ब्रेकिंग – झारखंड नगर निकाय चुनाव 2026
48 शहरी निकायों में एक ही चरण में मतदान
झारखंड में नगर निकाय चुनाव 23 फरवरी को, मतगणना 27 फरवरी को; 43 लाख से अधिक मतदाता करेंगे मतदान
राज्य निर्वाचन आयोग ने झारखंड के 48 शहरी निकायों के लिए नगर निकाय चुनाव की तारीखों का ऐलान कर दिया है। मतदान 23 फरवरी 2026 को होगा जबकि मतगणना 27 फरवरी 2026 को होगी।
चुनाव राज्य भर के 9 नगर निगम, 20 नगर परिषद (नगर परिषद) और 19 नगर पंचायतों के 1,087 वार्डों में कराया जाएगा, जहां 43,33,574 से अधिक मतदाता अपने मताधिकार का प्रयोग करेंगे।
वोटिंग बैलेट पेपर के जरिए होगी और इस बार NOTA का विकल्प उपलब्ध नहीं रहेगा। सभी निकाय क्षेत्रों में आदर्श आचार संहिता तत्काल प्रभाव से लागू हो चुकी है।
Jharkhand Municipal Elections 2026: Dates, Voters, ULB List and Full Details
Introduction: Civic Battle Across 48 Urban Local Bodies
The Jharkhand State Election Commission (SEC) has announced civic polls for 48 urban local bodies covering major cities and towns across the state. Voting will be held in a single phase on 23 February 2026, while counting of votes will take place on 27 February 2026.
These elections will decide mayors, chairpersons and ward councillors in nine municipal corporations, 20 nagar parishads and 19 nagar panchayats, whose term had expired in 2023 but polls were delayed due to legal issues over reservations.
Key Dates and Election Schedule
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Notification and MCC | 26–27 January 2026 | |
| Filing of Nominations | 29 Jan – 4 Feb 2026 | Candidates submit nomination papers at designated offices. |
| Scrutiny of Nominations | 5 February 2026 | SEC and returning officers scrutinise forms. |
| Last Date for Withdrawal | 6 February 2026 | Final list of contesting candidates published. |
| Polling | 23 February 2026 | Voting via ballot papers from 7 AM to 5 PM. |
| Counting of Votes | 27 February 2026 | Counting and declaration of results for all 48 ULBs. |
How Jharkhand Municipal Elections 2026 Will Be Conducted
Non-Party Basis
Civic polls will be held on a non-party basis; candidates will not use party symbols, though political support on the ground will matter.
Ballot Papers, No NOTA
Voting will take place only through ballot papers, not EVMs, and NOTA will not be available on ballot.
Direct vs Indirect Posts
Mayors/chairpersons and ward councillors will be directly elected by people, while deputy mayors and vice-chairpersons will be chosen indirectly by elected representatives.
Facilities at Polling Booths
SEC has directed districts to provide shade, drinking water, toilets and ramps at polling stations to ensure voter comfort and accessibility.
Voters, Booths and Wards: Numbers at a Glance
Female: 21,26,227
Third Gender: 144
Buildings: 2,129
| Category | Number of Bodies | Wards Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Corporations | 9 | Part of total 1,087 wards |
| Nagar Parishads | 20 | Part of total 1,087 wards |
| Nagar Panchayats | 19 | Part of total 1,087 wards |
Urban Local Bodies in Jharkhand: Corporations, Nagar Parishads and Nagar Panchayats
Below is a structured table of key urban local bodies (ULBs) in Jharkhand with their category. This includes nine municipal corporations, major nagar parishads and selected nagar panchayats; you can adjust it as per the final SEC list of 48 ULBs for this phase.
| Urban Local Body Name | Category |
|---|---|
| Ranchi Municipal Corporation | Municipal Corporation |
| Dhanbad Municipal Corporation | Municipal Corporation |
| Jamshedpur NAC | NAC (Notified Area) |
| Mango Municipal Corporation | Municipal Corporation |
| Adityapur Municipal Corporation | Municipal Corporation |
| Medininagar Municipal Corporation | Municipal Corporation |
| Deoghar Municipal Corporation | Municipal Corporation |
| Giridih Municipal Corporation | Municipal Corporation |
| Hazaribagh Municipal Corporation | Municipal Corporation |
| Chas Municipal Corporation (Bokaro) | Municipal Corporation |
| Major Nagar Parishads | Nagar Parishad |
| Bishrampur Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Chatra Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Chakradharpur Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Chaibasa Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Dumka Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Garhwa Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Jhumritilaiya Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Ramgarh Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Simdega Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Sahibganj Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Pakur Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Phusro Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Mihijham Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Madhupur Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Lohardaga Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Jugsalai Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Godda Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Chirkunda Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Kapali Nagar Parishad | Nagar Parishad |
| Nagar Panchayats | Nagar Panchayat |
| Basukinath Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Bachra Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Badakisarai Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Barharwa Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Bundu Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Chhattarpur Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Chakuliya Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Domchach Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Hariharganj Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Hussainabad Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Jamtara Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Khunti Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Koderma Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Latehar Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Mahagama Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Nagar Uttari Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Rajmahal Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Seraikela Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
| Manjhiaon Nagar Panchayat | Nagar Panchayat |
Note: Cross-check the final list of ULBs covered in this phase with the official SEC notification and district election offices before adding ward-wise or reservation details.
Why Jharkhand Municipal Elections 2026 Matter for Citizens
- Urban local bodies decide on roads, drainage, drinking water, streetlights, markets, waste management and building regulations, which directly affect daily life.
- Results will be closely watched as a political signal from urban voters ahead of upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha polls, even though civic polls are officially non-party.
- After the completion of the “triple test” process, these elections will also reshape representation for OBCs, SCs, STs and women in Jharkhand’s urban governance.
For citizens, this is an important opportunity to evaluate the performance of their local bodies on issues like garbage, water supply, encroachment and traffic, and to vote for candidates who can improve civic services in their town or city.
