Ghatal is an assembly constituency in Paschim Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

In 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991 and 1987 state assembly elections, Ratan Pakhira of CPI(M) won the 197 Ghatal (SC) assembly seat defeating his nearest rivals, Ayan Dolui of BJP in 2006, Gopal Karak of Trinamool Congress in 2001, Rajani Kanta Dolui of Congress in 1996, Nimai Bag of Congress in 1991, and Madhu Sudan Dolai in 1987.

Gopal Mandal of CPI(M) defeated Baneshwar Saha of Janata Party.

Harendra Nath Dolai and Lakshman Chandra Sarkar, both of Congress won in 1957.

Amulya Charan Dal and Jatish Chandra Ghosh, both of CPI, won the Ghatal dual seat in independent India's first election in 1951.