Gaya

The geographic coordinates of Gaya Lok Sabha constituency are: 24°47'47.0"N 85°00'28.8"E. Gaya shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Gaya are: Jahanabad, Aurangabad, Nawada, Jharkhand: Chatra, Hazaribagh. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Jharkhand.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Vijay Kumar of JDU won in this seat defeating Jitan Ram Manjhi of HAMS by a margin of 1,52,426 votes which was 15.92% of the total votes cast for the seat. JDU had a vote share of 48.77% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Hari Manjhi of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Ramji Manjhi of RJD by a margin of 1,15,504 votes which was 14.27% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 40.31% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Hari Manjhi of BJP won this seat beating Ramji Manjhi of RJD by a margin of 62,453 votes which was 11.05% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 43.59% in the seat.

Gaya Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 30% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 0%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 64%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Gaya Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,03,744 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,36,997 were male, 8,66,721 female and 26 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,04,596 registered voters, of which 9,36,997 were male, 8,20,562 female and 58 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,01,521 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,99,210 were male, 7,02,311 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,29,192 which included 7,05,874 male, and 6,23,318 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 3,955 in 2019, 1,653 in 2014 and 654 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 925, in 2019 it was 928, 879 in 2014 and 883 in 2009.

Gaya Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 19, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general 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 Thursday, April 10, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Gaya 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 38. Gaya Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 226. Sherghati: CD Blocks Amas, Sherghati & Dobhi; 228. Barachatti (SC): CD Blocks Mohanpur & Barachatti, Gram Panchayats Nawan, Kurmawan, Itra, Jhikatiya, Mora Mardana, Bara, Atiya, Shekhwara, Parariya & Ilra of Bodh Gaya CD Block; 229. Bodh Gaya (SC): CD Blocks Tan Kuppa & Fatehpur, Gram Panchayats Mocharim, Dhanawan, Basarhi, Bakror, Moratal, Kanhaul & Gafa Khurd & Bodh Gaya (NA) of Bodh Gaya CD Block; 230. Gaya Town: Ward Nos. 1 to 31, Kaler (OG) – Ward No. 38 & Paharpur (CT) in Gaya (M. Corp) of Gaya Town CD Block; 232. Belaganj: CD Block Belaganj, Gram Panchayats Kesaru Dharampur, Amraha, Chakand, Madan Bigha, Rasalpur, Bara, Korma, Churi, Kujap, Kandi, Kujapi, Ghutiya, Katari, Aurwan, Kaler, Naili & Kendua of Gaya Town CD Block; 234. Wazirganj: CD Blocks Wazirganj & Manpur; Ward Nos. 32 to 37 in Gaya (M. Corp).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Gaya constituency was 52.76%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 56%, while it was 54% in 2014 and 43% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.40% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Vijay Kumar of JDU won in this constituency beating Jitan Ram Manjhi of HAMS by a margin of 1,52,426 votes which was 15.92% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Hari Manjhi of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Ramji Manjhi of RJD by a margin of 1,15,504 votes which was 14.27% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Hari Manjhi of BJP won this seat defeating Ramji Manjhi of RJD by a margin of 62,453 votes which was 11.05% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Vijay Kumar of JDU had a vote share of 48.77% in this seat.

In 2014, Hari Manjhi of BJP secured a vote share of 40.31% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Hari Manjhi of BJP got a vote share of 43.59% in Gaya.