Valsad

The geographic coordinates of Valsad Lok Sabha constituency are: 20°25'56.3"N 73°08'52.8"E. Valsad shares its borders with eight other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Valsad are: Bardoli, Navsari, Daman and Diu: Daman and Diu, Maharashtra: Nandurbar, Dhule, Dindori, Nashik, Palghar. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Daman and Diu, Maharashtra.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr K C Patel of BJP won in this seat defeating Chaudhari Jitubhai Harjibhai of INC by a margin of 3,53,797 votes which was 28.07% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 61.2% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, K C Patel of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Kishanbhai Vestabhai Patel of INC by a margin of 2,08,004 votes which was 18.54% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 55.05% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kishanbhai Vestabhai Patel of INC won this seat beating Patel Dhirubhai Chhaganbhai (Dr DC Patel) of BJP by a margin of 7,169 votes which was 0.93% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 46.2% in the seat.

Valsad Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 2% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 63%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 78%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Valsad Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,48,211 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,39,381 were male, 9,08,810 female and 20 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,71,030 registered voters, of which 9,39,381 were male, 8,17,833 female and 14 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,12,061 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,75,073 were male, 7,36,988 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,80,245 which included 7,04,671 male, and 6,75,574 female.

The number of service voters in Bulsar Lok Sabha constituency was 162 in 2019, 102 in 2014 and 88 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 967, in 2019 it was 959, 951 in 2014 and 959 in 2009.

Valsad 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 1 on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Valsad voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 30, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 26. Valsad Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Gujarat: 173. Dangs (ST): Dangs Taluka; 177. Vansda (ST): Bansda Taluka, Chikhli Taluka (Part) Villages - Jogwad, Kangvai, Ranverikalla, Ranverikhurd, Kharoli, Kukeri, Surkhai, Rankuwa, Manekpor, Harangam, Donja, Sadadvel, Bamanvel, Khambhda, Khudvel, Fadvel, Saravani, Ambach, Kanbhai, Syada, Kaliyari, Bamanwada, Amadhara, Mograwadi, Gholar, Godthal, Velanpor, Kakadvel, Mandav Khadak, Agasi, Rumla, Nadagdhari, Dhama Dhuma, Ghodvani, Zari, Dholumber, Toranvera, Panikhadak, Kakadveri, Pati; 178. Dharampur (ST): Dharampur Taluka, Valsad Taluka (Part) Villages - Gorgam, Panchlai, Bhanji Falia, Sonwada, Tighara, Dhanori, Endergota, Khajurdi, Palan, Fanaswada, Atgam, Segva, Muli, Ovada, Kochwada, Kalwada, Pitha, Marala, Sarangpur, Kanjan Ranchhod, Thakkarwada, Kanjan Hari, Gadaria, Kaparia, Dulsad, Bhutsar, Ronvel, Bhoma Pardi, Anjlav, Rabada, Navera, Bodlai, Valandi, Vankal, Ozar, Kachigam, Kakadmati, Faldhara, Kosamkuwa, Velvach, Chinchai; 179. Valsad: Valsad Taluka (Part) Villages - Malvan, Kakwadi Danti, Untdi, Jeshpor, Olgam, Vasan, Vaghaldhara, Rola, Dungri, Dharasna, Dandi, Bhagal, Chharvada, Umarsadi, Shanker Talav, Kundi, Sarodhi, Chikhla, Bhadeli Jagalala, Bhadeli Desai Party, Lilapore, Saron, Kewada, Nandawala, Vejalpore, Gundlav, Gorwada, Jujwa, Ghadoi, Dhamdachi, Tithal, Surwada, Segvi, Vashiyar, Pardi Parnera, Atak Pardi, Pathri, Chanvai, Chichwada, Dived, Magod, Magod Dungri, Atar, Meh, Bhagod, Pardi Hariya, Hariya, Binwada, Kosamba, Pardi Sandhpor, Bhagdawada, Valsad (M), Valsad (INA), Mogarawadi (CT), Nanakwada (CT), Abrama (CT), Parnera (CT), Atul (CT); 180. Pardi: Pardi Taluka (Part) Villages - Umarsadi, Balda, Kumbhariya, Sondhalwada, Parvasa, Kachwal, Mota Waghchhipa, Nana Waghchhipa, Sukhesh, Borlai, Sukhlav, Velparva, Khadki, Motiwada, Palsana, Kalsar, Udwada, Kolak, Kikarla, Rentlav, Dungri, Dashwada, Amli, Khuntej, Sarodhi, Orvad, Saran, Tarakpardi, Vatar, Kunta, Morai, Bagwada, Tighra, Paria, Tukwada, Balitha, Salvav, Chharwada, Namdha, Chandor, Chhiri, Karvad, Pardi (M), Chala (CT), Vapi (M), Vapi (INA); 181. Kaprada (ST): Kaprada Taluka, Pardi Taluka (Part) Villages - Sonwada, Varai, Nimkhal, Panchlai, Lakhmapor, Nevri, Rabdi, Asma, Tarmaliya, Rohina, Samarpada, Dhagadmal, Daheli, Chival, Arnala, Pati, Goima, Barai, Dumalav, Ambach, Kherlav, Pandor, Rata, Kocharva, Vankachh, Koparli, Kaval, Karaya, Nani Tambadi, Degam, Moti Tambadi, Lavachha, Karamkhal, Chibhad Kachchh; 182. Umbergaon (ST): Umbergaon Taluka, Pardi Taluka (Part) Villages - Chanod (CT), Dungra (CT).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Valsad constituency was 72.71%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 75%, while it was 74% in 2014 and 56% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -2.72% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr K C Patel of BJP won in this constituency beating Chaudhari Jitubhai Harjibhai of INC by a margin of 3,53,797 votes which was 28.07% of the total votes cast. In 2014, K C Patel of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Kishanbhai Vestabhai Patel of INC by a margin of 2,08,004 votes which was 18.54% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kishanbhai Vestabhai Patel of INC won this seat defeating Patel Dhirubhai Chhaganbhai (Dr DC Patel) of BJP by a margin of 7,169 votes which was 0.93% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Dr K C Patel of BJP had a vote share of 61.2% in this seat.

In 2014, K C Patel of BJP secured a vote share of 55.05% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kishanbhai Vestabhai Patel of INC got a vote share of 46.2% in Valsad.