Kashipur Assembly Elections 2026
Kashipur is a key legislative assembly constituency in West Bengal, located in the Purulia district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Bharatiya Janata Party. Kamalakanta Hansda, from Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Swapan Kumar Beltharia of the All India Trinamool Congress by a margin of 7387 votes.
Kashipur Assembly constituency is part of the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Jyotirmay Singh Mahato won the Purulia parliamentary seat by defeating Shantiram Mahato of the All India Trinamool Congress with a margin of 17079 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Kashipur assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Kashipur Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
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Kashipur Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kamalakanta Hansda
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
92,938
Lead: 7,387
|
48% |
| Swapan Kumar Beltharia | All India Trinamool Congress | 85,551 | 44% |
| Mallika Mahata | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 10,927 | 6% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 2,401 | 1% |
| Dipak Mahato | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 2,269 | 1% |
| Narendra Nath Mahata | Amra Bangalee | 806 | 0% |
Kashipur Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Swapan Kumar Beltharia
WINNER
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
87,483
Lead: 19,578
|
49% |
| Sudin Kisku | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 67,905 | 38% |
| Kamalakanta Hansda | Bharatiya Janata Party | 11,485 | 6% |
| Dipendu Mahato (dipu) | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha | 3,069 | 2% |
| Dipak Mahato | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 2,948 | 2% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 2,727 | 2% |
| Baidyanath Hasda | Jharkhand Disom Party | 2,249 | 1% |
| Bauri Rajesh | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,729 | 1% |
Kashipur Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Swapan Kumar Belthariya
WINNER
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
69,492
Lead: 3,721
|
45% |
| Subhas Chandra Mahata | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 65,771 | 42% |
| Satrughna Murmu | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha | 4,240 | 3% |
| Prasanta Singh Deo | Bharatiya Janata Party | 3,933 | 3% |
| Dilip Mahato | Independent | 3,671 | 2% |
| Manilal Hembram | Jharkhand Disom Party | 2,653 | 2% |
| Sanjit Chakraborty | Party For Democratic Socialism | 1,994 | 1% |
| Chittaranjan Mahato | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,965 | 1% |
| Subhas Chandra Mahato | Ajsu Party | 991 | 1% |
| Ram Prasad Majhi | Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (prajatantrik) | 666 | 0% |
Kashipur Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rabindra Nath Hembram
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
56,208
Lead: 26,846
|
56% |
| Anath Bandhu Patar | All India Trinamool Congress | 29,362 | 29% |
| Sabitri Kisku | Indian National Congress | 6,422 | 6% |
| Abhiram Besra | Independent | 4,125 | 4% |
| Anil Kumar Baskey | Independent | 4,113 | 4% |
Kashipur Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rabindranath Hembram
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
48,632
Lead: 16,472
|
53% |
| Buddheswar Saren | All India Trinamool Congress | 32,160 | 35% |
| Kamalakanta Hansda | Bharatiya Janata Party | 6,274 | 7% |
| Bhudeb Hembram | Independent | 2,250 | 2% |
| Nandalal Kisku | Independent | 1,828 | 2% |
Kashipur Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rabindranath Hembram
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
54,487
Lead: 26,114
|
55% |
| Patar Subhas Chandra | Indian National Congress | 28,373 | 29% |
| Devaswaran Hansda | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha | 7,633 | 8% |
| Ramaswar Majhi | Bharatiya Janata Party | 3,744 | 4% |
| Bhudeb Hembram | Independent | 1,478 | 1% |
Kashipur Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Surendra Nath Majhi
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
48,371
Lead: 26,760
|
55% |
| Nandalal Saren | Indian National Congress | 21,611 | 25% |
| Rameswar Majhi | Bharatiya Janata Party | 8,550 | 10% |
| Narayan Nchandra Murmumu | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha | 4,428 | 5% |
| Sambhu Nath Majhi | Independent | 1,020 | 1% |
| Mahindra Kisku | Jharkhand Party | 580 | 1% |
Kashipur Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Surendra Nath Majhi
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
40,701
Lead: 14,206
|
55% |
| Anil Baran Murmu | Indian National Congress | 26,495 | 36% |
| Naryan Chndra Murmu | Independent | 2,442 | 3% |
| Yudhistir Majhi | Socialist Unity Centre Of India | 1,395 | 2% |
