Sumitra Devi has been elected as chairperson of the Manjhiaon Nagar Panchayat after she defeated her nearest rival Geeta Devi. Sumitra has gained total 3319 votes while Geeta bags only 997 votes. Sumitra defeated Geeta with a margin of 2322 votes. Altogether 10 candidates were in fray for the post of chairman of Manhiaon Nagarpanchayat (women) seat. While 62 candidates are in fray for the 12 ward member seats. Besides Chairperson, 12 ward members have also been elected as members.