Samastipur

The geographic coordinates of Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency are: 25°45'00.0"N 85°55'00.1"E. Samastipur shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Samastipur are: Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Ujiarpur, Begusarai, Khagaria, Madhepura. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the October 21, 2019 bypolls for Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency, Prince Raj of LJP won from this seat defeating Dr Ashok Kumar of INC by a margin of 1,02,090 votes which was 12.94% of the total votes cast for the seat. LJP had a vote share of 49.48% in the bye-elections.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ramchandra Paswan of LJP won in this seat defeating Dr Ashok Kumar of INC by a margin of 2,51,643 votes which was 24.69% of the total votes cast for the seat. LJP had a vote share of 55.15% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Ram Chandra Paswan of LJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Dr Ashok Kumar of INC by a margin of 6,872 votes which was 0.8% of the total votes polled in the constituency. LJP secured a vote share of 31.33% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Maheshwar Hazari of JDU won this seat beating Ram Chandra Paswan of LJP by a margin of 1,04,376 votes which was 17.85% of the total votes polled in the constituency. JDU had a vote share of 44.37% in the seat.

Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 19% 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 61%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,00,893 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,45,962 were male, 8,54,902 female and 29 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,79,030 registered voters, of which 9,45,962 were male, 7,87,524 female and 34 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,04,451 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,02,420 were male, 7,02,007 female and 24 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,12,948 which included 7,02,480 male, and 6,10,468 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,368 in 2019, 1,227 in 2014 and 891 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 904, in 2019 it was 883, 875 in 2014 and 869 in 2009.

Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 4 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, May 13, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 4 on Monday, April 29, 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, Samastipur 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 23. Samastipur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 78. Kusheshwar Asthan (SC): CD Blocks Kusheshwar Asthan & Kusheshwar Asthan Purbi, Gram Panchayats Uchhti, Afzala, Akbarpur Baink, Sonpur Paghari, Ganaura Tarwara, Ladaho, Pokhram North & Pokhram South of Biraul CD Block; 84. Hayaghat: CD Block Hayaghat, Gram Panchayats Athar North, Athar South, Baligaon, Bhachhi, Bithauli, Chakwa Bharwari, Dhanauli, Gangdah, Shivram, Gujrauli Ramauli, Harhacha, Hathauri North, Hathauri South, Jorja, Mithunia, Nimaithi, Paghari, Susari Turki & Thathopur of Baheri CD Block; 131. Kalyanpur (SC): CD Blocks Kalyanpur & Pusa; 132. Warisnagar: CD Blocks Warisnagar & Khanpur, Gram Panchayats Madhurapur, Rahtauli, Dahiyar Ranna, Parsa, Bhataura & Dumra Mohan of Shivaji Nagar CD Block; 133. Samastipur: CD Block Samastipur & Samastipur (M+OG), Gram Panchayats, Shahpur Baghauni, Bherokhara, Tajpur, Adharpur & Baghi of Tajpur CD Block; 139. Rosera (SC): CD Block Rosera, Gram Panchayats Phulhara, Lilhaul, Singhia-I, Singhia-II, Singhia-III, Mahen, Wari, Nirpur Bhaririya, Bangarahta, Hardiya, Mahra, Keothar of Singhia CD Block; Gram Panchayats Shankarpur, Jakhar Dharampur, Ghiwahi, Dasaut, Rahiar North, Rahiar South, Ballipur, Bandhar, Karain, Raniparti & Rajaur Rambhadrapur of Shivaji Nagar CD Block.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Samastipur constituency was 60.11%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 61%, while it was 57% in 2014 and 45% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -0.58% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ramchandra Paswan of LJP won in this constituency beating Dr Ashok Kumar of INC by a margin of 2,51,643 votes which was 24.69% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Ram Chandra Paswan of LJP was the winner in this seat beating Dr Ashok Kumar of INC by a margin of 6,872 votes which was 0.8% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Maheshwar Hazari of JDU won this seat defeating Ram Chandra Paswan of LJP by a margin of 1,04,376 votes which was 17.85% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ramchandra Paswan of LJP had a vote share of 55.15% in this seat.

In 2014, Ram Chandra Paswan of LJP secured a vote share of 31.33% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Maheshwar Hazari of JDU got a vote share of 44.37% in Samastipur.