1. Location & Overview:
Katihar is located in northeastern Bihar, near the borders of West Bengal and Jharkhand. It is an agriculture-based economy, with jute, maize, and paddy as the main crops. The region is also an important railway hub, connecting Bihar with Assam and other northeastern states. Katihar has a significant Muslim population, along with Yadavs, Rajputs, and OBC communities.
2. Constituency Details:
- State: Bihar
- District: Katihar
- Lok Sabha Constituency Number: 11
- Reservation Status: General (No Reservation)
3. Assembly Segments (Vidhan Sabha Seats):
Katihar Lok Sabha constituency consists of six assembly constituencies:
- Kadwa
- Balrampur
- Pranpur
- Katihar
- Barari
- Manihari (ST)
4. Political Significance:
- Muslims and OBCs (Yadavs, Kushwahas, and EBCs) form a major voting block.
- Jute industry, flood control, and railway development are key election issues.
- Traditionally dominated by NCP, RJD, Congress, and JD(U), with BJP making inroads in recent years.
5. Current MP (2024 Elections):
- MP: Dulal Chandra Goswami
- Party: Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)]
- Election Year: 2024
6. Previous Election Results:
- 2019: Dulal Chandra Goswami (JD(U)) won, defeating Tariq Anwar (Congress).
- 2014: Tariq Anwar (NCP) won.
- 2009: Tariq Anwar (NCP) won.
