Complete Sitalkuchi assembly election results from 1977 to 2026. Check all MLA winners, vote counts, winning margins, voter turnout and 2026 election updates for Sitalkuchi constituency in West Bengal.
Sitalkuchi assembly election results have a rich and fascinating political history spanning over four decades. Located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, Sitalkuchi is a reserved Scheduled Caste (SC) assembly seat and falls under the Cooch Behar (SC) Lok Sabha constituency. The most remarkable feature of the Sitalkuchi election history is the extraordinary dominance of CPI(M)’s Sudhir Pramanik, who won the Sitalkuchi MLA seat six consecutive times from 1977 to 2001 one of the longest winning streaks in West Bengal assembly history.
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) then captured the seat in 2011 and 2016, before the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won it in 2021. With the Sitalkuchi 2026 election scheduled for Phase 1 on 23 April 2026, the constituency is set for another closely watched contest. Below is the complete Sitalkuchi election history with year-wise results, vote counts, winning margins, and voter turnout data.
List of All MLAs from Sitalkuchi Assembly Seat
| Year | Elected MLA | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Result Coming Soon | — | — |
| 2021 | Baren Chandra Barman | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 1,24,955 |
| 2016 | Hiten Barman | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 1,01,647 |
| 2011 | Hiten Barman | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 84,651 |
| 2006 | Harish Chandra Barman | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) | 75,093 |
| 2001 | Sudhir Pramanik | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 74,907 |
| 1996 | Sudhir Pramanik | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 74,984 |
| 1991 | Sudhir Pramanik | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 65,710 |
| 1987 | Sudhir Pramanik | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 50,680 |
| 1982 | Sudhir Pramanik | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 45,527 |
| 1977 | Sudhir Pramanik | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 23,696 |
Sitalkuchi Assembly Election 2026 Result
Results Coming Soon
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election 2026 is scheduled to be held in two phases. Sitalkuchi assembly seat falls under Phase 1, with polling on 23 April 2026. Results for all seats will be declared on 4 May 2026. Once the Sitalkuchi 2026 election result is officially announced, this page will be updated with the complete candidate-wise vote count, winning margin, and voter turnout. Stay tuned for the latest Sitalkuchi election 2026 updates.
Sitalkuchi Assembly Election 2021 Result
In the Sitalkuchi assembly election 2021, the total electorate was 2,85,260 voters. A total of 2,45,966 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 86.23%. The Sitalkuchi election 2021 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2021.
Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Baren Chandra Barman won the Sitalkuchi MLA seat with 1,24,955 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Partha Pratim Ray who secured 1,07,140 votes. The winning margin in Sitalkuchi 2021 was 17,815 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baren Chandra Barman | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 1,24,955 | 50.80% |
| 2 | Partha Pratim Ray | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 1,07,140 | 43.56% |
| 3 | Sudhangshu Pramanik | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) | 6,720 | 2.73% |
| 4 | NOTA | None of the Above | 2,743 | 1.12% |
| 5 | Hare Krishna Sarkar | Independent (IND) | 2,018 | 0.82% |
| 6 | Manik Chandra Barman | Kamatapur People’s Party United (KPPU) | 976 | 0.40% |
| 7 | Kamal Barman | Amra Bangalee (AMB) | 721 | 0.29% |
| 8 | Jagadish Adhikari | Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) (SUCI) | 693 | 0.28% |
| Total | 2,45,966 | 86.23% |
Sitalkuchi Assembly Election 2016 Result
In the Sitalkuchi assembly election 2016, the total electorate was 2,61,348 registered voters. A total of 2,30,077 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 88.03%. The Sitalkuchi election 2016 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2016.
All India Trinamool Congress candidate Hiten Barman retained the Sitalkuchi MLA seat with 1,01,647 votes, defeating Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Namadipti Adhikary who secured 86,164 votes. The winning margin in Sitalkuchi 2016 was 15,483 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiten Barman | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 1,01,647 | 44.18% |
| 2 | Namadipti Adhikary | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 86,164 | 37.45% |
| 3 | Baren Chandra Barman | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 27,347 | 11.89% |
| 4 | Premananda Barman | Kamatapur People’s Party United (KPPU) | 4,953 | 2.15% |
| 5 | Jagadish Adhikari | Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) (SUCI) | 2,267 | 0.99% |
| 6 | Girindra Nath Barman | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 2,235 | 0.97% |
| 7 | NOTA | None of the Above | 2,106 | 0.92% |
| 8 | Subodh Barman | Amra Bangalee (AMB) | 1,838 | 0.80% |
| 9 | Fulkumar Barman | Independent (IND) | 1,520 | 0.66% |
| Total | 2,30,077 | 88.03% |
Sitalkuchi Assembly Election 2011 Result
In the Sitalkuchi assembly election 2011, the total electorate was 2,16,535 registered voters. A total of 1,91,453 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 88.42%. The Sitalkuchi election 2011 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2011.
