Paschim Champaran

The geographic coordinates of Paschim Champaran Lok Sabha constituency are: 26°48'05.0"N 84°30'10.0"E. Paschim Champaran shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Paschim Champaran are: Valmiki Nagar, Purvi Champaran, Sheohar, Gopalganj, Uttar Pradesh: Deoria. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Uttar Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr Sanjay Jaiswal of BJP won in this seat defeating Brijesh Kumar Kushwaha of BLSP by a margin of 2,93,906 votes which was 29.02% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 59.57% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Sanjay Jayaswal of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Prakash Jha of JDU by a margin of 1,10,254 votes which was 12.9% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 43.43% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sanjay Jaiswal of BJP won this seat beating Prakash Jha of LJP by a margin of 47,343 votes which was 9.18% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 38.56% in the seat.

Paschim Champaran Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 11% 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 57%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Paschim Champaran Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,41,105 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,27,745 were male, 8,13,300 female and 60 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,33,824 registered voters, of which 9,27,745 were male, 7,54,396 female and 63 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,13,148 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,69,411 were male, 6,43,703 female and 34 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,20,868 which included 6,58,427 male, and 5,62,441 female.

The number of service voters in West Champaran Lok Sabha constituency was 2,694 in 2019, 923 in 2014 and 520 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 877, in 2019 it was 858, 837 in 2014 and 854 in 2009.

Paschim Champaran 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 6 on Monday, May 12, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Paschim Champaran 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 2. Paschim Champaran Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 6. Nautan: CD Blocks Bairiya & Nautan; 7. Chanpatia: CD Block Chanpatia; Gram Panchayats Chanayan Bandh, Mahana Gani, Ratanmala, Sarisawa, Barawa Semaraghat, Harpur Garawa, Dumari, Mahanwa Rampurwa, Dhokarahan, Baithania Bhanachak & Nautan Khurd of Majhaulia CD Block; 8. Bettiah: CD Block Bettiah; Gram Panchayats Mohaddipur, Majhaulia, Parsa, Bahuarawa, Gudara, Jaukatia, Bakharia, Rulahi, Rajabhar, Karamawa, Lal Saraiya, Ramnagar Bankat, Amawa Majhar, Majharia Sheikh, Ahawar Kuria, Madhopur, Senuwaria & Bishambharpur of Majhaulia CD Block; 10. Raxaul: CD Blocks Raxaul & Adapur; 11. Sugauli: CD Blocks Ramgarhwa & Sugauli; 12. Narkatia: CD Blocks Banjaria, Chhauradano (Narkatia) & Bankatwa.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Paschim Champaran constituency was 61.62%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 62%, while it was 60% in 2014 and 42% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -0.38% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr Sanjay Jaiswal of BJP won in this constituency beating Brijesh Kumar Kushwaha of BLSP by a margin of 2,93,906 votes which was 29.02% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Sanjay Jayaswal of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Prakash Jha of JDU by a margin of 1,10,254 votes which was 12.9% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sanjay Jaiswal of BJP won this seat defeating Prakash Jha of LJP by a margin of 47,343 votes which was 9.18% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Dr Sanjay Jaiswal of BJP had a vote share of 59.57% in this seat.

In 2014, Sanjay Jayaswal of BJP secured a vote share of 43.43% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sanjay Jaiswal of BJP got a vote share of 38.56% in Paschim Champaran.