| Krishna Majhee | Independent | 484 | 1% |
Kashipur Assembly Election Results (1982)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Surendra Nath Majhi
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
31,098
Lead: 7,558
|
49% |
| Subhash Chandra Patar | Indian National Congress | 23,540 | 37% |
| Rampada Majhi | Independent | 6,800 | 11% |
Kashipur Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Surendra Nath Majhi
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
9,534
Lead: 1,933
|
27% |
| Rampada Majhi | Janta Party | 7,601 | 22% |
| Rajen Majhi | Indian National Congress | 7,061 | 20% |
| Babilal Majhi | Communist Party Of India | 6,509 | 18% |
| Shyamapada Majhi | Socialist Unity Centre Of India | 1,723 | 5% |
| Shraban Kr. Tudu | Independent | 840 | 2% |
| Bhuba ( Bhatan ) Majhi | Independent | 627 | 2% |
| Budhan Majhi | Independent | 465 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Kashipur MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kamalakanta Hansda | BJP | 92,938 | 7,387 | 48% |
| 2016 | Swapan Kumar Beltharia | AITC | 87,483 | 19,578 | 49% |
| 2011 | Swapan Kumar Belthariya | AITC | 69,492 | 3,721 | 45% |
| 2006 | Rabindra Nath Hembram | CPI(M) | 56,208 | 26,846 | 56% |
| 2001 | Rabindranath Hembram | CPM | 48,632 | 16,472 | 53% |
| 1996 | Rabindranath Hembram | CPM | 54,487 | 26,114 | 55% |
| 1991 | Surendra Nath Majhi | CPM | 48,371 | 26,760 | 55% |
| 1987 | Surendra Nath Majhi | CPM | 40,701 | 14,206 | 55% |
| 1982 | Surendra Nath Majhi | CPM | 31,098 | 7,558 | 49% |
| 1977 | Surendra Nath Majhi | CPM | 9,534 | 1,933 | 27% |
Kashipur Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kamalakanta Hansda | BJP |
92,938
(Lead: 7,387)
|
48% |
| Swapan Kumar Beltharia | AITC | 85,551 | 44% | |
| 2016 | Swapan Kumar Beltharia | AITC |
87,483
(Lead: 19,578)
|
49% |
| Sudin Kisku | CPM | 67,905 | 38% | |
| 2011 | Swapan Kumar Belthariya | AITC |
69,492
(Lead: 3,721)
|
45% |
| Subhas Chandra Mahata | CPM | 65,771 | 42% | |
| 2006 | Rabindra Nath Hembram | CPI(M) |
56,208
(Lead: 26,846)
|
56% |
| Anath Bandhu Patar | AITC | 29,362 | 29% | |
| 2001 | Rabindranath Hembram | CPM |
48,632
(Lead: 16,472)
|
53% |
| Buddheswar Saren | AITC | 32,160 | 35% | |
| 1996 | Rabindranath Hembram | CPM |
54,487
(Lead: 26,114)
|
55% |
| Patar Subhas Chandra | INC | 28,373 | 29% | |
| 1991 | Surendra Nath Majhi | CPM |
48,371
(Lead: 26,760)
|
55% |
| Nandalal Saren | INC | 21,611 | 25% | |
| 1987 | Surendra Nath Majhi | CPM |
40,701
(Lead: 14,206)
|
55% |
| Anil Baran Murmu | INC | 26,495 | 36% | |
| 1982 | Surendra Nath Majhi | CPM |
31,098
(Lead: 7,558)
|
49% |
| Subhash Chandra Patar | INC | 23,540 | 37% | |
| 1977 | Surendra Nath Majhi | CPM |
9,534
(Lead: 1,933)
|
27% |
| Rampada Majhi | JNP | 7,601 | 22% |
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West Bengal Kashipur Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Kashipur Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Kamalakanta Hansda of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Kashipur Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Swapan Kumar Beltharia of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) by a margin of 7387 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Kashipur constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Kashipur 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 Kashipur Assembly Election?
Kamalakanta Hansda (BJP) received 48.00% vote share.
Swapan Kumar Beltharia (AITC) received 44.00% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Kashipur Assembly Election?
Kamalakanta Hansda (BJP) won the 2021 election with 92938 votes, leading by 7387 votes and securing a 48.00% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Kashipur Assembly constituency fall under?
The Kashipur Assembly constituency falls under the Nainital-udhamsingh Nag Lok Sabha constituency of Udham Singh Nagar * district.
What was the margin of victory in the Kashipur Assembly Election 2021?
Kamalakanta Hansda (BJP) won the Kashipur Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 7387 votes over Swapan Kumar Beltharia (AITC).
What are the key constituencies in the Nainital-udhamsingh Nag Lok Sabha area?
The Kashipur Assembly constituency is part of the Nainital-udhamsingh Nag Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Lalkuwa, Bhimtal, Nainital (sc), Haldwani, Kaladhungi, Jaspur, Bajpur (sc), Gadarpur, Rudrapur, Kichha, Sitarganj, Nanak Matta (st, Khatima.
Who were the top candidates for the Kashipur Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Kashipur Assembly Election 2021 were:
Kamalakanta Hansda (BJP)
Swapan Kumar Beltharia (AITC)
Mallika Mahata (CPI(M))
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Kamalakanta Hansda (BJP) emerging as the winner.
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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