Mathabhanga Assembly Elections 2026
Mathabhanga is a key legislative assembly constituency in West Bengal, located in the Cooch behar district. Mathabhanga has a total of 258,468 registered electors as per the 2026 electoral rolls, comprising 134,478 male, 123,989 female, and 1 third-gender voters.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as CPM’s Khagen Barman takes on BJP’s Nisith Pramanik and INC’s Khitendra Nath Barman in a high-stakes triangular fight. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Bharatiya Janata Party. Sushil Barman, from Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Girindra Nath Barman of the All India Trinamool Congress by a margin of 26134 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Mathabhanga assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
Mathabhanga Candidates List
West Bengal Assembly Constituencies
Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sushil Barman
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
113,249
Lead:
26,134
|
53% |
| Girindra Nath Barman | All India Trinamool Congress | 87,115 | 41% |
| Ashok Barman | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 7,718 | 4% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,443 | 1% |
| Kangsa Raj Barman | Kamatapur Peoples Party (United) | 1,289 | 1% |
| Haradhan Roy | Independent | 1,167 | 1% |
| Animesh Mohanta | Independent | 1,147 | 1% |
| Bikash Barman | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 589 | 0% |
| Ratan Barman | Amra Bangalee | 486 | 0% |
Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Binay Krishna Barman
Winner
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
96,383
Lead:
31,918
|
48% |
| Khagen Chandra Barman | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 64,465 | 32% |
| Sushil Barman | Bharatiya Janata Party | 31,258 | 16% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 1,980 | 1% |
| Kangsa Raj Barman | Kppu | 1,759 | 1% |
| Harekrishna Sarkar | Independent | 1,353 | 1% |
| Piyari Mohon Barman | Independent | 1,120 | 1% |
| Nayan Chand Barman | Amara Bengali | 1,038 | 1% |
| Manjula Roy | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 1,029 | 1% |
Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Binay Krishna Barman
Winner
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
78,249
Lead:
5,324
|
46% |
| Ananta Roy | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 72,925 | 43% |
| Sushil Barman | Bharatiya Janata Party | 11,308 | 7% |
| Mantu Barman | Independent | 2,919 | 2% |
| Tilak Chand Barman | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,954 | 1% |
| Hare Krishna Sarkar | Republican Party Of India | 1,079 | 1% |
Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ananta Roy
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
78,033
Lead:
28,000
|
55% |
| Hem Chandra Barman | Bharatiya Janata Party | 50,033 | 35% |
| Rabin Roy | Indian National Congress | 7,478 | 5% |
| Manik Barman | Independent | 2,635 | 2% |
| Karna Kanta Barman | Independent | 1,468 | 1% |
| Kangsa Raj Barman | Independent | 1,304 | 1% |
| Nayan Chand Barman | Amara Bengali | 1,130 | 1% |
Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dinesh Chandra Dakua
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
68,340
Lead:
26,965
|
54% |
| Binoy Krishna Barman | All India Trinamool Congress | 41,375 | 33% |
| Abinas Sinha | Bharatiya Janata Party | 11,710 | 9% |
| Bharati Barman | Independent | 3,353 | 3% |
| Ranjit Ray | Bahujan Samaj Party | 2,113 | 2% |
Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dinesh Chandra Dakua
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
64,052
Lead:
17,321
|
51% |
| Jatindra Nath Barman | Indian National Congress | 46,731 | 37% |
| Abinash Sinha | Bharatiya Janata Party | 10,624 | 8% |
| Sachindra Nath Barman | Amara Bengali | 953 | 1% |
| Haripada Adhikary | Forward Bloc (socialist) | 528 | 0% |
Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dinesh Chandra Dukua
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
55,604
Lead:
19,118
|
49% |
| Prasenjit Barman | Indian National Congress | 36,486 | 32% |
| Abinas Sinha | Bharatiya Janata Party | 14,382 | 13% |
| Papiya Barman | Bahujan Samaj Party | 2,040 | 2% |
| Manik Barman | Independent | 413 | 0% |
| Sachindra Nath Barman | Independent | 391 | 0% |
Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dinesh Chandra Dakua
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
