Tripura Municipal Election 2026 – 268 Seats Election Details
Tripura Municipal Election 2026 will witness polling in 268 seats across 21 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). Out of the total 345 municipal wards, 77 seats have been reported as uncontested following the completion of the nomination withdrawal process on 10 November 2026. A total of 810 candidates remain in the contest for the seats where polling is required.
The election covers Agartala Municipal Corporation, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats across Tripura. Polling is scheduled for 27 November 2026 from 7 AM to 4 PM. Counting will begin on 2 December 2026 at 8 AM.
Tripura Municipal Election 2026 – Key Highlights
- Total Urban Local Bodies: 21
- Total municipal wards: 345
- Seats going to polling: 268
- Seats declared uncontested: 77
- Final candidates in the contest: 810
- Total voters: 6,29,903
- Total polling stations: 783
- Polling date: 27 November 2026
- Polling time: 7 AM to 4 PM
- Counting date: 2 December 2026
1. Tripura Municipal Election 2026 – 268 Seats Election Details
The State Election Commission has completed the nomination and withdrawal stages for the 2026 Urban Local Body General Election. After the withdrawal deadline, 810 candidates remained in the contest. The election covers 345 wards across 21 urban local bodies.
| Election Status | Seats |
|---|---|
| Total municipal seats | 345 |
| Seats going to polling | 268 |
| Uncontested seats | 77 |
The 268 seats will be decided through voting, while the 77 uncontested seats do not require a polling contest, subject to the formal declarations of the Returning Officers.
2. Urban Local Bodies Where Elections Will Be Held
According to the reported post-withdrawal election position, all wards will have contests in the following 13 urban local bodies:
| No. | Urban Local Body | Election Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agartala Municipal Corporation | All 51 wards to polling |
| 2 | Dharmanagar | All wards to polling |
| 3 | Panisagar | All wards to polling |
| 4 | Kailashahar | All wards to polling |
| 5 | Kumarghat | All wards to polling |
| 6 | Khowai | All wards to polling |
| 7 | Bishramganj | All wards to polling |
| 8 | Melaghar | All wards to polling |
| 9 | Sonamura | All wards to polling |
| 10 | Udaipur | All wards to polling |
| 11 | Amarpur | All wards to polling |
| 12 | Sabroom | All wards to polling |
| 13 | Belonia | All wards to polling |
In addition to these 13 bodies, polling will take place in the contested wards of Ambassa, Teliamura and Bishalgarh. The exact number of contested wards in each of these three bodies should be checked against the final Returning Officer records.
3. Five Urban Local Bodies With All Seats Uncontested
Five urban local bodies have reported uncontested outcomes in all their seats. These bodies together account for 65 seats.
| Municipal Body | Uncontested Seats |
|---|---|
| Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat | 11 |
| Jirania Nagar Panchayat | 11 |
| Ranirbazar Municipal Council | 13 |
| Mohanpur Municipal Council | 15 |
| Santirbazar Municipal Council | 15 |
| Total | 65 |
4. Uncontested Seats in Ambassa, Teliamura and Bishalgarh
In three additional urban local bodies, only some seats have been reported as uncontested. The reported figures are:
- Ambassa: 6 uncontested seats
- Teliamura: 4 uncontested seats
- Bishalgarh: 2 uncontested seats
These 12 seats, together with the 65 seats in the five fully uncontested bodies, make up the total of 77 uncontested seats.
5. Party Wise Candidates in the 268 Seat Contest
After the nomination withdrawal process, 810 candidates remained in the contest. The reported party-wise distribution is as follows:
| Party / Category | Candidates |
|---|---|
| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 342 |
| CPI(M) | 228 |
| Indian National Congress | 201 |
| Tipra Motha Party | 10 |
| Others / Independents | 29 |
| Total | 810 |
These figures refer to candidates contesting the remaining seats. They do not include the 77 seats reported as uncontested.
6. Total Voters in Tripura Municipal Election 2026
The electoral roll for the urban local body election includes 6,29,903 voters across the state. The reported gender-wise voter details are:
| Voter Category | Voters |
|---|---|
| Male voters | 3,08,115 |
| Female voters | 3,21,743 |
| Third-gender voters | 45 |
| Total voters | 6,29,903 |
Voters should check their names in the applicable electoral roll and confirm their polling station before election day.
