Mahasamund

The geographic coordinates of Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency are: 21°16'30.0"N 82°50'43.1"E. Mahasamund shares its borders with eight other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Mahasamund are: Raigarh, Janjgir-Champa, Durg, Raipur, Kanker, Odisha: Bargarh, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Odisha.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Chunni Lal Sahu of BJP won in this seat defeating Dhanendra Sahu of INC by a margin of 90,511 votes which was 7.4% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 50.42% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Chandu Lal Sahu (Chandu Bhaiya) of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Ajit Jogi of INC by a margin of 1,217 votes which was 0.11% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 44.51% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Chandulal Sahu (Chandu Bhaiya) of BJP won this seat beating Motilal Sahu of INC by a margin of 51,475 votes which was 6.63% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 47.81% in the seat.

Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 11% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 26%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 73%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,53,230 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,63,145 were male, 8,90,052 female and 33 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,37,951 registered voters, of which 8,63,145 were male, 8,24,241 female and 22 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,16,177 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,57,694 were male, 7,58,435 female and 48 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,69,154 which included 6,83,692 male, and 6,85,462 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 949 in 2019, 323 in 2014 and 310 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,031, in 2019 it was 1,013, 1,001 in 2014 and 1,003 in 2009.

Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 2 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 26, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 18, 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, Mahasamund 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 9. Mahasamund Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Chhattisgarh: 39. Saraipali (SC): I. Saraipali Tehsil (Including Saraipali (NP), II. Basna Tehsil (Part) – (i) Bhawarpur R.I. Circle (Part) 1 Badesajapali PC, 2 Lohrindipa PC, 3 Salkhand PC, 4 Bichhiya PC, 5 Dularpali PC, 6 Umariya PC, 7 Bhanwarpur PC, 8 Jamdarha PC & 9 Chanat PC; 40. Basna: I. Basna Tehsil (Part) (Including Basna CT) – (i) Basna R.I. Circle, Basna Nagar Panchayat, (ii) Bhawarpur R.I. Circle (Part) 10 Bijara Bhata PC, 11 Chandarpuri PC, 12 Baradoli PC & 13 Ghanapali PC, II. Mahasamund Tehsil (Part), (i) Sankara R.I. Circle, (ii) Pithora R.I. Circle (Part) 21 Arjuni PC, 22 Pithora PC, 29 Amodidih PC, 30 Rajasewaiya Khurd PC, 31 Bhokaludih PC & 32 Baldidih PC and Pithora (NP); 41. Khallari: I. Mahasamund Tehsil (Part) – (i) Komakhan R.I. Circle, (ii) Khallari R.I.Circle, Bagbahara (NP), (iii) Pithora R.I. Circle (Part) – 18 Khusrupali PC, 19 Kasahibahara PC, 20 Gadbeda PC, 23 Thakurdiya Khurd PC, 24 Kotadadar PC, 25 Kodo Pali PC, 26 Kolda PC, 27 Churrupali PC & 28 Bundeli PC; 42. Mahasamund: I. Mahasamund Tehsil (Part) – (i) Patewa R.I. Circle, (ii) Mahasamund R.I. Circle and (iii) Mahasamund Nagar Palika.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Mahasamund constituency was 75.02%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 75%, while it was 75% in 2014 and 57% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +0.39% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Chunni Lal Sahu of BJP won in this constituency beating Dhanendra Sahu of INC by a margin of 90,511 votes which was 7.4% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Chandu Lal Sahu (Chandu Bhaiya) of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Ajit Jogi of INC by a margin of 1,217 votes which was 0.11% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Chandulal Sahu (Chandu Bhaiya) of BJP won this seat defeating Motilal Sahu of INC by a margin of 51,475 votes which was 6.63% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Chunni Lal Sahu of BJP had a vote share of 50.42% in this seat.

In 2014, Chandu Lal Sahu (Chandu Bhaiya) of BJP secured a vote share of 44.51% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Chandulal Sahu (Chandu Bhaiya) of BJP got a vote share of 47.81% in Mahasamund.