About Baidyanath Prasad Mahto
Baidyanath Prasad Mahto Member of Parliament (JDU) from Chanparan, Bihar
| Spouse's Name | : Smt. Sudam Devi |
| No. of Sons | : 3 |
| No.of Daughters | : 1 |
| Educational Qualifications | : Matriculate |
| Educated at | : H.S. Bathanaha, West Champaran, Bihar |
| Profession | : Agriculturist |
Permanent Address
Pakaria Tola, Bahorapur,
P.O. Manjharia, PS Jagdishpur,
Distt. West Champaran, Bihar
Present Address
B - 404, M.S. Flats, B.K.S. Marg,
New Delhi - 110 001
Positions Held
| 2000-2009 | : Member, Bihar Legislative Council (three terms) |
| Nov. 2005 - Apr. 2008 | : Union Minister of State, Rural Development, Govt. of Bihar |
| 2009 | : Elected to 15th Lok Sabha |
| 31 Aug. 2009 | : Member, Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers |
| 23 Sep. 2009 | : Member, Committee on Papers Laid on the Table |
Books Published
In Hindi `Kahin Dhoop Kahin Chhaya`.
Literary Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments
Staging dramas among public to remove social evils.
Social And Cultural Activities
Mobilized people against the crime and criminals in Bettiah and strived to maintain law and order in the West Champaran District defeating the criminal designs; and encouraged children to participate in co-curricular and cultural activities apart from their studies.
Special Interests
Playing Harmonium, classical songs, playing benzo and flute, training drama groups and their presentation.
Favourite Pastime and Recreation
Playing Harmonium, reading newspapers and magazines and studying books on parliamentary affairs.
Sports and Clubs
Volley Ball
Other Information
Branch Manager, National Co-operative Bank, Bettiah (Bihar), 1992-95