7. Polling Stations and Agartala Municipal Corporation
A total of 783 polling stations have been arranged for the 21 urban local bodies. Agartala Municipal Corporation alone will have 439 polling stations.
- Total polling stations across Tripura: 783
- Polling stations in Agartala Municipal Corporation: 439
- Total municipal wards: 345
- Polling method: Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)
The final polling station and booth details should be checked through the official election notification or the concerned Returning Officer. Voters should not assume that their polling station is unchanged from a previous election.
8. Reservation of Municipal Wards
The 345 municipal wards have the following reported reservation distribution:
| Reservation Category | Wards |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 9 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 80 |
| Unreserved | 256 |
| Total | 345 |
Out of the total wards, 162 are reserved for women. Reservation status for an individual ward should be verified from the official ward reservation notification.
9. Tripura Municipal Election 2026 – Full Schedule
| Election notification | 30 October 2026 |
| Last date for nominations | 6 November 2026 |
| Scrutiny of nominations | 7 November 2026 |
| Last date for withdrawal | 10 November 2026 |
| Polling | 27 November 2026 |
| Polling hours | 7 AM to 4 PM |
| Re-polling, if required | 30 November 2026 |
| Counting of votes | 2 December 2026, from 8 AM |
| Completion of election process | 4 December 2026 |
10. Election Administration and Security Arrangements
The State Election Commission has appointed election officials to manage polling and counting across the 21 urban local bodies.
- 23 Returning Officers have been appointed.
- 81 Assistant Returning Officers have been designated.
- 23 counting centres or counting halls are planned.
- Election observers have been appointed to monitor the process.
- Electronic Voting Machines will be used for polling.
The State Election Commissioner also reported that 23 election observers had been deployed. Candidates and voters can approach the concerned Returning Officer or Election Observer for election-related complaints and clarification.
11. How to Check Tripura Municipal Election 2026 Details
Voters can use the official Tripura State Election Commission website to look for election notifications, candidate information and other election documents.
- Visit the official Tripura State Election Commission website.
- Open the Urban Local Body Election 2026 section, if available.
- Check the relevant municipal body and ward details.
- Verify the candidate list and polling station information.
- Follow the latest official notices for polling and counting updates.
Tripura State Election Commission – Official Website
Tripura SEC – Candidate Information Portal
12. Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats will go to polling in Tripura Municipal Election 2026?
Polling will take place in 268 seats out of 345 municipal wards.
Why are elections not being held in 77 seats?
These 77 seats have been reported as uncontested after the nomination withdrawal process. The formal status should be checked from the concerned Returning Officer.
How many candidates are contesting the 268 seats?
A total of 810 candidates remain in the contest.
When will Tripura Municipal Election polling take place?
Polling is scheduled for 27 November 2026, from 7 AM to 4 PM.
When will counting take place?
Counting is scheduled for 2 December 2026, starting at 8 AM.
How many voters are eligible to vote?
The reported total electorate is 6,29,903 voters, including male, female and third-gender electors.
How many polling stations are arranged?
A total of 783 polling stations are planned across the 21 urban local bodies.
How many polling stations are in Agartala Municipal Corporation?
Agartala Municipal Corporation will have 439 polling stations.
Which five urban local bodies have all seats uncontested?
Kamalpur, Jirania, Ranirbazar, Mohanpur and Santirbazar have reported uncontested outcomes in all their seats.
Where can I check the official election updates?
Visit the Tripura State Election Commission website at sec.tripura.gov.in and check the latest election notifications.
Conclusion
Tripura Municipal Election 2026 will have polling in 268 seats across 21 urban local bodies, while 77 seats have been reported uncontested. A total of 810 candidates remain in the contest. The election will use 783 polling stations and cover an electorate of 6,29,903 voters. Polling is scheduled for 27 November 2026 from 7 AM to 4 PM, and counting will begin on 2 December. Voters should verify their ward, candidate and polling station details through the official State Election Commission records.
