Patnagarh Assembly Constituency (विधानसभा क्षेत्र)

About Patnagarh Assembly Constituency

The Patnagarh 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. Saroj Kumar Meher stood out as a key candidate in the Patnagarh constituency and is currently serving as its MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly - आमदार).

Constituency Details
State Code 21
State Name Odisha
Parliament Constituency Code 279
Associated Parliament Constituency
Parliament Constituency Name Bolangir
Assembly Constituency Code 2268

An Assembly Constituency, like Patnagarh, 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 Patnagarh were held in 2019. Saroj Kumar Meher won the MLA seat with a margin of 5.5%. They represented the Biju Janata Dal, showing the party's strong support in this area.

Assembly Constituency Name Patnagarh Assembly Constituency Number 67
District Balangir Constituency Type General
Winning Candidate Saroj Kumar Meher Party Biju Janata Dal
Total Electors 280,124 Total Votes 199,480
Poll Percentage 71.2% Margin Votes 11,028
Margin Percentage 5.5% Election Year 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Patnagarh is located in the Balangir district of Odisha.

Patnagarh is categorized as a General constituency.

The current MLA of Patnagarh is Saroj Kumar Meher from the Biju Janata Dal.

  • Voter turnout: 71.2%
  • Total votes cast: 199,480
  • Total electors: 280,124
  • Winning margin: 11,028 votes (5.5%)

Patnagarh falls under the Bolangir parliamentary constituency.

Saroj Kumar Meher represents the Biju Janata Dal.

Saroj Kumar Meher won with a margin of 11,028 votes, which is 5.5% of the total votes.

The Assembly Constituency Code for Patnagarh is 67.

The last assembly elections in Patnagarh were held in 2019.

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