Birgaon Nagar Nigam is the most important municipal corporation in Raipur district and part of Raipur urban agglomeration. This time more than 1 lakh voters will vote. In last election number of voters was around 80 thousand. In last election total voters were 80,441 – Male 36,799 Female 43,627 Others 15. Now in 2025 it has crossed 1 lakh.
History and Population
In 2011 Census population of Birgaon was 96,294. Present population is around 83,394, area 16.22 sq km, population density 5,142 per sq km. This town is known for its famous Banjari Mata Temple. In Chhattisgarh there are total 14 municipal corporations. In 2001 Census population was 23,352, Male 54% Female 46%, literacy rate 60% which is more than national average 59.5%. 21% population is below 6 years age. From 2001 to 2011 4 times increase.
Reason for Voter Increase
3 reasons for voter increase – 1) Area increased due to new delimitation, 2) Migrant population increased due to proximity to Raipur, 3) New youth voters 18 years added. Due to increase in voters polling centers will also increase compared to last time. So far agreement to make more than 100 polling centers. Earlier there were 95 centers in 2021. Average 2,500 voters per ward (1 lakh / 40 wards). More than 250 voters names registered on single house number – big irregularity case came.
Booth Management
Making 100+ booths means 1,000 voters per booth average. Last time 95 booths with 80,441 voters – 847 voters per booth. This time 1,00,000 voters / 100 booths = 1,000 per booth. For booth management veterans who decided not to contest will be engaged in booth management work. After ward reservation many veterans decided not to contest.
Impact on Upcoming Assembly Election
Because Birgaon Nagar Nigam has 40 wards win-loss here will have wide impact on upcoming assembly election. Birgaon is part of Raipur Rural assembly. 1 lakh voters means 10% voters in assembly. After government formation in however many corporation elections happened ruling party got spectacular win. Therefore pressure to win in ongoing corporation election also. Elections to happen in November-December.
FAQ:
Q1: How many voters in Birgaon? Ans 80,441 in 2021, more than 1 lakh in 2025 – 25% increase.
Q2: How many booths? Ans Agreement to make more than 100 booths, earlier 95.
Q3: How many wards? Ans 40 wards, average 2,500 voters per ward.
Q4: Why voter increase? Ans New delimitation, migrant population, youth voters.
Q5: What is new in 2025? Ans Irregularity of 250+ voters on one house, veterans responsibility in booth management.
