Bankipur Assembly constituency is one of the 243 constituencies of the Bihar legislative assembly. It is a segment of the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituency.
Overview The Bankipur Assembly constituency was created following the implementation of the Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008. It was formed primarily from the former Patna West Assembly constituency, while also incorporating parts of the erstwhile Patna Central Assembly constituency. As part of the same delimitation exercise, the remaining areas of Patna West were included in the newly created Digha Assembly constituency. The constituency's boundaries were redrawn to reflect changes in population and urban expansion within Patna.
Bankipur comprises Ward Nos. 4, 5, 7 to 13 & 15 in Patna Municipal Corporation of Patna Rural CD Block. The constituency has diversified voters group consisting as of 64000 Baniya (all sub castes), 57000 Kayastha caste, 33000 Ahir, 31000 Muslims, 27000 Kurmi, 23000 Bhumihar, 21000 Rajputs, 18000 Kushwaha, 14000 Dhanuk, 14000 Chandrawanshi and rest comprises other EBC groups and dalits in this constituency.
Bankipur is bordered by Digha, Kumhrar and Patna Sahib assembly constituencies, all within the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituency, while the Ganges forms its northern boundary with Sonepur constituency.
Members of the Legislative Assembly YearNameParty2010Nitin Nabin 2015202020252026^ Prashant Kishor
Election results 2026 by-election
2025
2020
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2010
See also List of constituencies of the Bihar Legislative Assembly Bankipore Kumhrar Assembly constituency Digha Assembly constituency
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