Changlang South

The geographic coordinates of Changlang South Assembly constituency are: 27°03'37.8"N 95°50'28.7"E. Changlang South shares its borders with three other Assembly constituencies. Other Arunachal Pradesh Assembly constituencies adjacent to Changlang South are: Nampong, Changlang North, Khonsa East. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Myanmar.

There were a total of 6,365 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Assembly election, of which 3,205 were male, 3,160 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2019 Assembly elections, there were a total of 5,720 registered voters, of which 3,205 were male, 2,826 female and 0 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 4,932 registered voters in this constituency, of which 2,495 were male, 2,437 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 4,636 which included 2,338 male, and 2,298 female.

The number of service voters in Assembly constituency was 40 in 2019, 0 in 2014 and 1 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 986, in 2019 it was 977, 977 in 2014 and 983 in 2009.

Changlang South Assembly constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2024 Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections on Friday, April 19, 2024. The counting of votes is on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

In the 2019 state Assembly elections, this seat voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 11, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls, this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Changlang South voted in Phase 1 on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 and the results were declared on Tuesday, October 22, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 52. Changlang South Assembly seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Arunachal Pradesh: (1) Khimiyong circle excluding Villages – Changra, Phusa (Phungsa), and Motong; (2) Villages: 1. Ranglum, 2. Kangtang, 3. Longlung, 4. Saching, 5. Chingsa, 6. Bubang-I, 7. Banghill, 8. Poniyong, 9. Sohe, 10. Salang, 11. Rangram, 12. Bubang-II, and 13. Longluk in CHANGLANG circle; and (3) Villages: 1. Wasong, 2. Koira, 3. Tikhakuk, 4. Hadap, 5. Phenbiro-I, 6. Phenbiro-II, 7. Pollo, 8. Kengnong, 9. Lyngok, 10. Lisan, 11. Jella, 12. Borlungsang, 13. Harlugsang, 14. Kongtim, 15. Ngasajut, 16. Khetua, 17. M. Bong, 18. Sinnang, 19. Chindong, 20. Riju, 21. Rima, 22. Ritang, 23. Lyuguk-I, 24. Lyuguk-II, and 25. Yukhi in MANMAO circle..

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections, the estimated voter turnout in this Arunachal Pradesh constituency was 91.63%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 92.53%, while it was 92.86% in 2014 and 92.84% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -0.90% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections, Phosum Khimhun of BJP won in this constituency beating Latlang Tangha of INC by a margin of 583 votes which was 11.27% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Phosum Khimhum of INC was the winner in this seat beating John Jugli of NCP by a margin of 1,994 votes which was 43.65% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Assembly elections, Phosum Khimhun of INC won this seat defeating Tengam Ngemu of TMC by a margin of 1,954 votes which was 45.45% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections, Phosum Khimhun of BJP had a vote share of 55.07% in this seat. In 2014, Phosum Khimhum of INC secured a vote share of 70.82% in this constituency. In the 2009 Assembly elections, Phosum Khimhun of INC got a vote share of 67.55% in Changlang South.