Saran Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 40
Lok Sabha
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(parliamentary) constituencies in
Bihar
Bihar (; ) is a state in eastern India. It is the 2nd largest state by population in 2019, 12th largest by area of , and 14th largest by GDP in 2021. Bihar borders Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West ...
state in eastern
India
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. This constituency came into existence in 2008 as a part of the implementation of
delimitation
Boundary delimitation (or simply delimitation) is the drawing of boundaries, particularly of electoral precincts, states, counties or other municipalities. of parliamentary constituencies based on the recommendations of the
Delimitation Commission of India
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constituted in 2002.
Before delimitation, it was
Chapra (Lok Sabha constituency)
Chapra Lok Sabha constituency was in Bihar and it existed until 2008, after which it was replaced by Saran constituency when delimitation was done.
Vidhan Sabha segments
Chapra (छपरा) Lok Sabha constituency comprises the following seve ...
.
Vidhan Sabha segments
Presently, Saran Lok Sabha constituency comprises the following six
Vidhan Sabha
The State Legislative Assembly, or Vidhan Sabha, or also Saasana Sabha, is a legislative body in the states and union territories of India. In the 28 states and 3 union territories with a unicameral state legislature, it is the sole legislati ...
(legislative assembly) segments:
Members of Lok Sabha
Election results
General Elections 2019
General Elections 2014
General elections 2009
See also
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Saran district
Saran district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Indian state of Bihar. The district, part of Saran Division, is also known as Chhapra district after the headquarters of the district, Chhapra.
It is considered as one of the richest Zamindar ...
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List of Constituencies of the Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, is made up of Members of Parliament ( MPs). Each MP, represents a single geographic constituency. There are currently 543 constituencies while maximum seats will fill up to 550 (after ar ...
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Pataliputra (Lok Sabha constituency)
References
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Lok Sabha constituencies in Bihar
Politics of Saran district