Banka Parliamentary Constituency 2019, Banka Lok Sabha Constituency Details, Political News Banka, Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2019 News Updates, Bihar Parliamentary Constituency details 2019, Banka MP Issues
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Banka Parliamentary Constituency 2019, Banka Lok Sabha Constituency Details, Political News Banka, Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2019 News Updates, Bihar Parliamentary Constituency details 2019, Banka MP Issues
About Banka:
Situated in the Banka district is one of the 40 Lok Sabha constituencies which belong to the eastern Indian state of Bihar. The total number of electorates in the Banka Lok Sabha Constituency (constituency number 27) according to Election Commission of India 2009 reports are 1,338,025 of which 716,138 are males and 621,887 are females. This district, whose headquarters is the Banka town, is part of the Bhagalpur division.
Assembly Segments:
The Banka parliamentary constituency comprises of six legislative assembly segments, out of which Dhoraiya and Katoria are reserved for candidates belonging to the marginalized sections of the society.
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Names of Assembly Constituencies |
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Sultanganj |
Amarpur |
Dhoraiya (SC) |
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Banka |
Katoria (ST) |
Belhar |
About Banka:
This district, whose headquarters is the Banka town, is part of the Bhagalpur division.
Covering an expansive area of 3,019 square kilometers and with a total population of 20,29,339. people as per the 2011 Census records, the Banka district is one of the most politically significant constituencies in Bihar. Considered the Rice Bowl of India, the Banka district is reliant on an agrarian economy, and the primary crops grown are rice, wheat, lentils and corn.
This district is gradually turning into a region of heavy industrial investments, especially coal based power plants, which meets all the requirements to flourish in this district. Nonetheless, the Banka district, like the remaining 35 districts in Bihar, is one of the economically backward districts and receives regular funds from the government under the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGFP).
A Look: Sitting MP:
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Name of MP |
Putul Kumari |
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Age |
55 |
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Nature of Membership |
Elected |
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Term |
26-Nov-10 to In office |
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Political Party |
Independent |
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Gender |
Female |
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Educational Qualification |
Post Graduate |
Performance in the 15thLok Sabha
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Debates participated |
47 |
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Private member bills passed |
0 |
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Questions asked |
105 |
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Attendance |
90% |