Bihar: all polling stations under 1,200 electors
What happened
- Bihar became the first state with every polling station under 1,200 electors, adding 12,817 stations; the total rose from 77,895 to 90,712 [PIB].
- The earlier ceiling was 1,500 electors per station [PIB].
Background
- Draft rolls were to be published on 1 August [PIB].
Why it matters
- Smaller booths mean shorter queues and higher turnout.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-07-21): bihar became the first state with every polling station under 1,200 electors, adding 12,817 stations; the total rose from 77,895 to 90,712.
- Smaller booths mean shorter queues and higher turnout.
Quotable data pointThe earlier ceiling was 1,500 electors per station.
PIB: Bihar polling stations, 21 Jul 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: polling station cap.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
New cap on electors per polling station
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Bihar polling stations, 21 Jul 2025
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