Maharajganj

The geographic coordinates of Maharajganj Lok Sabha constituency are: 26°06'30.2"N 84°30'10.4"E. Maharajganj shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Maharajganj are: Vaishali, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Uttar Pradesh: Ballia. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Uttar Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Janardan Singh 'Sigriwal' of BJP won in this seat defeating Randhir Kumar Singh of RJD by a margin of 2,30,772 votes which was 10.49% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 56.15% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Janardhan Singh Sigriwal of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Prabhu Nath Singh of RJD by a margin of 38,415 votes which was 4.54% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 37.88% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Uma Shanaker Singh of RJD won this seat beating Prabhu Nath Singh of JDU by a margin of 2,797 votes which was 0.47% of the total votes polled in the constituency. RJD had a vote share of 35.29% in the seat.

Maharajganj Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 12% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 2%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 67%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Maharajganj Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,24,476 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,01,594 were male, 9,22,878 female and 4 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 18,07,768 registered voters, of which 10,01,594 were male, 8,50,372 female and 49 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,42,068 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,74,822 were male, 7,67,218 female and 28 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,12,219 which included 6,93,365 male, and 6,18,854 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 6,854 in 2019, 3,809 in 2014 and 1,861 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 921, in 2019 it was 888, 877 in 2014 and 893 in 2009.

Maharajganj Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 6 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 6 on Sunday, May 12, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 5 on Wednesday, May 07, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Maharajganj 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 19. Maharajganj Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 111. Goriyakothi: CD Block Dhamdaha; Gram Panchayats Banbhag Chunapur, Bithnouli Khemchand East, Bithnouli Khemchand West, Ganeshpur, Gangaili, Gowasi, Kajha, Majra, Parora, Rahuwa, Sahara, Satkodariya, Gokulpur, Jagni & Pothia Rampur of Krityanand Nagar CD Block; 112. Maharajganj: CD Blocks Bhagwanpur Hat & Maharajgan; 113. Ekma: CD Blocks Lahladpur & Ekma, Gram Panchayats Mohmmadpur, Bhajouna Nachap, Bhalua Bujurg, Mobarakpur, Matiyar, Chephul & Gobrahi of Manjhi CD Block; 114. Manjhi: CD Block Jalalpur, Gram Panchayats Sitalpur, Tajpur, Bareja, Madan Sath, Ghorhat, Dumari, Jaitpur, Inayatpur, Nasira, Baleshra, Daudpur, Lejuar, Bangara, Sonbarsa, Marhan, Manjhi East Part, Manjhi West Part & Kouru-Dhouru of Manjhi CD Block, Gram Panchayats Karhi, Manikpura & Lauwa Kala of Baniapur CD Block; 115. Baniapur: CD Blocks Baniapur (except Karhi, Manikpura & Lauwa Kala Gram Panchayats) & Mashrakh; 116. Taraiya: CD Blocks Panapur, Taraiya & Ishuapur.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Maharajganj constituency was 52.27%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 54%, while it was 52% in 2014 and 46% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -1.54% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Janardan Singh 'Sigriwal' of BJP won in this constituency beating Randhir Kumar Singh of RJD by a margin of 2,30,772 votes which was 10.49% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Janardhan Singh Sigriwal of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Prabhu Nath Singh of RJD by a margin of 38,415 votes which was 4.54% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Uma Shanaker Singh of RJD won this seat defeating Prabhu Nath Singh of JDU by a margin of 2,797 votes which was 0.47% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Janardan Singh 'Sigriwal' of BJP had a vote share of 56.15% in this seat.

In 2014, Janardhan Singh Sigriwal of BJP secured a vote share of 37.88% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Uma Shanaker Singh of RJD got a vote share of 35.29% in Maharajganj.