Sherghati Assembly Election 2025: The Sherghati Assembly constituency is one of the 243 seats in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, holding the constituency number 226. It is a general category seat, meaning it is not reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) or Scheduled Tribes (STs). Situated in Gaya district, this constituency plays a significant role in Bihar politics, falling under the Gaya Lok Sabha constituency.
Major political parties that contest from this region include the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Janata Dal (United) – JD(U), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Indian National Congress (INC).
Sherghati Constituency Election History
In the 2020 Bihar Assembly Elections, Manju Agrawal of the RJD emerged victorious, defeating Vinod Prasad Yadav of JD(U) by a margin of 16,690 votes. Agrawal secured 61,804 votes (35.74%), while Yadav polled 45,114 votes (26.09%).
The LJP candidate, Mukesh Kumar Yadav, stood third with 24,107 votes (13.94%).
In 2015, the contest went the other way — Vinod Prasad Yadav (JD(U)) won with 44,579 votes (30.11%), defeating Mukesh Kumar Yadav (HAM-S) by a margin of 4,834 votes. Independent candidate Manju Agrawal was in third place that year with 29,671 votes (20.04%).
Past Winners of Sherghati Assembly Constituency
| Year | Winner | Party |
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| 1957 | Shahjehan Mohammad | Congress |
| 1962 | Shahjehan Mohammad | Congress |
| 1967 | M.A. Khan | Jan Kranti Dal |
| 1969 | Jairam Giri | Independent |
| 1972 | Jairam Giri | Congress |
| 1977–2008 | — | Constituency did not exist |
| 2010 | Vinod Prasad Yadav | JD(U) |
| 2015 | Vinod Prasad Yadav | JD(U) |
| 2020 | Manju Agrawal | RJD |
Demographic and Electoral Data
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar is being conducted as per the Election Commission of India’s order ahead of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, to ensure that all eligible citizens are included in the electoral roll.
In 2020, Sherghati had 1,73,166 registered voters —
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Male voters: 87,374
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Female voters: 84,896
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Service voters: 241 (233 men, 8 women)
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Postal votes: 896
In 2015, the total voter count was 1,48,096, with nearly equal gender distribution and 578 postal votes.
The voter turnout in 2020 was 63.03%, compared to 59.76% in 2015 — indicating growing political participation.
Sherghati Assembly Election 2025 Schedule
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Polling Date: November 11, 2025 (Phase 2)
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Result Declaration: November 14, 2025
All major political parties — including RJD, JD(U), BJP, and Congress — are expected to field strong candidates, though official candidate lists are yet to be announced.
Sherghati in Lok Sabha Politics
Sherghati falls under the Gaya Parliamentary Constituency, which saw HAM(S) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi win the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections by a margin of 1,01,812 votes, defeating RJD’s Kumar Sarvjeet. The outcome has added momentum to the NDA alliance’s local influence.
Voter Turnout Comparison
| Year | Total Votes | Turnout % |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,48,071 | 59.76% |
| 2020 | 1,72,946 | 63.03% |
The rise in turnout reflects increased voter awareness and participation in the Sherghati region, making it a politically active constituency ahead of Bihar Elections 2025.
With its deep historical roots and dynamic political contests, the Sherghati Assembly constituency continues to be one of Bihar’s most watched electoral battlegrounds. As the 2025 elections approach, all eyes are set on whether RJD’s Manju Agrawal can retain the seat or JD(U) and NDA make a comeback.
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