Patna: Voting in all 14 assembly constituencies of Patna district concluded peacefully on Thursday, registering a turnout of 58.19%, the highest in over two decades. The figure marks a sharp rise from 51.12% in 2020, 52.44% in 2015, and 48.54% in 2010, indicating a renewed enthusiasm among voters in the state capital.
🔢 Patna’s Turnout Over the Years
📊 Voter enthusiasm in the capital district has steadily climbed after 2010.
| Year | Turnout (%) |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.54 |
| 2015 | 52.44 |
| 2020 | 51.12 |
| 2025 | 58.19 |
Patna District Magistrate and Election Officer Dr. Thyagarajan S.M. said the surge reflected “the people’s deep faith in democracy.” He described the 2025 turnout as “the highest in recent electoral history,” praising the smooth conduct of polling across the district.
Patna records historic 58.12 percent voter turnout. Electors exercised their voting rights in large numbers with great fervour and enthusiasm. Festivities were all around every polling station. Thanks to each and every elector, citizen and official for showing impeccable… pic.twitter.com/2UdgGU62fk
— District Administration Patna (@dm_patna) November 6, 2025
🌆 Urban vs Rural Divide
Top 5 Highest Turnout Constituencies
1️⃣ Bikram – 69.09%
2️⃣ Masaurhi – 68.42%
3️⃣ Fatuha – 68.53%
4️⃣ Maner – 67.76%
5️⃣ Phulwari – 65.01%
Lowest 3 Turnout Constituencies
🔻 Kumhrar – 39.57%
🔻 Bankipur – 40.97%
🔻 Digha – 41.40%
📊 Rural belts such as Paliganj and Masaurhi saw robust participation, while Patna’s urban cores lagged behind.
👥 Who Voted
- Total voters: 4.83 million
- Male voters: 2.54 million
- Female voters: 2.28 million
- Third gender voters: 157
- Polling centres: 5,677 (including 541 women-only booths)
🚨 Tight Security & EVM Transfer
Patna SSP Kartikeya K. Sharma confirmed that EVMs from all 14 constituencies were transported to the strong room at AN College, under a two-tier security cover.
“Additional forces have been deployed for round-the-clock surveillance. The ballot transfer process was completed safely,” Sharma said.
Observers noted that the sharp rise in voter participation, particularly in semi-urban and rural belts, could play a decisive role in determining outcomes. The higher turnout compared to previous elections suggests a revitalised electoral engagement across Patna district — a bellwether for Bihar’s broader political sentiment.