All India Trinamool Congress candidate Hiten Barman won the Sitalkuchi MLA seat with 84,651 votes, defeating Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Biswanath Pramanik who secured 84,394 votes. The winning margin in Sitalkuchi 2011 was just 257 votes — one of the closest elections ever recorded in this constituency.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiten Barman | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 84,651 | 44.22% |
| 2 | Biswanath Pramanik | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 84,394 | 44.08% |
| 3 | Bhabendra Nath Barman | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 8,829 | 4.61% |
| 4 | Subal Barman | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) | 6,000 | 3.13% |
| 5 | Dwijendra Nath Barman | Independent (IND) | 3,547 | 1.85% |
| 6 | Goutam Barman | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 2,369 | 1.24% |
| 7 | Subodh Barman | Amra Bangalee (AMB) | 1,663 | 0.87% |
| Total | 1,91,453 | 88.42% |
Sitalkuchi Assembly Election 2006 Result
In the Sitalkuchi assembly election 2006, a total of 1,42,374 valid votes were recorded. The Sitalkuchi election 2006 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2006.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Harish Chandra Barman won the Sitalkuchi MLA seat with 75,093 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Lalit Chandra Pramanik who secured 56,226 votes. The winning margin in Sitalkuchi 2006 was 18,867 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harish Chandra Barman | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) | 75,093 | 52.74% |
| 2 | Lalit Chandra Pramanik | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 56,226 | 39.49% |
| 3 | Birendra Narayan Barma | Indian National Congress (INC) | 3,910 | 2.75% |
| 4 | Bishnumani Patowary | Independent (IND) | 3,367 | 2.36% |
| 5 | Subodh Barman | Amra Bangalee (AMB) | 2,406 | 1.69% |
| 6 | Girindranath Barman | Independent (IND) | 1,372 | 0.96% |
| Total | 1,42,374 |
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Sitalkuchi Assembly Election 2001 Result
In the Sitalkuchi assembly election 2001, the total electorate was 1,50,307 registered voters. A total of 1,30,018 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 86.56%. The Sitalkuchi election 2001 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2001.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Sudhir Pramanik won the Sitalkuchi MLA seat with 74,907 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Birendra Narayan Barma who secured 29,345 votes. The winning margin in Sitalkuchi 2001 was 45,562 votes — the largest margin recorded in this constituency’s history.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudhir Pramanik | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 74,907 | 57.61% |
| 2 | Birendra Narayan Barma | Indian National Congress (INC) | 29,345 | 22.57% |
| 3 | Hemchandra Barman | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 16,628 | 12.79% |
| 4 | Dinesh Roy | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 3,582 | 2.76% |
| 5 | Bisnumani Patowari | Independent (IND) | 3,119 | 2.40% |
| 6 | Subodh Barman | Amra Bangalee (AMB) | 1,356 | 1.04% |
| 7 | Girindra Barman | Independent (IND) | 1,081 | 0.83% |
| Total | 1,30,018 | 86.56% |
Sitalkuchi Assembly Election 1996 Result
In the Sitalkuchi assembly election 1996, the total electorate was 1,44,211 registered voters. A total of 1,29,489 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 92.10%. The Sitalkuchi election 1996 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1996.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Sudhir Pramanik won the Sitalkuchi MLA seat with 74,984 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Birendra Narayan Barma who secured 42,227 votes. The winning margin in Sitalkuchi 1996 was 32,757 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudhir Pramanik | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 74,984 | 57.91% |
| 2 | Birendra Narayan Barma | Indian National Congress (INC) | 42,227 | 32.61% |
| 3 | Hem Chandra Barman | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 10,127 | 7.82% |
| 4 | Sudha Ranjan Roy | Forward Bloc (Socialist) | 1,628 | 1.26% |
| 5 | Subodh Barman | Amra Bangalee (AMB) | 523 | 0.40% |
| Total | 1,29,489 | 92.10% |
Sitalkuchi Assembly Election 1991 Result
In the Sitalkuchi assembly election 1991, the total electorate was 1,33,502 registered voters. A total of 1,12,415 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 87.32%. The Sitalkuchi election 1991 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1991.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Sudhir Pramanik won the Sitalkuchi MLA seat with 65,710 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Ambika Charan Ray who secured 33,373 votes. The winning margin in Sitalkuchi 1991 was 32,337 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudhir Pramanik | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 65,710 | 58.45% |
| 2 | Ambika Charan Ray | Indian National Congress (INC) | 33,373 | 29.69% |
| 3 | Ranjit Roy Basunia | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 9,045 | 8.05% |
