Sandeshkhali Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Counting of Votes Today of West Bengal Assembly Seat

New Delhi: As the heat of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections intensifies, all eyes are turning toward Sandeshkhali, a critical rural constituency in the North 24 Parganas district. Reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, this segment remains a vital piece of the larger Basirhat Lok Sabha puzzle.

The Countdown to May 4

The Election Commission has designated Sandeshkhali to vote in Phase 2 of the current cycle. Local residents are scheduled to cast their ballots on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Historically, Sandeshkhali has seen varied scheduling, having voted in Phase 5 during the 2021 and 2016 elections and Phase 3 back in 2011.

A Changing Electorate: By the numbers

The demographic profile of the constituency reveals a slight contraction in the total voter base compared to five years ago, yet it remains significantly higher than a decade prior. For the 2026 election, the electoral roll features 2,31,094 registered voters.

While the electorate grew by over 60,000 between 2011 and 2021, the current cycle shows a minor dip in registered names. Interestingly, the gender ratio has seen a decline from its 2021 peak of 951, now sitting at 915 females per 1,000 males

Inclusion and Service

The 2026 rolls continue to recognise the ‘third gender’ category with 5 registered voters, a figure that has remained steady since 2021. Additionally, the number of service voters—primarily those serving in the armed forces—has steadily risen, reaching 61 this year, up from 47 in 2011.
As April 29 approaches, political analysts are watching closely to see how these shifting numbers and the rural-specific issues of the North 24 Parganas will sway the outcome in this ST-reserved seat.

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