Nagrakata Assembly Elections 2026

Nagrakata is a key legislative assembly constituency in West Bengal, located in the Jalpaiguri district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Bharatiya Janata Party. Puna Bhengra, from Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Joseph Munda of the All India Trinamool Congress by a margin of 23475 votes.

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

West Bengal Assembly Constituencies

Nagrakata Assembly Elections

Nagrakata Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977

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Nagrakata Assembly Election Results (2021)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Puna Bhengra Winner	Bharatiya Janata Party	94,722 Lead: 23,475	50%
Joseph Munda	All India Trinamool Congress	71,247	37%
Sukbir Subba	Indian National Congress	12,442	7%
Nota	None Of The Above	5,454	3%
Robat Munda	Independent	3,283	2%
Benam Oraon	Progressive People\'s Party	2,247	1%
Ashan Tirkey	Independent	1,774	1%

Nagrakata Assembly Election Results (2016)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Sukra Munda Winner	All India Trinamool Congress	57,306 Lead: 3,228	32%
Joseph Munda	Indian National Congress	54,078	31%
John Barla	Bharatiya Janata Party	47,836	27%
None Of The Above	Nota	6,196	4%
Ganesh Lama	Abgl	3,855	2%
Indar Deo Oraon	Independent	3,829	2%
Pawan Kumar Kherwar	Independent	3,442	2%

Nagrakata Assembly Election Results (2011)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Joseph Munda Winner	Indian National Congress	46,537 Lead: 763	30%
Sukhmoith (piting) Oraon	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	45,774	30%
William Minj	Jharkhand Mukti Morcha	40,664	26%
Rajesh Lakra	Independent	20,778	14%

Nagrakata Assembly Election Results (2006)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Sukhmoith (piting) Oraon Winner	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	62,676 Lead: 21,742	47%
Shankar Baraik	Indian National Congress	40,934	31%
Prabhudan Lakra	All India Trinamool Congress	18,766	14%
Ghuran Uraon	Independent	10,064	8%

Nagrakata Assembly Election Results (2001)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Chaitan Munda Winner	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	60,287 Lead: 27,107	53%
Ganesh Oraon	All India Trinamool Congress	33,180	29%
Godliva Kujur	Bharatiya Janata Party	13,265	12%
Nepal Marandi	Independent	7,526	7%

Nagrakata Assembly Election Results (1996)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Chaitan Munda Winner	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	71,274 Lead: 34,874	55%
Victor Lakra	Indian National Congress	36,400	28%
Badam Santhal	Bharatiya Janata Party	6,011	5%
Basant Oraon	Independent	5,985	5%
Dasarath Oraon	Independent	2,133	2%

Nagrakata Assembly Election Results (1991)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Chaitan Munda Winner	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	68,331 Lead: 40,037	62%
Bhadeya Oraon	Indian National Congress	28,294	26%
Daud Oraon	Bharatiya Janata Party	7,141	6%
Kaji Lama	Independent	1,170	1%

Nagrakata Assembly Election Results (1987)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Sukra Oraon Winner	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	46,290 Lead: 11,192	51%
Bhadya Oraon	Indian National Congress	35,098	38%
Dasarath Oraon	Janta Party	5,496	6%

Nagrakata Assembly Election Results (1982)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Punai Uraon Winner	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	46,971 Lead: 16,955	58%
Tuna Oraon	Indian National Congress	30,016	37%

Nagrakata Assembly Election Results (1977)

Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
Punai Oraon Winner	Communist Party Of India (marxist)	21,408 Lead: 10,898	46%
Hemraj Bhagat	Indian National Congress	10,510	23%
Budhram Mahali	Janta Party	8,932	19%
Gangaram Oraon	Independent	3,308	7%

Source: ECI

Strike Rate

CPM 75%

BJP 25%

CPM won 6 times and BJP won 1 time since 1977 elections.

Nagrakata MLA List

Year	Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Lead	Vote Share
2021	Puna Bhengra	BJP	94,722	23,475	50%
2016	Sukra Munda	AITC	57,306	3,228	32%
2011	Joseph Munda	INC	46,537	763	30%
2006	Sukhmoith (piting) Oraon	CPI(M)	62,676	21,742	47%
2001	Chaitan Munda	CPM	60,287	27,107	53%
1996	Chaitan Munda	CPM	71,274	34,874	55%
1991	Chaitan Munda	CPM	68,331	40,037	62%
1987	Sukra Oraon	CPM	46,290	11,192	51%
1982	Punai Uraon	CPM	46,971	16,955	58%
1977	Punai Oraon	CPM	21,408	10,898	46%

Source: ECI

Nagrakata Past Election Results

Year	Candidate's Name	Party	Votes	Vote Share
2021	Puna Bhengra	BJP	94,722 (Lead: 23,475)	50%
2021	Joseph Munda	AITC	71,247	37%
2016	Sukra Munda	AITC	57,306 (Lead: 3,228)	32%
2016	Joseph Munda	INC	54,078	31%
2011	Joseph Munda	INC	46,537 (Lead: 763)	30%
2011	Sukhmoith (piting) Oraon	CPM	45,774	30%
2006	Sukhmoith (piting) Oraon	CPI(M)	62,676 (Lead: 21,742)	47%
2006	Shankar Baraik	INC	40,934	31%
2001	Chaitan Munda	CPM	60,287 (Lead: 27,107)	53%
2001	Ganesh Oraon	AITC	33,180	29%
1996	Chaitan Munda	CPM	71,274 (Lead: 34,874)	55%
1996	Victor Lakra	INC	36,400	28%
1991	Chaitan Munda	CPM	68,331 (Lead: 40,037)	62%
1991	Bhadeya Oraon	INC	28,294	26%
1987	Sukra Oraon	CPM	46,290 (Lead: 11,192)	51%
1987	Bhadya Oraon	INC	35,098	38%
1982	Punai Uraon	CPM	46,971 (Lead: 16,955)	58%
1982	Tuna Oraon	INC	30,016	37%
1977	Punai Oraon	CPM	21,408 (Lead: 10,898)	46%
1977	Hemraj Bhagat	INC	10,510	23%

Source: ECI

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West Bengal Nagrakata Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Nagrakata Assembly seat in the 2021 election?

Puna Bhengra of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Nagrakata Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Joseph Munda of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) by a margin of 23475 votes.

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

The strike rate in the Nagrakata constituency is 75% CPM and 25% BJP, with CPM won 6 times and BJP won 1 time since the 1977 elections.

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

Puna Bhengra (BJP) received 50.00% vote share.
Joseph Munda (AITC) received 37.00% vote share.

What were the results of the 2021 Nagrakata Assembly Election?

Puna Bhengra (BJP) won the 2021 election with 94722 votes, leading by 23475 votes and securing a 50.00% vote share.

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

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

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

Puna Bhengra (BJP) won the Nagrakata Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 23475 votes over Joseph Munda (AITC).

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

The top candidates in the Nagrakata Assembly Election 2021 were:
Puna Bhengra (BJP)
Joseph Munda (AITC)
Sukbir Subba (INC)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Puna Bhengra (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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