| 4 | Dipak Ray | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 2,715 | 2.42% |
| 5 | Bisnu Mani Patowary | Independent (IND) | 912 | 0.81% |
| 6 | Subodh Barman | Independent (IND) | 373 | 0.33% |
| 7 | Dhiren Barman | Independent (IND) | 287 | 0.26% |
| Total | 1,12,415 | 87.32% |
Sitalkuchi Assembly Election 1987 Result
In the Sitalkuchi assembly election 1987, the total electorate was 1,16,877 registered voters. A total of 98,401 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 85.70%. The Sitalkuchi election 1987 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1987.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Sudhir Pramanik won the Sitalkuchi MLA seat with 50,680 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Sabita Roy who secured 47,209 votes. The winning margin in Sitalkuchi 1987 was just 3,471 votes — a very tightly contested election.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudhir Pramanik | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 50,680 | 51.50% |
| 2 | Sabita Roy | Indian National Congress (INC) | 47,209 | 47.98% |
| 3 | Sachindra Nath Barman | Independent (IND) | 512 | 0.52% |
| Total | 98,401 | 85.70% |
Sitalkuchi Assembly Election 1982 Result
In the Sitalkuchi assembly election 1982, the total electorate was 95,891 registered voters. A total of 80,316 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 85.86%. The Sitalkuchi election 1982 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1982.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Sudhir Pramanik won the Sitalkuchi MLA seat with 45,527 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Birendra Nath Roy who secured 34,333 votes. The winning margin in Sitalkuchi 1982 was 11,194 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudhir Pramanik | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 45,527 | 56.68% |
| 2 | Birendra Nath Roy | Indian National Congress (INC) | 34,333 | 42.75% |
| 3 | Karneswar Barman | Independent (IND) | 456 | 0.57% |
| Total | 80,316 | 85.86% |
Sitalkuchi Assembly Election 1977 Result
In the Sitalkuchi assembly election 1977, the total electorate was 78,557 registered voters. A total of 42,030 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 54.47%. The Sitalkuchi election 1977 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1977 and marks the beginning of CPI(M)’s long dominance of the seat.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Sudhir Pramanik won the Sitalkuchi MLA seat with 23,696 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Birendra Nath Roy who secured 10,092 votes. The winning margin in Sitalkuchi 1977 was 13,604 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudhir Pramanik | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 23,696 | 56.38% |
| 2 | Birendra Nath Roy | Indian National Congress (INC) | 10,092 | 24.01% |
| 3 | Bhabendra Nath Barman | Janata Party (JNP) | 7,243 | 17.23% |
| 4 | Girindra Nath Barman | Independent (IND) | 506 | 1.20% |
| 5 | Jatindra Nath Roy | Independent (IND) | 493 | 1.17% |
| Total | 42,030 | 54.47% |
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Sitalkuchi assembly election result FAQ
Who has won the Sitalkuchi Assembly seat in every election till now?
CPI(M)’s Sudhir Pramanik dominated Sitalkuchi for decades, winning consecutively in 1977, 1982, 1987, 1991, 1996, and 2001, defeating Congress candidates every time. Harish Chandra Barman of CPI(M) won in 2006. TMC’s Hiten Barman then won in 2011 and 2016, before BJP’s Baren Chandra Barman captured the seat in 2021.
Who won the Sitalkuchi Assembly Election 2021 and by how many votes?
In the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, Baren Chandra Barman of BJP won the Sitalkuchi seat by securing 1,24,955 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Partha Pratim Ray who got 1,07,140 votes a winning margin of 17,815 votes.
What was the voter turnout and what made the 2021 Sitalkuchi election significant?
Sitalkuchi recorded a voter turnout of 86.35% in the 2021 assembly election. The 2021 election was particularly notable due to a tragic incident on polling day when CISF personnel shot and killed four Muslim villagers at a polling station, sparking major political controversy across the state and making Sitalkuchi one of the most talked-about constituencies of the entire 2021 West Bengal elections.
Which parties have dominated the Sitalkuchi Assembly seat over the years?
CPI(M) has won the Sitalkuchi seat 6 times and AITC has won 2 times since 1977, making CPI(M) the most dominant party in the constituency’s history. In the 2021 assembly election, BJP secured 50.8% of votes while TMC got 43.56% and CPI(M) received only 2.73% showing the complete collapse of Left’s once-unshakeable stronghold in this fully rural SC-reserved constituency.
What was the closest contest in Sitalkuchi Assembly election history?
The closest contest in Sitalkuchi’s electoral history came in the 2011 election, when TMC’s Hiten Barman won by a razor-thin margin of just 257 votes, securing 84,651 votes against CPI(M)’s Biswanath Pramanik who got 84,394 votes making it one of the tightest assembly results in the entire 2011 West Bengal elections.