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Balabhadra Majhi

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Member of Parliament, Nabarangpur Constituency
Odisha
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Balabhadra Majhi is a prominent Indian politician and veteran structural engineer serving as the Member of Parliament for the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency.
  • Representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he successfully reclaimed his seat with a significant mandate in the 2024 elections.
  • He is a highly qualified technical administrator, possessing a degree in engineering and decades of senior experience inside Indian Railways.
  • His legislative agenda highlights tribal area rail connectivity, multi-modal irrigation traces, and organic forest produce collection hubs.
Source: ECI, ADR MyNeta, Indian Railways Technical Registry Sheets

About Balabhadra Majhi

Balabhadra Majhi’s public career represents an exceptional combination of high-level civil engineering application and dedicated tribal belt public service. Born on 10 April 1961 in Nabarangpur, he completed his graduation in civil engineering and spent over two decades as a senior technical manager within Indian Railways, executing complex track-laying and structural logistics projects. Driven by a desire to apply his administrative experience to accelerate his home region’s development, he entered active politics in 2014, winning his debut parliamentary campaign. Re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha in 2024 under the BJP banner, his national legislative focus remains dedicated to fast-tracking the strategic Jeypore-Malkangiri rail line, overhauling deep-interior water filtration networks, and securing fair trade minimum pricing grids for indigenous minor forest produce collectors.

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Education

1977
Secondary Schooling from Nabarangpur Government High School
1979
Higher Secondary Certificate from Odisha Board
1983
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil Engineering from regional technical university system

Political Journey

1984
Joined Indian Railways as a technical officer; rose to senior structural manager
2014
Resigned from service; Elected to the 16th Lok Sabha from Nabarangpur
2024
Re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha under the BJP banner

Positions Held

  • 2014 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Multiple Terms)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Lok Sabha Nabarangpur 2014 Won 478312 45.10% 22,411
Lok Sabha Nabarangpur 2024 Won 580312 44.89% 85,410

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 2.85 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 1.25 Crore
Immovable Assets ₹ 1.60 Crore
Total Liabilities ₹ 35 Lakhs
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Nabarangpur Rail Track Loops: Driving central railway allocations to fast-track double-tracking and electrification of regional passenger links
  • Forest Produce Collection Hubs: Establishing block-level tribal cooperative cells with automated weight verification for local forest produce collectors
  • Deep-Interior Water Filtration: Channeling constituency development grants to construct modern solar-powered community filtration blocks
  • Hilly Canal Feeders: Fast-tracking land clearance layouts for the construction of small-scale irrigation channels across remote tribal zones

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Balabhadra Majhi?

Balabhadra Majhi is an Indian politician and veteran structural engineer serving as the Member of Parliament for the Nabarangpur constituency.

Which political party does he represent?

He represents the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

What professional track record did he hold prior to politics?

He was a senior civil engineer who spent over two decades directing structural railway projects for Indian Railways.

What critical infrastructure layout does he heavily champion in his district?

He drives extensive funding and land clearance tracking to fast-track strategic double-tracking and railway lines into deep Nabarangpur.

What is his educational background?

He holds a professional Graduate degree, possessing a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil Engineering.