NEW DELHI: Araria assembly constituency is one of the 243 seats in the Bihar assembly and is located in Araria district. It is a general category seat and forms part of the Araria Lok Sabha constituency, which consists of six assembly segments. From Araria, Congress has fielded Abidur Rahman this time against JD(U)’s Shagufta Azim, while Jan Suraaj’s Farhat Ara Begum is in race.
| Candidates | Party | Votes |
| Shagufta Azim | JD(U) | |
| Abidur Rahman | Congress | |
| Ara Begum | Jan Suraaj |
In the 2020 Bihar assembly elections, Araria had 318,978 registered voters and 334 polling booths, while in the 2024 parliamentary elections, the number of polling booths was adjusted to 331.The constituency has a diverse voter composition, with significant representation from Muslims, Scheduled Castes, and other backward classes.
Election Results 2025
Muslims form a substantial portion of the electorate, while Scheduled Castes contribute to the social fabric of the constituency. The constituency is predominantly rural, with a significant portion of voters residing in villages, influencing the political discourse towards rural-centric issues.Voter participation in Araria has been consistent, with turnout levels reflecting moderate to strong engagement. In the 2020 assembly elections, turnout was recorded at 59.08%, higher than the 55.22% registered in the 2015 elections. During the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, voter turnout was higher at 64.48%, indicating increased participation in parliamentary polls. The political landscape of Araria is shaped by caste dynamics, community alignments, and the focus on rural development issues.
