Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: District-wise Voting Dates and Complete Schedule
The dates for the Bihar Assembly elections 2025 have been officially announced. Voting for the state’s 243 assembly seats will be conducted in two phases. The first phase of voting will take place on November 6, 2025, and the second phase on November 11, 2025. The counting of votes for all seats will be held simultaneously on November 14, 2025.
First Phase (November 6, 2025)
- Seats: 121 assembly constituencies
- Districts: 18 districts will go to polls in this phase
- Key Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | October 10, 2025 (Friday) |
| Last date to file nomination papers | October 17, 2025 (Friday) |
| Scrutiny of nominations | October 18, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Last date to withdraw nominations | October 20, 2025 (Monday) |
| Voting day | November 6, 2025 (Thursday) |
| Counting of votes | November 14, 2025 (Friday) |
- Districts Voting in Phase 1:
Gopalganj, Siwan, Buxar, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Saharsa, Madhepura, Khagaria, Munger, Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, Nalanda, Patna, Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai, Bhojpur
Second Phase (November 11, 2025)
- Seats: 122 assembly constituencies
- Districts: 20 districts will go to polls in this phase
- Key Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | October 13, 2025 (Monday) |
| Last date to file nomination papers | October 20, 2025 (Monday) |
| Scrutiny of nominations | October 21, 2025 (Tuesday) |
| Last date to withdraw nominations | October 23, 2025 (Thursday) |
| Voting day | November 11, 2025 (Tuesday) |
| Counting of votes | November 14, 2025 (Friday) |
| Election completion date | November 16, 2025 (Sunday) |
- Districts Voting in Phase 2:
West Champaran, East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnea, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui, Nawada, Gaya, Jehanabad, Arwal, Aurangabad, Rohtas, Kaimur (Bhabhua)
This district-wise phased schedule aims to ensure smooth and efficient polling across Bihar, allowing adequate security and administrative arrangements.
In summary, the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 are a significant democratic exercise, reflecting the vibrancy of Indian electoral politics with enhanced transparency, security, and public engagement.