Bardhaman Purba West Bengal Parliamentary Constituency 2019, Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha Constituency Details, Political News, West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2019 News Updates, Bardhaman Purba Parliamentary Constituency details 2019, Bardhaman Purba MP Iss
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Bardhaman Purba West Bengal Parliamentary Constituency 2019, Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha Constituency Details, Political News, West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2019 News Updates, Bardhaman Purba Parliamentary Constituency details 2019, Bardhaman Purba MP Issues
About Bardhaman Purba:
One of the 42 parliamentary constituencies of West Bengal, Bardhaman Purba came into existence in the year 1951. 1,289,311 is the total electorate count in the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha Constituency (constituency number 38). Out of these 674,311 number of electorates are males and the remaining 615,000 are belong to the female category as the Election commission of India 2009 reports suggest. It is reserved for the SC category and comprises of six Vidhan Sabha segments. The constituency represents the Burdwan District which is at a height of 30 m over an area of 56 sq km and its headquarters are situated in the city of Burdwan.
Assembly Segments:
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Names of Assembly Constituencies |
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Raina (SC) |
Jamalpur (SC) |
Kalna (SC) |
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Memari |
Purbasthali South |
Purbasthali North |
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Katwa |
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About Bardhaman Purba:
It is about 100 km away from the city of Kolkata. It has cultural importance and has been home to several prominent artists.
The 2011 Indian Census states that the total population of the Bardhaman Urban Agglomeration is over 347,000 with a 53% male majority and 47% of females. Over 25,000 are under the age of six and the average literacy rate is 89%. There is over an 84% Hindu majority and the city is famous for being home to Kankeleswari Kali, a Hindu Goddess. There are several schools and colleges here including a branch of the prestigious St. Xaviers School. The economy is mostly agrarian and various small scale industries are also located here. It is nicknamed to be the "Rice Bowl" of the state. The National Highway NH-2 is connected to the district.
A Look: Sitting MP
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Name of MP |
Anup Kumar Saha |
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Age |
57 |
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Nature of Membership |
Elected |
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Term |
18-May-09 to In office |
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Political Party |
Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
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Gender |
Male |
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Educational Qualification |
Doctorate |
Performance in the 15thLok Sabha
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Debates participated |
20 |
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Private member bills passed |
0 |
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Questions asked |
101 |
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Attendance |
88% |