1. Location & Overview:
Valmiki Nagar is a Lok Sabha constituency in north-west Bihar, bordering Nepal. It is known for the Valmiki Tiger Reserve, which is Bihar’s only tiger sanctuary, and the Gandak River, which supports agriculture in the region. The area has a rural economy, primarily dependent on farming, fishing, and forestry.
2. Constituency Details:
- State: Bihar
- District Covered: West Champaran
- Lok Sabha Constituency Number: 1
- Reservation Status: General (No Reservation)
3. Assembly Segments (Vidhan Sabha Seats):
Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency consists of six assembly constituencies:
- Valmiki Nagar
- Ramnagar (SC)
- Narkatiaganj
- Bagaha
- Lauriya
- Sikta
4. Political Significance:
- Tharu Tribes, Rajputs, Yadavs, Brahmins, Muslims, and Dalits (SC/ST) are key voter groups.
- BJP and JD(U) have traditionally been strong in the region, while RJD and Congress also have a presence.
- Major election issues include flood management, road connectivity, employment, and wildlife conservation.
5. Current MP (2024 Elections):
- MP: Sunil Kumar
- Party: Janata Dal (United) – JD(U)
- Election Year: 2024
6. Previous Election Results:
- 2019: Baidyanath Prasad Mahto (JD(U)) won, but after his death, a by-election in 2020 saw Sunil Kumar (JD(U)) win.
- 2014: Satish Chandra Dubey (BJP) won.
- 2009: Baidyanath Prasad Mahto (JD(U)) won.
