Jhanjharpur

The geographic coordinates of Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency are: 26°12'30.2"N 86°13'33.6"E. Jhanjharpur shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Jhanjharpur are: Madhubani, Supaul, Madhepura, Darbhanga. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ramprit Mandal of JDU won in this seat defeating Gulab Yadav of RJD by a margin of 3,22,951 votes which was 30.45% of the total votes cast for the seat. JDU had a vote share of 56.7% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Virender Kumar Choudhary of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Mangani Lal Mandal of RJD by a margin of 55,408 votes which was 5.89% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 35.64% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mangani Lal Mandal of JDU won this seat beating Devendra Prasad Yadav of RJD by a margin of 72,709 votes which was 11.96% of the total votes polled in the constituency. JDU had a vote share of 43.63% in the seat.

Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 13% 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 59%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,86,590 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,36,753 were male, 9,49,749 female and 88 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 18,52,417 registered voters, of which 10,36,753 were male, 8,81,787 female and 67 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,68,405 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,95,570 were male, 7,72,835 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,18,977 which included 7,57,310 male, and 6,61,667 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,931 in 2019, 550 in 2014 and 414 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 916, in 2019 it was 909, 863 in 2014 and 874 in 2009.

Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 3 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 3 on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 4 on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Jhanjharpur voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 7. Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 33. Khajauli: CD Blocks Basopatti & Jainagar, Gram Panchayats Nararh East, Mahua Ekdara, Datwar, Sarabe, Rasidpur, Betakakarghati & Khajauli of Khajauli CD Block; 34. Babubarhi: CD Blocks Babubarhi & Ladania, Gram Panchayats Suki, Kanhauli, Bhakua, Chandardih, Inarwa, Chandargobraura North & Chandargobraura South of Khajauli CD Block; 37. Rajnagar (SC): CD Blocks Rajnagar & Andhratharhi; 38. Jhanjharpur: CD Blocks Jhanjharpur & Lakhnaur, Gram Panchayats Pachahi, Parsad, Banki, Bhit Bhagwanpur, Mahasingh Hasauli & Parwalpur of Madhepur CD Block; 39. Phulparas: CD Block Ghoghardiha; Gram Panchayats Mahindwar, Dharamdiha, Goriari, Mahathour Khurd, Siswar Barhi, Phulparas & Ramnagar of Phulparas CD Block, Gram Panchayats Sunder Birajit, Matras, Tardiha, Mahisan, Madhepur East, Madhepur West, Nawada, Karhara, Dara, Doalakh, Mahpatia, Basipatti, Garhgaon, Bhakrain, Bath, Bakwa, Bhargawan, Barsham, Bheja & Rohua Sangram of Madhepur CD Block; 40. Laukaha: CD Blocks Laukaha & Laukahi, Gram Panchayats Bathnaha, Gohumabairia, Saini, Dhanouja, Sugapatti, Kalapatti & Siswar of Phulparas CD Block.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Jhanjharpur constituency was 54.48%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 57%, while it was 56% in 2014 and 43% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -2.77% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ramprit Mandal of JDU won in this constituency beating Gulab Yadav of RJD by a margin of 3,22,951 votes which was 30.45% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Virender Kumar Choudhary of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Mangani Lal Mandal of RJD by a margin of 55,408 votes which was 5.89% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mangani Lal Mandal of JDU won this seat defeating Devendra Prasad Yadav of RJD by a margin of 72,709 votes which was 11.96% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ramprit Mandal of JDU had a vote share of 56.7% in this seat.

In 2014, Virender Kumar Choudhary of BJP secured a vote share of 35.64% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mangani Lal Mandal of JDU got a vote share of 43.63% in Jhanjharpur.