1. Location & Overview:
Khagaria is a Lok Sabha constituency in eastern Bihar, known for its agriculture-based economy and frequent flooding due to the Kosi, Ganga, and Bagmati rivers. The region has a significant population of migrant workers, and the main crops grown here are paddy, wheat, and maize.
2. Constituency Details:
- State: Bihar
- District: Khagaria
- Lok Sabha Constituency Number: 25
- Reservation Status: General (No Reservation)
3. Assembly Segments (Vidhan Sabha Seats):
Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency consists of six assembly constituencies:
- Alauli (SC)
- Khagaria
- Beldaur
- Parbatta
- Hasanpur
- Simri Bakhtiarpur
4. Political Significance:
- Yadavs, Kushwahas, Muslims, and Dalits (SC/ST) are key voter groups.
- JD(U), LJP, and RJD have been the major political forces in this region.
- Major election issues include flood control, rural employment, road connectivity, and better irrigation facilities.
5. Current MP (2024 Elections):
- MP: Chirag Paswan
- Party: Lok Janshakti Party – Ram Vilas (LJP-RV)
- Election Year: 2024
6. Previous Election Results:
- 2019: Mehboob Ali Kaiser (LJP) won, defeating Mukesh Sahani (Vikassheel Insaan Party – VIP).
- 2014: Mehboob Ali Kaiser (LJP) won.
- 2009: Dinesh Chandra Yadav (JD(U)) won.
