Raipur

The geographic coordinates of Raipur Lok Sabha constituency are: 20°49'14.5"N 82°07'22.8"E. Raipur shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Raipur are: Janjgir-Champa, Bilaspur, Durg, Mahasamund. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sunil Kumar Soni of BJP won in this seat defeating Pramod Dubey of INC by a margin of 3,48,238 votes which was 24.94% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 59.97% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Ramesh Bais of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Satya Narayan Sharma (Sattu Bhaiya) of INC by a margin of 1,71,646 votes which was 13.72% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 52.36% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramesh Bais of BJP won this seat beating Bhupesh Baghel of INC by a margin of 57,901 votes which was 7.8% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 49.19% in the seat.

Raipur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 17% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 6%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 79%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Raipur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 23,42,827 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 11,73,167 were male, 11,69,358 female and 302 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 21,11,738 registered voters, of which 11,73,167 were male, 10,38,910 female and 297 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 19,04,460 registered voters in this constituency, of which 9,79,589 were male, 9,24,588 female and 283 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 15,78,868 which included 8,14,782 male, and 7,64,086 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 634 in 2019, 617 in 2014 and 543 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 997, in 2019 it was 969, 944 in 2014 and 938 in 2009.

Raipur Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 3 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 3 on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 3 on Thursday, April 24, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Raipur 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 8. Raipur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Chhattisgarh: 43. Bilaigarh (SC) I. Bilaigarh Tehsil (Including Bilaigarh NP & Bhatgaon NP) and II. Kasdol Tehsil (Part) – (i) Gidhauri R.I. Circle; 44. Kasdol I. Palari Tehsil (Including Palari NP), II. Kasdol Tehsil (Part) – (i) Kasdol R.I. Circle, Kasdol NP (New) and II. Balodabazar Tehsil (Part) – (i) Lawan R.I. Circle (Including Lawan NP); 45. Baloda Bazar: I. Balodabazar Tehsil (Part) – (i) Baloda Bazar R.I. Circle and Baloda Bazar NP II. Tilda Tehsil (Part) – (i) Tilda R.I. Circle and Tilda Newra (M+OG) and III. Simga Tehsil (Part) – (i) Jarod RIC; 46. Bhatapara: I. Bhatapara Tehsil (including Bhatapara (M) II. Simga Tehsil (Part) – (i) Simga RIC and Simga NP; 47. Dharsiwa: I. Tilda Tehsil (Part) – (i) Kharora R.I. Circle, Kharora NP, II. Raipur Tehsil (Part) – (i) Dharsiwa 1 R.I.Circle (Including Dharsiwa NP), (ii) Dharsiwa 2 R.I. Circle, (ii) Raipur 1 R.I. Circle (Part) 24 Shankar Nagar PC, 25 Tulsi PC & 26 Serikhedi PC; 48. Raipur Rural: I. Raipur Tehsil (Part) – (i) Raipur 2 R.I.Circle, Nagar Palika Birgoan, (ii) Raipur 1 R.I. Circle (Part) 32 Tatibandh PC, 35 Boria Khurd PC, 36 Sejbahar PC, 37 Boria Kalan PC, 38 Dumartarai PC & 39 Mana PC, Raipur (M Corp.) (Part), Tikrapara (Lalpur), Purena (OG) Ward No.59, Fundahar (Fundhar), Amlidih, Amlidih (OG) Ward No. 60, Labhandih, Labhandih (OG) Ward No. 58, Teli Bandha (OG) Ward No. 57, Sardhoo (Sardhu), Daldal Seoni, Shankarnagar (OG) Ward No.56, Mowa (CT) Ward No. 1, Bhanpuri (CT) Ward No. 1, Gondwara, Gogaon (CT) Ward No. 1, Khamtarai (OG) Ward No. 66 and Sondongari; 49. Raipur City West: I. Raipur Tehsil (Part) Raipur (M Corp.) (Part) Raipur (M Corp.) Ward No. 1 to 11, Ward No. 53 & Ward No. 54, Tatibandha (OG) Ward No. 64, Raipura (OG) Ward No. 63, Sarona, Hirapur Jarway (OG) Ward No. 65, Jarway Alias Hirapur, Chandanidih and Atari; 50. Raipur City North: I. Raipur Tehsil (Part) Raipur (M Corp.) (Part) Raipur (M Corp.) Ward No. 12 to 33; 51. Raipur City South: I. Raipur Tehsil (Part) Raipur (M Corp.) (Part) Raipur (M Corp.) Ward No.34 to 52 & 55, Changorabhata (OG) Ward No. 61, Bhatagaon and Mathpuram; 52. Arang (SC): I. Arang Tehsil (Part) – (i) Mandir Hasaud R.I.Circle, (ii) Arang R.I.Circle (Part) 23 Lakholi PC, 24 Rasni PC, 25 Khamtarai PC, 26 Farfaud PC, 27 Bana PC, 28 Kosrangi PC, 29 Bhainsa PC, 30 Khorsi PC, 31 Bhandar PC, 32 Korasi PC, 33 Pirda PC, 34 Amodi PC, 35 Kurud PC, 36 Kusmund PC, 37 Tulsi PC, 38 Sankari PC, 39 Banarsi PC, 40 Deori PC, 41 Gullu PC, 42 Arang PC, 43 Paragaon PC & Arang NP; 53. Abhanpur: I. Abhanpur Tehsil (Including Gobra Nawapara m), II. Arang Tehsil (Part) – (i) Arang R.I. Circle (Part) – 44 Nisda PC, 45 Bhilai PC, 46 Charauda PC, 47 Ban Charauda PC & 48 Gaurbhath PC; 54. Rajim: I. Rajim Tehsil (Including Rajim NP New), II. Bindranawagarh Tehsil (Part) – (i) Churra R.I. Circle (Part) (except 14 Semhara PC, 15 Kansinghi PC and 16 Kunderadadar PC), (ii) Gariyaband R.I. Circle (Part) 20 Kochbay PC 21 Malgaon PC, 22 Patharmohada PC & 25 Gariaband PC; 55. Bindranawagarh (ST): I. Deobhog Tehsil, II. Bindranawagarh Tehsil (Part) – (i) Mainpur R.I. Circle, (ii) Churra RIC (Part) 14 Semhara PC, 15 Kansinghi PC and 16 Kunderadadar PC (iii) Gariyaband R.I.Circle (Part) 17 Piparchhedikalan PC, 18 Fulkarra PC, 19 Parsuli PC, 23 Majarkata PC, 24 Paragaon PC, 26 Nahargaon PC, 27 Parsuli Khurd PC, 28 Amadi PC, 29 Bindranawagarh PC & 30 Dhawalpurdih PC.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Raipur constituency was 66.82%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 66%, while it was 66% in 2014 and 47% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +0.70% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sunil Kumar Soni of BJP won in this constituency beating Pramod Dubey of INC by a margin of 3,48,238 votes which was 24.94% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Ramesh Bais of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Satya Narayan Sharma (Sattu Bhaiya) of INC by a margin of 1,71,646 votes which was 13.72% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramesh Bais of BJP won this seat defeating Bhupesh Baghel of INC by a margin of 57,901 votes which was 7.8% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Sunil Kumar Soni of BJP had a vote share of 59.97% in this seat.

In 2014, Ramesh Bais of BJP secured a vote share of 52.36% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramesh Bais of BJP got a vote share of 49.19% in Raipur.