By Admin 
Peaceful voting was held in Katihar district on Tuesday, 11 November under Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. According to the guidelines of the Election Commission of India, voters participated enthusiastically in all the seven assembly constituencies of the district. The total voting percentage was recorded at 79.10 percent.
Among the seven assembly constituencies of Katihar district, the highest turnout was recorded in Manihari (reserved) assembly constituency at 81.61 percent, while the lowest turnout was recorded in Kadwa assembly constituency at 75.60 percent. In other areas, voting was 75.85% in Balrampur, 79.35% in Katihar, 81.05% in Pranpur, 80.62% in Barari and 79.67% in Kodha (reserved).
Web Casting and Video Monitoring at Polling Stations
According to the district administration, strict security arrangements were made to conduct the election process in a free, fair and peaceful manner. The system of web casting, video surveillance, media monitoring and special control room remained operational 24 hours at the polling stations.
Special facilities were provided for disabled voters, senior citizens and women. Pure drinking water, electricity, ramps, toilets, sheds and seating arrangements were ensured at all polling stations. The administration launched special campaigns to make voters aware about voting. Street plays, rallies and public awareness programs were organized with messages like “Participate enthusiastically in voting”. The result of these efforts was that this time voters voted enthusiastically.
Thanks to voters for their support
During the elections, contingents of many security forces including CAPF, BSF, CRPF, SSB, IRB, BSAP were deployed. Under his supervision, voting was completed in a peaceful atmosphere in the entire district. Katihar district administration expressed gratitude for the cooperation of all officials, polling personnel, police forces, election personnel, media representatives, security personnel and voters on this occasion. The administration has expressed hope that in the coming phases too, voters will participate enthusiastically in this great festival of democracy.