Nagrakata (ST) is a Scheduled Tribe–reserved assembly constituency located in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. Situated in the Dooars region near the foothills of the Himalayas, the constituency is largely rural and home to a significant tribal population. The local economy depends on tea gardens, agriculture, forest-based livelihoods, and small-scale trade. Political contests here have gained importance due to the constituency’s tribal demographics and its reflection of broader electoral trends in north Bengal.
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, Nagrakata (ST) was won by Puna Bhengra of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He defeated his nearest rival from the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) by a margin of approximately 14,000 votes. The result highlighted the BJP’s strengthened position among tribal voters in the Dooars region while demonstrating the constituency’s competitive political landscape.
Key issues in Nagrakata (ST) revolve around economic stability, development, and social welfare. Tea garden workers and farmers frequently raise concerns related to wages, job security, irrigation, crop pricing, and protection from floods. Tribal communities also emphasise the need for effective implementation of government schemes, land and forest rights, and improved living conditions.