Puri Assembly Constituency (विधानसभा क्षेत्र)
About Puri Assembly Constituency
The Puri 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. Jayanta Kumar Sarangi stood out as a key candidate in the Puri constituency and is currently serving as its MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly - आमदार).
Constituency Details
Associated Parliament Constituency
An Assembly Constituency, like Puri, 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 Puri were held in 2019. Jayanta Kumar Sarangi won the MLA seat with a margin of 2.6%. They represented the Bharatiya Janta Party, showing the party's strong support in this area.
| Assembly Constituency Name | Puri | Assembly Constituency Number | 107 |
| District | Puri | Constituency Type | General |
| Winning Candidate | Jayanta Kumar Sarangi | Party | Bharatiya Janta Party |
| Total Electors | 243,426 | Total Votes | 154,441 |
| Poll Percentage | 63.4% | Margin Votes | 4,008 |
| Margin Percentage | 2.6% | Election Year | 2019 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Puri is located in the Puri district of Odisha.
Puri is categorized as a General constituency.
The current MLA of Puri is Jayanta Kumar Sarangi from the Bharatiya Janta Party.
- Voter turnout: 63.4%
- Total votes cast: 154,441
- Total electors: 243,426
- Winning margin: 4,008 votes (2.6%)
Puri falls under the Puri parliamentary constituency.
Jayanta Kumar Sarangi represents the Bharatiya Janta Party.
Jayanta Kumar Sarangi won with a margin of 4,008 votes, which is 2.6% of the total votes.
The Assembly Constituency Code for Puri is 107.
The last assembly elections in Puri were held in 2019.