Election Notification Issued for Jharkhand’s 48 Municipal Bodies; Key Updates for Every Constituency

Jharkhand is all set to elect its local government representatives as the State Election Officer has officially issued the notification for municipal elections. The high-stakes poll will decide 9 mayors, 39 chairpersons, and 1,087 ward councilors across the state.

Nomination and Election Schedule

The nomination process begins on 29 January and will continue until 4 February. Scrutiny of nomination papers is scheduled for 5 February, and candidates can withdraw by 6 February. Election symbols will be allotted on 7 February. Polling is set for 23 February, with counting and results declared on 27 February.

Voter Participation

Over 43.33 lakh voters will exercise their franchise in this election, including 22.07 lakh men and 21.26 lakh women. According to the State Election Commission, 30.51 lakh voters will cast their votes for the 9 municipal corporations, 9.04 lakh for 29 municipal councils, and 3.67 lakh for 19 municipal panchayats.

Ward and Polling Station Details

• 9 Municipal Corporations: 357 wards, 2,940 polling stations, 30.51 lakh voters
• Medininagar: 35 wards, 132 polling stations, 1.29 lakh voters
• Hazaribagh: 36 wards, 160 polling stations, 1.77 lakh voters
• Giridih: 36 wards, 137 polling stations, 1.50 lakh voters
• Devghar: 36 wards, 172 polling stations, 1.79 lakh voters
• Dhanbad: 555 wards, 974 polling stations, 38.97 lakh voters
• Chas: 35 wards, 130 polling stations, 1.62 lakh voters
• Ranchi: 53 wards, — polling stations, 10.27 lakh voters
• Adityapur: 35 wards, 136 polling stations, 1.39 lakh voters
• Mango: 36 wards, 190 polling stations, 1.97 lakh voters
• 20 Municipal Councils: 458 wards, 954 polling stations, 9.04 lakh voters
• Garhwa, Vishrampur, Chatra, Jhumri Tilaiya, Madhupur, Godda, Sahibganj, Pakur, Dumka, Mihijam, Chirkunda, Fulsaro, Ramgarh, Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega, Chakradharpur, Chaibasa, Kapali, Jugrailai
• 19 Municipal Panchayats: 272 wards, 410 polling stations, 3.67 lakh voters
• Notable areas include Shri Vashidhnagar, Majhiounv, Husainabad, Hariharganj, Chhatarpur, Latehar, Koderma, Domchanch, Badkisaria, Dhanbar, Mahagama, Rajmahal, Barharwa, Basukinath, Jamtara, Bundu, Khunti, Saraikela, and Chakulia

Total Overview

Across the state, 1,087 wards and 4,304 polling stations have been set up to facilitate voting by 43,33,574 registered voters, including 22,07,203 men, 21,26,227 women, and 144 third-gender voters.

This municipal election marks a major democratic exercise in Jharkhand, providing citizens with the opportunity to elect representatives who will shape local governance for the coming term.