Karanjia Assembly Constituency (विधानसभा क्षेत्र)

About Karanjia Assembly Constituency

The Karanjia Assembly Constituency is a pivotal area in the democratic framework of Odisha. This constituency is represented by an elected member of the State Legislative Assembly and contributes to the governance and development of the state.

In the recent assembly elections, the Biju Janata Dal party showed consistent strength. Basanti Hembram stood out as a key candidate in the Karanjia constituency and is currently serving as its MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly - आमदार).

Constituency Details
State Code 21
State Name Odisha
Parliament Constituency Code 287
Associated Parliament Constituency
Parliament Constituency Name Keonjhar
Assembly Constituency Code 2323

An Assembly Constituency, like Karanjia, serves as the foundation for state-level governance and citizen representation. It ensures that the voices of residents are heard and addressed in legislative processes.

Election Result Details

The last assembly elections in Karanjia were held in 2019. Basanti Hembram won the MLA seat with a margin of 6.3%. They represented the Biju Janata Dal, showing the party's strong support in this area.

Assembly Constituency Name Karanjia Assembly Constituency Number 30
District Mayurbhanj Constituency Type Scheduled Tribe
Winning Candidate Basanti Hembram Party Biju Janata Dal
Total Electors 186,745 Total Votes 138,839
Poll Percentage 74.3% Margin Votes 8,763
Margin Percentage 6.3% Election Year 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Karanjia is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.

Karanjia is categorized as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) constituency.

The current MLA of Karanjia is Basanti Hembram from the Biju Janata Dal.

  • Voter turnout: 74.3%
  • Total votes cast: 138,839
  • Total electors: 186,745
  • Winning margin: 8,763 votes (6.3%)

Karanjia falls under the Keonjhar parliamentary constituency.

Basanti Hembram represents the Biju Janata Dal.

Basanti Hembram won with a margin of 8,763 votes, which is 6.3% of the total votes.

The Assembly Constituency Code for Karanjia is 30.

The last assembly elections in Karanjia were held in 2019.

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