The Kuchaikote Assembly Election 2025 will be a key battle in the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls. Located in Gopalganj district, Kuchaikote is among the 243 constituencies of the Bihar Legislative Assembly and carries significant political weight. Identified as Constituency Number 102, Kuchaikote is a general seat, not reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST). The region has traditionally seen contests between major state and national parties such as the Janata Dal United (JDU), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress.

Kuchaikote Assembly Constituency Profile

Kuchaikote is part of the Gopalganj Lok Sabha constituency, a politically vibrant seat in Bihar. In the 2020 Bihar Assembly Elections, Amrendra Kumar Pandey of JDU secured victory by defeating Kali Prasad Pandey of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) with a comfortable margin of 20,630 votes.

In the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, Alok Kumar Suman of JDU won the Gopalganj Lok Sabha seat with a margin of 1,27,180 votes, defeating Prem Nath Chanchal of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP). This result reinforced the JDU’s dominance in the region.

Demographic Profile and Voter Data

As per the Election Commission of India (ECI), there were 3,23,263 registered voters in Kuchaikote during the 2020 Bihar Assembly Elections. Among these, 1,67,573 were male voters, 1,55,662 were female voters, and 28 voters belonged to the third gender. There were 1,689 postal votes and 357 service voters (341 men and 16 women).

In the 2015 elections, Kuchaikote had 2,98,698 registered voters, comprising 1,55,366 men, 1,43,317 women, and 15 third-gender voters. That year, 1,112 postal votes were cast, and the constituency had 227 service voters (136 men and 91 women).

This steady growth in voter numbers reflects an expanding electorate, making Kuchaikote a politically significant seat.

Poll and Result Dates for Kuchaikote Assembly Election 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the polling date and result declaration date for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 soon. The Kuchaikote constituency schedule will be released as part of this announcement.

Candidates for Kuchaikote Assembly Election 2025

As of now, no political party has officially declared its candidate for Kuchaikote. The main contenders will likely include nominees from JDU, RJD, BJP, and Congress. The final list of candidates will be revealed closer to the election schedule.

Past Winners and Results of Kuchaikote Assembly Constituency

In the 2020 Bihar Assembly Elections, Amrendra Kumar Pandey (JDU) secured 74,359 votes (41.19%), defeating Kali Prasad Pandey (LJP) who polled 53,729 votes (29.76%). The margin of victory was 20,630 votes (11.85%). The Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) candidate Sunita Devi stood third with 33,533 votes (18.57%).

In the 2015 Bihar Assembly Elections, Amrendra Kumar Pandey (JDU) again won the seat, polling 72,224 votes (43.28%). His closest rival was Kali Prasad Pandey (LJP), who got 68,662 votes (41.14%). The victory margin was 3,562 votes (2.23%), showing a very close contest between the two Pandeys.

In the 2010 elections, Amrendra Kumar Pandey (JDU) also emerged victorious, highlighting his long-standing political influence in Kuchaikote.

Earlier, before the constituency’s reorganization in 2008, the seat did not exist in its current form. However, notable winners in the past from the area include leaders like Nagina Rai (Congress and Janata Party) and Shiva Kumar Pathak (Congress), who shaped the early political history of the constituency.

Summary of Past Winners in Kuchaikote:

• 2020: Amrendra Kumar Pandey (JDU)

• 2015: Amrendra Kumar Pandey (JDU)

• 2010: Amrendra Kumar Pandey (JDU)

• 1972: Nagina Rai (Congress)

• 1969: Nagina Rai (Janata Party)

• 1967: Nagina Rai (Independent)

• 1962: Shiva Kumar Pathak (Congress)

• 1957: Vachaspati Sharma (Congress)

• 1952: Shiva Kumar Pathak (Congress)

Voter Turnout in Kuchaikote Constituency

The 2020 elections saw 1,80,530 valid votes polled, reflecting a turnout of 55.85%. In the 2015 elections, 1,66,892 valid votes were recorded, with a slightly higher turnout of 55.87%. This consistency in turnout suggests that voter engagement in Kuchaikote remains steady across election cycles.

Key Highlights for 2025 Elections

The Kuchaikote Assembly Election 2025 is expected to witness another strong battle, with JDU defending its stronghold under Amrendra Kumar Pandey’s legacy and opposition parties aiming to break the cycle. The constituency has historically been JDU’s strong base, but the presence of LJP and potential alliances could make the contest tighter.

As voter demographics shift and parties gear up with campaign strategies, Kuchaikote remains a politically decisive seat in Gopalganj district. The final outcome will depend on candidate selection, voter mobilization, and alliances closer to the elections.

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