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Bihar Legislative Assembly elections were held twice in 2005. There was a hung assembly in Feb 2005 Assembly Election. Since no government could be formed in Bihar, fresh elections were held in October–November the same year. President's rule was imposed in between the two elections.
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February election
A total of 2135 candidates contested from the 243 constituencies in the Bihar Assembly elections of February 2005. There were 3193 candidates in February 2005 elections
October election
Bihar Assembly elections were held in four phases in October 2005. A total of 2135 candidates contested from the 243 constituencies in the Bihar Assembly elections of October 2005. Out of 2135 candidates in the October 2005 elections, male and female candidates were 1999 (93%) and 136 (7%) respectively.
The Janata Dal (United) was the largest party in the seat after the October–November 2005 election, and ruled along with the Bharatiya Janata Party as part of the National Democratic Alliance. The incumbent chief minister was Nitish Kumar.