Nilgiri Assembly Constituency (विधानसभा क्षेत्र)

About Nilgiri Assembly Constituency

The Nilgiri 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 Bharatiya Janta Party party showed consistent strength. Sukanta Kumar Nayak stood out as a key candidate in the Nilgiri constituency and is currently serving as its MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly - आमदार).

Constituency Details
State Code 21
State Name Odisha
Parliament Constituency Code 274
Associated Parliament Constituency
Parliament Constituency Name Balasore
Assembly Constituency Code 2234

An Assembly Constituency, like Nilgiri, 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 Nilgiri were held in 2019. Sukanta Kumar Nayak won the MLA seat with a margin of 1%. They represented the Bharatiya Janta Party, showing the party's strong support in this area.

Assembly Constituency Name Nilgiri Assembly Constituency Number 40
District Baleshwar Constituency Type General
Winning Candidate Sukanta Kumar Nayak Party Bharatiya Janta Party
Total Electors 203,431 Total Votes 155,577
Poll Percentage 76.5% Margin Votes 1,577
Margin Percentage 1% Election Year 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Nilgiri is located in the Baleshwar district of Odisha.

Nilgiri is categorized as a General constituency.

The current MLA of Nilgiri is Sukanta Kumar Nayak from the Bharatiya Janta Party.

  • Voter turnout: 76.5%
  • Total votes cast: 155,577
  • Total electors: 203,431
  • Winning margin: 1,577 votes (1%)

Nilgiri falls under the Balasore parliamentary constituency.

Sukanta Kumar Nayak represents the Bharatiya Janta Party.

Sukanta Kumar Nayak won with a margin of 1,577 votes, which is 1% of the total votes.

The Assembly Constituency Code for Nilgiri is 40.

The last assembly elections in Nilgiri were held in 2019.

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