Kotputli Assembly constituency is one of the 200 constituencies of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in India. It forms part of the Jaipur district and is included in the Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha constituency. Kotputli is known for its strategic location on the Delhi–Jaipur National Highway (NH-48) and serves as an important commercial and administrative hub for the northern part of the district.
Overview
Kotputli constituency has a mixed urban–rural composition and plays a significant role in the politics of northern Rajasthan. The region includes parts of the Kotputli tehsil, covering ILRC Kotputli, Narheda, and Dantil, along with several villages and gram panchayats.
The constituency is considered Gurjar-dominant, with a sizable population from the Gurjar community—estimated at around 60,000 voters—along with Rajputs, Jats, Brahmins, and Scheduled Castes forming the rest of the electorate.
Demographics and Economy
Agriculture remains the mainstay of the local economy, supported by small-scale industries and growing urban trade. Major crops include wheat, mustard, and bajra. Proximity to Haryana and Delhi influences employment patterns, with many residents engaged in transport, logistics, and industrial work in nearby states.
Kotputli also hosts a large cement plant and several industrial units under the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO), contributing to regional employment.
Political Significance
Kotputli has witnessed frequent political shifts between the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Local leadership and caste equations often play a decisive role in election outcomes.
The constituency has produced several notable political figures, including former ministers and legislators influential in Jaipur district politics.
Kotputli Assembly Constituency: Members of the Legislative Assembly
| Year | Member | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Ram Swaroop | Indian National Congress |
| 1957 | Mool Chand Sharma | Independent |
| 1962 | Ram Swaroop | Indian National Congress |
| 1967 | Chiranji Lal Sharma | Indian National Congress |
| 1972 | Hari Singh | Indian National Congress |
| 1977 | Man Singh | Janata Party |
| 1980 | Ram Swaroop | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 1985 | Jagdish Prasad | Indian National Congress |
| 1990 | Subhash Chand | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 1993 | Subhash Chand | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 1998 | Subhash Chand | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2003 | Subhash Chand | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2008 | Ramlal Sharma | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2013 | Rajendra Singh Yadav | Indian National Congress |
| 2018 | Rajendra Singh Yadav | Indian National Congress |
| 2023 | Hansraj Patel | Bharatiya Janata Party |
(Data based on Election Commission of India reports.)
Election Results
2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansraj Patel | Bharatiya Janata Party | 67,716 | 38.37 |
| Rajendra Singh Yadav | Indian National Congress | 67,395 | 38.19 |
| Others | – | 41,355 | 23.44 |
Winner: Hansraj Patel (BJP)
Margin: 321 votes
2018 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajendra Singh Yadav | Indian National Congress | 57,114 | 35.77 |
| Mukesh Goyal | Bharatiya Janata Party | 43,238 | 27.08 |
| Ramswaroop | RLP | 28,353 | 17.76 |
| Hansraj | Independent | 24,960 | 15.63 |
| NOTA | None of the above | 1,666 | 1.04 |
Winner: Rajendra Singh Yadav (INC)
Margin: 13,876 votes
Key Issues
- Water scarcity and irrigation development – dependence on groundwater and demand for canal connectivity.
- Industrial growth vs. environmental concerns – air pollution from cement and stone industries.
- Employment opportunities – balancing agriculture with new industrial jobs.
- Road infrastructure and connectivity – improvements along NH-48 and rural link roads.
- Healthcare and education facilities – strengthening government schools and rural hospitals.
See Also
References
- Election Commission of India – Statistical Reports on General Elections, Rajasthan.
- Chief Electoral Officer, Rajasthan – Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008.
- Rajasthan Industrial Development Corporation (RIICO) – Kotputli Industrial Area Profile.
- Local census and socioeconomic data, Government of Rajasthan (2021).
