Khanakul Assembly Elections 2026
Khanakul is a key legislative assembly constituency in West Bengal, located in the Hooghly district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Bharatiya Janata Party. Susanta Ghosh, from Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Munsi Nazbul Karim of the All India Trinamool Congress by a margin of 12884 votes.
Khanakul Assembly constituency is part of the Arambagh Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, All India Trinamool Congress candidate Mitali Bag won the Arambagh parliamentary seat by defeating Anup Kanti Digar of the Bharatiya Janata Party with a margin of 6399 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Khanakul assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
West Bengal Assembly Constituencies
Khanakul Assembly Elections
Khanakul Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
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Khanakul Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Susanta Ghosh
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
107,403
Lead: 12,884
|
49% |
| Munsi Nazbul Karim | All India Trinamool Congress | 94,519 | 43% |
| Faisal Khan | Rashtriya Secular Majlis Party | 8,732 | 4% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 3,278 | 2% |
| Chandan Samanta | Independent | 2,088 | 1% |
| Aditya Manik | Independent | 1,045 | 0% |
| Atanu Samanta | Independent | 926 | 0% |
Khanakul Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Iqbal Ahmed
WINNER
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
106,878
Lead: 43,487
|
54% |
| Islam Ali Khan | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 63,391 | 32% |
| Bikash Chandra Dolui | Bharatiya Janata Party | 17,686 | 9% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 3,638 | 2% |
| Chandan Mondal | Independent | 2,451 | 1% |
| Sanjib Karmakar | Independent | 2,305 | 1% |
| Subhasis Dutta | Independent | 1,431 | 1% |
Khanakul Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Iqbal Ahmed
WINNER
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
102,450
Lead: 27,879
|
56% |
| Subhra Parui | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 74,571 | 40% |
| Arabinda Maity | Bharatiya Janata Party | 7,360 | 4% |
Khanakul Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Banshi Badan Maitra
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
83,584
Lead: 31,323
|
57% |
| Kalyani Maji | All India Trinamool Congress | 52,261 | 36% |
| Netai Kanji | Indian National Congress | 10,754 | 7% |
Khanakul Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Banshi Badan Maitra
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
97,307
Lead: 62,374
|
70% |
| Tarapada Dolui | All India Trinamool Congress | 34,933 | 25% |
| Tarun Saha | Bharatiya Janata Party | 6,601 | 5% |
Khanakul Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Banshi Badan Maitra
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
73,196
Lead: 18,718
|
54% |
| Basudeb Hajra | Indian National Congress | 54,478 | 40% |
| Tarun Saha | Bharatiya Janata Party | 4,707 | 3% |
| Santi Roy | Amara Bengali | 326 | 0% |
Khanakul Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sachindra Nath Hazra
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
67,391
Lead: 22,372
|
57% |
| Banshari Mohan Sarddar | Indian National Congress | 45,019 | 38% |
| Tarun Saha | Bharatiya Janata Party | 3,569 | 3% |
| Becharam Dolui | Independent | 438 | 0% |
Khanakul Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Schindra Nath Hajra
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
56,263
Lead: 15,404
|
57% |
| Basudev Hajra | Indian National Congress | 40,859 | 41% |
| Sankar Maitry | Independent | 1,017 | 1% |
Khanakul Assembly Election Results (1982)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sachindra Nath Hajra
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
43,004
Lead: 2,175
|
50% |
| Basudeb Hajra | Indian National Congress | 40,829 | 47% |
| Panchanan Digpati | Janta Party | 991 | 1% |