49,093
Lead:
5,370
|
52% |
| Jatindra Nath Barman | Indian National Congress | 43,723 | 46% |
| Karneswar Barman | Independent | 709 | 1% |
Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results (1982)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dinesh Chandra Dakua
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
44,725
Lead:
10,680
|
55% |
| Hitendra Nath Pramanik | Indian National Congress | 34,045 | 42% |
| Karneswar Barman | Independent | 747 | 1% |
Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dinesh Chandra Dakua
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
22,493
Lead:
13,735
|
50% |
| Pratap Singha | Indian National Congress | 8,758 | 19% |
| Murari Mohan Patowary | Independent | 8,127 | 18% |
| Madhusudon Sarkar | Independent | 4,827 | 11% |
Strike Rate
Mathabhanga MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sushil Barman | BJP | 113,249 | 26,134 | 53% |
| 2016 | Binay Krishna Barman | AITC | 96,383 | 31,918 | 48% |
| 2011 | Binay Krishna Barman | AITC | 78,249 | 5,324 | 46% |
| 2006 | Ananta Roy | CPI(M) | 78,033 | 28,000 | 55% |
| 2001 | Dinesh Chandra Dakua | CPM | 68,340 | 26,965 | 54% |
| 1996 | Dinesh Chandra Dakua | CPM | 64,052 | 17,321 | 51% |
| 1991 | Dinesh Chandra Dukua | CPM | 55,604 | 19,118 | 49% |
| 1987 | Dinesh Chandra Dakua | CPM | 49,093 | 5,370 | 52% |
| 1982 | Dinesh Chandra Dakua | CPM | 44,725 | 10,680 | 55% |
| 1977 | Dinesh Chandra Dakua | CPM | 22,493 | 13,735 | 50% |
Mathabhanga Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sushil Barman | BJP |
113,249
(Lead:
26,134)
|
53% |
| Girindra Nath Barman | AITC | 87,115 | 41% | |
| 2016 | Binay Krishna Barman | AITC |
96,383
(Lead:
31,918)
|
48% |
| Khagen Chandra Barman | CPM | 64,465 | 32% | |
| 2011 | Binay Krishna Barman | AITC |
78,249
(Lead:
5,324)
|
46% |
| Ananta Roy | CPM | 72,925 | 43% | |
| 2006 | Ananta Roy | CPI(M) |
78,033
(Lead:
28,000)
|
55% |
| Hem Chandra Barman | BJP | 50,033 | 35% | |
| 2001 | Dinesh Chandra Dakua | CPM |
68,340
(Lead:
26,965)
|
54% |
| Binoy Krishna Barman | AITC | 41,375 | 33% | |
| 1996 | Dinesh Chandra Dakua | CPM |
64,052
(Lead:
17,321)
|
51% |
| Jatindra Nath Barman | INC | 46,731 | 37% | |
| 1991 | Dinesh Chandra Dukua | CPM |
55,604
(Lead:
19,118)
|
49% |
| Prasenjit Barman | INC | 36,486 | 32% | |
| 1987 | Dinesh Chandra Dakua | CPM |
49,093
(Lead:
5,370)
|
52% |
| Jatindra Nath Barman | INC | 43,723 | 46% | |
| 1982 | Dinesh Chandra Dakua | CPM |
44,725
(Lead:
10,680)
|
55% |
| Hitendra Nath Pramanik | INC | 34,045 | 42% | |
| 1977 | Dinesh Chandra Dakua | CPM |
22,493
(Lead:
13,735)
|
50% |
| Pratap Singha | INC | 8,758 | 19% |
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West Bengal Mathabhanga Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Mathabhanga Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Sushil Barman of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Mathabhanga Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Girindra Nath Barman of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) by a margin of 26134 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Mathabhanga constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Mathabhanga 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 Mathabhanga Assembly Election?
Sushil Barman (BJP) received 53.00% vote share.
Girindra Nath Barman (AITC) received 41.00% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Mathabhanga Assembly Election?
Sushil Barman (BJP) won the 2021 election with 113249 votes, leading by 26134 votes and securing a 53.00% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Mathabhanga Assembly constituency fall under?
The Mathabhanga Assembly constituency falls under the Lok Sabha constituency of district.
What was the margin of victory in the Mathabhanga Assembly Election 2021?
Sushil Barman (BJP) won the Mathabhanga Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 26134 votes over Girindra Nath Barman (AITC).
Who were the top candidates for the Mathabhanga Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Mathabhanga Assembly Election 2021 were:
Sushil Barman (BJP)
Girindra Nath Barman (AITC)
Ashok Barman (CPI(M))
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Sushil Barman (BJP) emerging as the winner.
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. 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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