received 47.00% vote share.
Shankar Dolai (AITC) received 47.00% vote share.

What were the results of the 2021 Ghatal Assembly Election?

Shital Kapat (BJP) won the 2021 election with 105812 votes, leading by 966 votes and securing a 47.00% vote share.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Ghatal Assembly constituency fall under?

The Ghatal Assembly constituency falls under the Lok Sabha constituency of district.

What was the margin of victory in the Ghatal Assembly Election 2021?

Shital Kapat (BJP) won the Ghatal Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 966 votes over Shankar Dolai (AITC).

Who were the top candidates for the Ghatal Assembly Election 2021?

The top candidates in the Ghatal Assembly Election 2021 were:
Shital Kapat (BJP)
Shankar Dolai (AITC)
Kamal Chandra Dolui (CPI(M))
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Shital Kapat (BJP) emerging as the winner.

Disclaimer:

The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.

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