Assembly Constituencies in Jharkhand State

Overview

Jharkhand, a key state in India, has a well-established legislative framework to govern its population and economy. Below is a list of 81 Assembly Constituencies in Jharkhand State.

Vidhan Sabha: Jharkhand's Legislative Assembly

Structure and Composition

The Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha is the lower house (and often the sole house) of the state's legislature. It consists of 81 elected representatives (MLAs), with members chosen directly by the people through general elections held every five years.

Functions of the Vidhan Sabha

The Vidhan Sabha is a cornerstone of state governance. Its primary responsibilities include:

  • Legislation: Proposing, debating, and enacting laws that address the state's specific needs.
  • Budget Approval: Deliberating and approving the state budget, which outlines expenditure and revenue for the year.
  • Oversight: Monitoring the executive branch and ensuring accountability through question hours, debates, and motions.
  • Representation: Acting as a voice for the citizens, addressing their grievances, and ensuring their interests are reflected in state policies.

List of Assembly Constituencies in Jharkhand State

Chatra

5 Constituencies
Assembly Constituency Assembly Code Parliament Constituency Code
Chatra 2141 259
Latehar 2142 259
Manika 2143 259
Panki 2144 259
Simaria 2145 259

Dhanbad

6 Constituencies
Assembly Constituency Assembly Code Parliament Constituency Code
Bokaro 2146 260
Chandankyari 2147 260
Dhanbad 2148 260
Jharia 2149 260
Nirsa 2150 260
Sindri 2151 260

Dumka

6 Constituencies
Assembly Constituency Assembly Code Parliament Constituency Code
Dumka 2152 261
Jama 2153 261
Jamtara 2154 261
Nala 2155 261
Sarath 2156 261
Shikaripara 2157 261

Giridih

6 Constituencies
Assembly Constituency Assembly Code Parliament Constituency Code
Baghmara 2158 262
Bermo 2159 262
Dumri 2160 262
Giridih 2161 262
Gomiya 2162 262
Tundi 2163 262

Godda

6 Constituencies
Assembly Constituency Assembly Code Parliament Constituency Code
Deoghar 2164 263
Godda 2165 263
Jarmundi 2166 263
Madhupur 2167 263
Mahagama 2168 263
Poreyahat 2169 263

Hazaribagh

5 Constituencies
Assembly Constituency Assembly Code Parliament Constituency Code
Barhi 2170 264
Barkagaon 2171 264
Hazaribagh 2172 264
Mandhu 2173 264
Ramgarh 2174 264

Jamshedpur

6 Constituencies
Assembly Constituency Assembly Code Parliament Constituency Code
Baharagora 2175 265
Ghatshila 2176 265
Jamshedpur East 2177 265
Jamshedpur West 2178 265
Jugashlai 2179 265
Potka 2180 265

Khunti

6 Constituencies
Assembly Constituency Assembly Code Parliament Constituency Code
Kharasawan 2181 266
Khunti 2182 266
Kolebira 2183 266
Simdega 2184 266
Tamar 2185 266
Torpa 2186 266

Kodarma

6 Constituencies
Assembly Constituency Assembly Code Parliament Constituency Code
Bagodar 2187 267
Barkatha 2188 267
Dhanwar 2189 267
Gandey 2190 267
Jamua 2191 267
Kodarma 2192 267

Lohardaga

5 Constituencies
Assembly Constituency Assembly Code Parliament Constituency Code
Bishunpur 2193 268
Gumla 2194 268
Lohardaga 2195 268
Mandar 2196 268
Sisai 2197 268

Palamau

6 Constituencies
Assembly Constituency Assembly Code Parliament Constituency Code
Bhawanathpur 2198 269
Bishrampur 2199 269
Chattarpur 2200 269
Daltonganj 2201 269
Garhwa 2202 269
Hussainabad 2203 269

Rajmahal

6 Constituencies
Assembly Constituency Assembly Code Parliament Constituency Code
Barhait 2204 270
Borio 2205 270
Litipara 2206 270
Maheshpur 2207 270
Pakhur 2208 270
Rajmahal 2209 270

Ranchi

6 Constituencies
Assembly Constituency Assembly Code Parliament Constituency Code
Hatia 2210 271
Ichagarh 2211 271
Kanke 2212 271
Khijri 2213 271
Ranchi 2214 271
Silli 2215 271

Singhbhum

6 Constituencies
Assembly Constituency Assembly Code Parliament Constituency Code
Chaibasa 2216 272
Chakradharpur 2217 272
Jaganathpur 2218 272
Majhganon 2219 272
Manoharpur 2220 272
Saraikella 2221 272

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