As a consequence of the orders of the Delimitation Commission, Jhalda Assembly constituency ceased to exist from 2011.
[1] It was part of Purulia (Lok Sabha constituency).
Contests in most years were multi cornered but only winners and runners are being mentioned.
Debendra Nath Mahato of Congress won in 1969.
Debendra Nath Mahato of Congress won in 1962, 1957 and in independent India’s first election in 1951 when the areas now in Purulia district were part of Bihar.