Arrah

The geographic coordinates of Arrah Lok Sabha constituency are: 25°33'34.9"N 84°39'40.7"E. Arrah shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Arrah are: Saran, Patliputra, Jahanabad, Buxar, Karakat, Uttar Pradesh: Ballia. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Uttar Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, R K Singh of BJP won in this seat defeating Raju Yadav of CPIMLL by a margin of 1,47,285 votes which was 13.63% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 52.33% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Raj Kumar Singh of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Sribhagwan Singh Kushwaha of RJD by a margin of 1,35,870 votes which was 15.21% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 43.78% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Meena Singh of JDU won this seat beating Rama Kishore Singh of LJP by a margin of 74,720 votes which was 13.43% of the total votes polled in the constituency. JDU had a vote share of 38.23% in the seat.

Arrah Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 16% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 1%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 70%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Arrah Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 21,56,040 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 11,45,324 were male, 10,10,681 female and 35 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 20,89,353 registered voters, of which 11,45,324 were male, 9,39,375 female and 117 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 18,24,515 registered voters in this constituency, of which 10,16,299 were male, 8,08,210 female and 6 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 15,55,122 which included 8,55,070 male, and 7,00,052 female.

The number of service voters in Ara Lok Sabha constituency was 16,919 in 2019, 4,108 in 2014 and 2,960 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 882, in 2019 it was 817, 795 in 2014 and 819 in 2009.

Arrah Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 7 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 7 on Sunday, May 19, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Arrah voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 16, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 32. Arrah Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 192. Sandesh: CD Blocks Sandesh & Udwant Nagar, Gram Panchayats Sakaddi, Kulharia, Dhandiha, Bhadwar, Narbirpur, Khangaon, Gopalpur, Jalpura, Jokta & Koilwar (Nagar Panchayat) of Koilwar CD Block; 193. Barhara: CD Block Barhara, Gram Panchayats Ijri, Sundarpur Barja, Agarsanda, Baghipakar, Basantpur, Dhamar & Khajuria of Arrah CD Block; Gram Panchayats Khesrahiya, Mathurapur, Rajapur, Daulatpur, Chanda, Gidha, Birampur & Kayamnagar of Koilwar CD Block; 194. Arrah: Gram Panchayats Ganghar, Ramapur Sandiya, Pirauta, Sandia, Makhdumpur Dumra, Daulatpur, Bhakura, Jamira, Hasanpura, Gothahula, Karari, Mahuli & Arrah (M) of Arrah CD Block; 195. Agiaon (SC): CD Blocks Charpokhari, Garhani & Agiaon; 196. Tarari: CD Blocks Tarari & Sahar, Gram Panchayats Amai, Bachari, Bharsar, Nonar, Katar, Narayanpur, Sukhrauli & Piro (Nagar Panchayat) of Piro CD Block; 197. Jagdishpur: CD Block Jagdishpur, Gram Panchayats Ayar, Tar, Dhwarahi Jangal Mahal, Akrua, Kothua, Jamuaon, Jitaura Jangalmahal, Brawn, Tilath, Khannikala, Rajeyan, Amehta, Ktriyan, Lahthan, Agiaon & Nayka Tola Jangalmahal of Piro CD Block; 198. Shahpur: CD Blocks Shahpur & Behea.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Arrah constituency was 49.46%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 52%, while it was 49% in 2014 and 36% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -2.26% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, R K Singh of BJP won in this constituency beating Raju Yadav of CPIMLL by a margin of 1,47,285 votes which was 13.63% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Raj Kumar Singh of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Sribhagwan Singh Kushwaha of RJD by a margin of 1,35,870 votes which was 15.21% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Meena Singh of JDU won this seat defeating Rama Kishore Singh of LJP by a margin of 74,720 votes which was 13.43% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, R K Singh of BJP had a vote share of 52.33% in this seat.

In 2014, Raj Kumar Singh of BJP secured a vote share of 43.78% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Meena Singh of JDU got a vote share of 38.23% in Arrah.