Bihar · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1977
Ram Krishna Ram of Janta Party won the Mohania Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Bihar in the 1977 state assembly election, securing 15,803 votes (38.10% vote share). The runner-up was Bansropan Chamar (Indian National Congress) with 11,699 votes.
A total of 6 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ram Krishna Ram | 15803 | 38.10% | Janta Party |
| 2 | Bansropan Chamar | 11699 | 28.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Bhagawt Prasad | 10013 | 24.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Ram Charitar Prasad | 2612 | 6.30% | Independent |
| 5 | Raj Nath Ram | 1199 | 2.90% | Independent |
| 6 | Fulbasi Devi | 190 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Mohania constituency is part of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1977 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Ram Krishna Ram (Janta Party) emerged as the winner securing 15,803 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.