Khanakul Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Panchanan Digpati
WINNER
|
Janta Party |
20,523
Lead: 170
|
42% |
| Sachindra Nath Hazra | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 20,353 | 41% |
| Basudev Hazra | Indian National Congress | 7,879 | 16% |
Strike Rate
Khanakul MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Susanta Ghosh | BJP | 107,403 | 12,884 | 49% |
| 2016 | Iqbal Ahmed | AITC | 106,878 | 43,487 | 54% |
| 2011 | Iqbal Ahmed | AITC | 102,450 | 27,879 | 56% |
| 2006 | Banshi Badan Maitra | CPI(M) | 83,584 | 31,323 | 57% |
| 2001 | Banshi Badan Maitra | CPM | 97,307 | 62,374 | 70% |
| 1996 | Banshi Badan Maitra | CPM | 73,196 | 18,718 | 54% |
| 1991 | Sachindra Nath Hazra | CPM | 67,391 | 22,372 | 57% |
| 1987 | Schindra Nath Hajra | CPM | 56,263 | 15,404 | 57% |
| 1982 | Sachindra Nath Hajra | CPM | 43,004 | 2,175 | 50% |
| 1977 | Panchanan Digpati | JNP | 20,523 | 170 | 42% |
Khanakul Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Susanta Ghosh | BJP |
107,403
(Lead: 12,884)
|
49% |
| Munsi Nazbul Karim | AITC | 94,519 | 43% | |
| 2016 | Iqbal Ahmed | AITC |
106,878
(Lead: 43,487)
|
54% |
| Islam Ali Khan | CPM | 63,391 | 32% | |
| 2011 | Iqbal Ahmed | AITC |
102,450
(Lead: 27,879)
|
56% |
| Subhra Parui | CPM | 74,571 | 40% | |
| 2006 | Banshi Badan Maitra | CPI(M) |
83,584
(Lead: 31,323)
|
57% |
| Kalyani Maji | AITC | 52,261 | 36% | |
| 2001 | Banshi Badan Maitra | CPM |
97,307
(Lead: 62,374)
|
70% |
| Tarapada Dolui | AITC | 34,933 | 25% | |
| 1996 | Banshi Badan Maitra | CPM |
73,196
(Lead: 18,718)
|
54% |
| Basudeb Hajra | INC | 54,478 | 40% | |
| 1991 | Sachindra Nath Hazra | CPM |
67,391
(Lead: 22,372)
|
57% |
| Banshari Mohan Sarddar | INC | 45,019 | 38% | |
| 1987 | Schindra Nath Hajra | CPM |
56,263
(Lead: 15,404)
|
57% |
| Basudev Hajra | INC | 40,859 | 41% | |
| 1982 | Sachindra Nath Hajra | CPM |
43,004
(Lead: 2,175)
|
50% |
| Basudeb Hajra | INC | 40,829 | 47% | |
| 1977 | Panchanan Digpati | JNP |
20,523
(Lead: 170)
|
42% |
| Sachindra Nath Hazra | CPM | 20,353 | 41% |
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West Bengal Khanakul Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Khanakul Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Susanta Ghosh of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Khanakul Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Munsi Nazbul Karim of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) by a margin of 12884 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Khanakul constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Khanakul constituency is 71% CPM and 29% AITC, with CPM won 5 times and AITC won 2 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Khanakul Assembly Election?
Susanta Ghosh (BJP) received 49.00% vote share.
Munsi Nazbul Karim (AITC) received 43.00% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Khanakul Assembly Election?
Susanta Ghosh (BJP) won the 2021 election with 107403 votes, leading by 12884 votes and securing a 49.00% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Khanakul Assembly constituency fall under?
The Khanakul Assembly constituency falls under the Arambag (sc) Lok Sabha constituency of Hugli district.
What was the margin of victory in the Khanakul Assembly Election 2021?
Susanta Ghosh (BJP) won the Khanakul Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 12884 votes over Munsi Nazbul Karim (AITC).
What are the key constituencies in the Arambag (sc) Lok Sabha area?
The Khanakul Assembly constituency is part of the Arambag (sc) Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Haripal, Tarakeswar, Pursurah, Arambag (sc), Goghat (sc), Chandrakona (sc).
Who were the top candidates for the Khanakul Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Khanakul Assembly Election 2021 were:
Susanta Ghosh (BJP)
Munsi Nazbul Karim (AITC)
Faisal Khan (RSMP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Susanta Ghosh (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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