Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections took place on November 6, 2025, in Khagaria district's four assembly constituencies. The polling began at 7 AM and continued until 6 PM, with voters exercising their franchise across specially arranged polling stations. By 5 PM, Khagaria district recorded an overall voting percentage of 65.07 percent. The election saw 11.66 lakh voters participating in the democratic process across 1,372 polling centers that were set up with complete arrangements and facilities. The four constituencies that went to polls were Aloli, Khagaria, Beldor, and Parbatta. A total of 34 candidates were contesting in these seats, with the highest number of 14 candidates fighting from Beldor constituency. The district administration had made comprehensive security arrangements including 16 checkposts, 12 flying squads, and 48 static surveillance teams to ensure peaceful and fair elections. Special facilities were provided at polling stations, including pink booths for women voters, booths for differently-abled persons, youth booths, and model polling centers. Webcasting facilities were available at all centers for real-time monitoring of the voting process. The administration had also seized 47.94 lakh rupees in cash during pre-election enforcement activities. District Election Officer and District Magistrate Navin Kumar appealed to citizens to vote fearlessly and make the elections successful in a free, fair, and fearless environment.
Voting Percentage Across Four Constituencies
The four assembly constituencies of Khagaria district witnessed varying turnout rates by the afternoon. Aloli constituency recorded the highest voting percentage at 66.00 percent by 5 PM. The main Khagaria constituency saw 65.07 percent voter turnout during the same period. Beldor constituency registered 56.30 percent polling, while Parbatta constituency recorded 56.93 percent voting by the evening. The total number of registered voters in the district stood at 11 lakh 66 thousand 570, comprising 6 lakh 16 thousand 6 male voters, 5 lakh 50 thousand 547 female voters, and 17 voters from other categories. The polling process that started at 7 AM in the morning was scheduled to continue until 6 PM in the evening, giving voters ample time throughout the day to exercise their democratic right. Election officials monitored the entire process closely through webcasting facilities installed at all polling stations to ensure transparency.
Candidates and Electoral Setup
A total of 34 candidates were competing in the electoral battle across the four constituencies of Khagaria district. The distribution of candidates showed 5 candidates contesting from Aloli, 10 candidates from Khagaria, 14 candidates from Beldor, and 5 candidates from Parbatta constituency. Beldor emerged as the most contested seat with the maximum number of candidates in the fray. The district administration established 1,372 polling centers to facilitate smooth voting. Each assembly constituency was provided with special facilities including 2 pink booths specifically designed for women voters, 1 booth for differently-abled persons, 1 youth booth, and 1 model polling center to set standards for electoral conduct. These arrangements were made to ensure inclusive participation from all sections of society. The webcasting facility at every polling station enabled real-time monitoring and added an extra layer of transparency to the entire electoral process, allowing officials to observe proceedings remotely.
Security and Administrative Arrangements
The district administration implemented stringent security measures to ensure peaceful and fair elections in Khagaria. Authorities deployed 16 checkposts across strategic locations, 12 flying squads for rapid response, and 48 static surveillance teams for continuous monitoring. Additionally, 153 sector magistrates were assigned duties across the district. The security architecture also included 17 zonal officers, 4 super zonal officers, and 4 senior officials dedicated to maintaining law and order during the polling day. These comprehensive arrangements were designed to prevent any untoward incidents and ensure voters could cast their ballots without fear or intimidation. During the pre-election period, enforcement teams remained vigilant and successfully seized 47.94 lakh rupees in unaccounted cash, demonstrating the administration's commitment to conducting clean elections. The appointment letters for polling personnel were distributed on November 4, while the distribution of Electronic Voting Machines and polling materials was completed on November 5 from the Agriculture Produce Market Committee premises in Khagaria.
Vote Counting Schedule and Official Appeal
The counting of votes for the Khagaria district constituencies has been scheduled for November 14, 2025. The vote counting process will be conducted at the premises of the Agriculture Produce Market Committee in Khagaria, the same venue from where the Electronic Voting Machines and polling materials were distributed to polling stations. This central location has been chosen to ensure efficient management of the counting process and easy access for candidates and their representatives. District Election Officer and District Magistrate Navin Kumar made a special appeal to all residents of the district, urging them to participate in the democratic process without any fear or hesitation. He emphasized the importance of voting in a free, fair, and fearless environment to make the elections successful. His message focused on encouraging maximum voter participation while assuring citizens that all necessary arrangements had been made to protect their rights and ensure their safety during the voting process. The administration's efforts reflected the commitment to conducting transparent and peaceful elections in accordance with democratic principles.
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