Wazirpur
Assembly Constituency, Delhi
Commercial Complex Wazirpur Computer market is known for its technology and mobile phone and laptop computer repair shops .It is the second largest mart in India. Copyright (c) 2023 Rinku Dua/Shutterstock.
Location
The geographic coordinates of Wazirpur Assembly constituency are: 28°41'11.8"N 77°08'13.2"E. This constituency falls in North district of Delhi and in the North Delhi region. Wazirpur shares its borders with five other Assembly constituencies. Other Delhi Assembly constituencies adjacent to Wazirpur are: Adarsh Nagar, Shalimar Bagh, Tri Nagar, Sadar Bazar, Model Town. This constituency shares an inter-state border with .
2025
Wazirpur Assembly election results
2020
Wazirpur Assembly election results
2015
Wazirpur Assembly election results
2013
Wazirpur Assembly election results
2008
Wazirpur Assembly election results
Demographic profile
There were a total of 1,90,208 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2025 Assembly election in Wazirpur Assembly constituency, of which 1,04,239 were male, 85,953 female and 16 of the third gender. In the 2020 Assembly elections, there were a total of 1,81,188 registered voters, of which 1,00,516 were male, 80,657 female and 15 from the third gender. In the 2015 Assembly elections, there were a total of 1,63,100 registered voters, of which 91,163 were male, 71,913 female and 3 from the third gender. In 2013 elections, there were a total of 1,53,591 registered voters in this constituency, of which 85,963 were male and 67,604 female. In the 2008 polls, the number of total electors was 1,56,477 which included 89,366 male and 67,093 female voters.
The number of service voters in this Assembly constituency was 0 in 2020, 21 in 2015, 21 in 2013 and 18 in 2008.
The electorate gender ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2025 was 825, in 2020 it was 802, 789 in 2015, 786 in 2013 and 751 in 2008.
Poll dates
Wazirpur Assembly constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The counting of votes is on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
In the 2020 state Assembly elections, this seat voted in Phase 1 on Saturday, February 8, 2020 and the results were declared on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
In the 2015 state Assembly elections, this seat voted in Phase 1 on Saturday, February 7, 2015 and the results were declared on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.
In the 2013 polls, this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 and the results were declared on Sunday, December 8, 2013.
In 2008, Wazirpur voted in Phase 1 on Saturday, November 29, 2008 and the results were declared on Monday, December 8, 2008.
Election Trivia
The BJP won 12 constituencies with a margin of less than 5% in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.
Extent
Assembly constituency no.17. Wazirpur comprises of the following areas of North district in the North Delhi region of Delhi: Delhi Municipal Corporation - Ward No. 28 (Part) EB No. 54-106 Delhi Municipal Corporation - Ward No. 99 Ward No. 99 (Urban) Delhi Municipal Corporation - Ward No. 100 Ward No. 100 (Urban) Delhi Municipal Corporation - Ward No. 105 (Part) EB No. 113-190
This constituency covers an approximate area of 8.97 square kilometers and the geographic coordinates of Sabalagadh is: 28°41'11.8"N 77°08'13.2"E.
A total of five Assembly constituencies in the state of Delhi share borders with Wazirpur constituency, which are: Adarsh Nagar, Shalimar Bagh, Tri Nagar, Sadar Bazar, Model Town. This constituency shares an inter-state border with .
Voter turnout
According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, the estimated voter turnout in this Delhi constituency was 55.65%. In 2020, this seat registered a turnout of 60.30%, while it was 68.42% in 2015, 67.05% in 2013 and 56.69% in 2008. The estimated turnout in 2025 is -04.65% compared to the 2020 turnout.
Victory margin
In the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, Rajesh Gupta of AAP won in this constituency beating Dr Mahender Nagpal of BJP by a margin of 11,690 votes which was 10.73% of the total votes cast. In 2015, Rajesh Gupta of AAP was the winner in this seat beating Dr Mahander Nagpal of BJP by a margin of 22,044 votes which was 19.76% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In 2013, Dr Mahander Nagpal of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Praveen Kumar of AAP by a margin of 5,574 votes which was 5.42% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2008 Assembly elections, Hari Shanker Gupta of INC won this seat defeating Mange Ram Garg of BJP by a margin of 3,140 votes which was 3.54% of the total votes polled for the seat.
Winner vote share (%)
In the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, Rajesh Gupta of AAP had a vote share of 52.64% in this seat. In the 2015 Assembly elections, Rajesh Gupta of AAP got a vote share of 54.85% , In 2013, Dr Mahander Nagpal of BJP secured a vote share of 36.25% in this constituency. In the 2008 Assembly elections, Hari Shanker Gupta of INC got a vote share of 45.07% in Wazirpur.
- First Published: April 18, 2024, 05:40 IST
- Last Updated: February 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM IST