West Bengal Old Voter List 1952 to 1971 is a compilation of historical electoral rolls containing names of persons who registered as voters in those years. These records are important for family history research, finding information about ancestors and checking old voter information.
It helps people find old voter information and learn about their family history, and to find information on parents, grandparents or other relatives. These records are of benefit to research and some official purposes as well.
West Bengal Old Electoral Rolls - Key Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Archived Years Available | 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1971 |
| Official Custodian | Directorate of State Archives, Govt. of West Bengal |
| Online Portal | oldelectoralrolls.wb.gov.in / ceowestbengal.nic.in |
| Document Format | Scanned PDF (Bengali & English) |
| Search Method | District → Assembly Constituency → Part / Village |
| Certified Copy Authority | State Archives (Kolkata) & District Magistrate Record Rooms |
How to Download West Bengal Old Voter List (1952-1971) PDF Online
Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to search and download the electoral roll PDF for your area:
STEP 1: Visit the official West Bengal old electoral rolls portal: oldelectoralrolls.wb.gov.in.
STEP 2: On the homepage, select the Year, District, and Constituency from the available options. Then, click the Search button, as shown in the screenshot below.
STEP 3: On the next page, the old voter lists will appear district-wise and constituency-wise. Click on the "View" option next to the required voter list, as shown in the image below.
STEP 4: Once you click View, the old voter list PDF will open. You can check the voter details and download the PDF if required.
Download District-wise Old Electoral Roll 1952 to 1997 West Bengal PDF using Direct Link
| District Name | Google Drive Year Links | All-In-One Folder |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Parganas (North & South 24 Parganas) ২৪ পরগনা | 1952, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971 | Open Drive ↗ |
| Bankura বাঁকুড়া | 1952, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971 | Open Drive ↗ |
| Birbhum বীরভূম | 1952, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971 | Open Drive ↗ |
| Burdwan (Purba & Paschim Bardhaman) বর্ধমান | 1952, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971 | Open Drive ↗ |
| Kolkata (Calcutta) কলকাতা | 1952, 1956, 1961, 1966 | Open Drive ↗ |
| Cooch Behar কোচবিহার | 1952, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971 | Open Drive ↗ |
| Darjeeling & Kalimpong দার্জিলিং | 1952, 1959, 1966, 1971 | Open Drive ↗ |
| Hooghly হুগলি | 1952, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971 | Open Drive ↗ |
| Howrah হাওড়া | 1952, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1971 | Open Drive ↗ |
| Jalpaiguri & Alipurduar জলপাইগুড়ি | 1956, 1961, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971 | Open Drive ↗ |
| Maldah (Malda) মালদা | 1956, 1961, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971 | Open Drive ↗ |
| Medinipur (Purba & Paschim Medinipur & Jhargram) মেদিনীপুর | 1952, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971 | Open Drive ↗ |
| Murshidabad মুর্শিদাবাদ | 1952, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971 | Open Drive ↗ |
| Nadia নদিয়া | 1952, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971 | Open Drive ↗ |
| Purulia পুরুলিয়া | 1956, 1958, 1961, 1971, 1995 | Open Drive ↗ |
| West Dinajpur (Uttar & Dakshin Dinajpur) পশ্চিম দিনাজপুর | 1952, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971 | Open Drive ↗ |
Why Are 1952-1971 Electoral Rolls So Important?
Old voter lists are considered primary government records. People across West Bengal frequently require these historical rolls for several key purposes:
- Proof of Ancestral Legacy: To prove that your parents, grandparents, or ancestors resided in West Bengal before 1971.
- Citizenship & Official Verification: Serving as valid documentary legacy evidence for citizenship, passport verification, and government lineage checks.
- Property & Land Inheritance: Assisting in resolving ancestral property ownership, mutation, and legal disputes.
- Genealogy & Family History: Helping families discover their original village, ward number, and household records from decades ago.
