Pataliputra

The geographic coordinates of Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency are: 25°37'17.8"N 85°04'08.0"E. Pataliputra shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Pataliputra are: Saran, Patna Sahib, Arrah, Nalanda, Jahanabad. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ram Kripal Yadav of BJP won in this seat defeating Misha Bharti of RJD by a margin of 39,321 votes which was 3.65% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 47.23% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Ram Kripal Yadav of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Misha Bharti of RJD by a margin of 40,322 votes which was 4.12% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 39.16% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ranjan Prasad Yadav of JDU won this seat beating Lalu Prasad of RJD by a margin of 23,541 votes which was 3.75% of the total votes polled in the constituency. JDU had a vote share of 42.86% in the seat.

Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 18% 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 67%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 20,52,596 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,77,192 were male, 9,75,347 female and 57 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 19,25,479 registered voters, of which 10,77,192 were male, 9,14,418 female and 55 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 17,36,074 registered voters in this constituency, of which 9,34,086 were male, 8,01,923 female and 65 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 15,26,241 which included 8,17,820 male, and 7,08,421 female.

The number of service voters in Patliputra Lok Sabha constituency was 6,566 in 2019, 3,626 in 2014 and 3,244 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 905, in 2019 it was 904, 859 in 2014 and 866 in 2009.

Pataliputra 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, Pataliputra voted in Phase 4 on Thursday, May 07, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 31. Pataliputra Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 186. Danapur: CD Block Danapur-Cum-Khagaul; 187. Maner: CD Block Maner, Gram Panchayats Anandpur, Kateshar, Sikandarpur, Parev, Daulatpur Simri, Mushepur, Shri Rampur, Bihta, Dayalpur Daulatpur, Purshottampur Painathi, Bishunpura, Raghopur, Amhara, Kanchanpur Kharagpur, Sadisopur, Painal, Bela, Neora, Makhdoompur & Shri Chandpur of Bihta CD Block; 188. Phulwari (SC): CD Blocks Phulwari Sharif & Punpun; 189. Masaurhi (SC): CD Blocks Masaurhi & Dhanarua; 190. Paliganj: CD Blocks Dulhin Bazar & Paliganj; 191. Bikram: CD Blocks Naubatpur & Bikram, Gram Panchayats Koudiya, Bindaul, Kunjwa, Machchhalpur Lai, Yamunapur & Taranagar of Bihta CD Block.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Pataliputra constituency was 58.55%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 56%, while it was 56% in 2014 and 41% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +2.58% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ram Kripal Yadav of BJP won in this constituency beating Misha Bharti of RJD by a margin of 39,321 votes which was 3.65% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Ram Kripal Yadav of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Misha Bharti of RJD by a margin of 40,322 votes which was 4.12% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ranjan Prasad Yadav of JDU won this seat defeating Lalu Prasad of RJD by a margin of 23,541 votes which was 3.75% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ram Kripal Yadav of BJP had a vote share of 47.23% in this seat.

In 2014, Ram Kripal Yadav of BJP secured a vote share of 39.16% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ranjan Prasad Yadav of JDU got a vote share of 42.86% in Pataliputra.