Ambala

The geographic coordinates of Ambala Lok Sabha constituency are: 30°23'03.8"N 76°46'13.4"E. Ambala shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Ambala are: Kurukshetra, Punjab: Gurdaspur, Anandpur Sahib, Patiala, Himachal Pradesh: Shimla, Uttar Pradesh: Saharanpur, Kairana. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Rattan Lal Kataria of BJP won in this seat defeating Selja of INC by a margin of 3,42,345 votes which was 26.01% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 56.64% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Rattan Lal Kataria of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Raj Kumar Balmiki of INC by a margin of 3,40,074 votes which was 27.9% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 50.22% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Selja of INC won this seat beating Rattan Lal Kataria of BJP by a margin of 14,570 votes which was 1.68% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 37.17% in the seat.

Ambala Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 24% 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 80%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Ambala Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,78,278 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,44,134 were male, 9,27,377 female and 73 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 18,53,711 registered voters, of which 10,44,134 were male, 8,62,997 female and 30 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,92,424 registered voters in this constituency, of which 9,09,641 were male, 7,82,783 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,64,907 which included 6,91,750 male, and 5,73,157 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 6,850 in 2019, 7,043 in 2014 and 8,239 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 888, in 2019 it was 871, 861 in 2014 and 829 in 2009.

Ambala Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 6 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 6 on Sunday, May 12, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 10, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Ambala voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, May 07, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 1. Ambala Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Haryana: 1. Kalka: Kalka Tehsil, KCs Morni & Raipur Rani of Panchkula Tehsil; 2. Panchkula: KC Panchkula & Panchkula (Municipal Council) of Panchkula Tehsil; 3. Naraingarh: Naraingarh Tehsil, PCs Pilkhani & Khudda Kalan of Ambala Cantt, KC of Ambala Tehsil; 4. Ambala Cantt.: PCs Panjokhara & Mandhaur of Ambala City KC, PCs Babyal, Kardhan & Bara of Ambala Cantt. KC, Ambala Sadar (Municipal Council) & Ambala Cantt. (CB) of Ambala Tehsil; 5. Ambala City: PCs Ghel, Sonda, Manakpur, Suba Akbarpur, Patti Mehar & Jalbera of Ambala City KC, Ambala City (Municipal Council), Naggal KC, PCs Balana, Sullar & Bhano Kheri of Balana KC of Ambala Tehsil; 6. Mulana (SC): Barara Tehsil; PCs Dhanaura, Tharwa, Durana, Barauli & Mohri of Balana KC, PC Mohra of Ambala Cantt. KC & Saha KC of Ambala Tehsil; 7. Sadhaura (SC): KCs Sadhaura, Bilaspur, PCs Pabni Kalan, Mussimbal & Mehlanwali of Jagadhri KC, PC Khera of Yamunanagar KC, PCs Bhambholi, Mustafabad, Chhappar Mansurpur, Jagdhauli, Kalawar, Talakaur, Ambli & Hangoli of Mustafabad KC of Jagadhri Tehsil; 8. Jagadhri: Chhachhrauli Tehsil, PCs Jagadhri & Arnauli of Jagadhri KC & Jagadhri (Municipal Council) of Jagadhri Tehsil; 9. Yamunanagar: PCs Yamunanagar, Balachaur & Tejli of Yamunanagar KC, Yamunanagar (Municpal Council), PCs Buria Jagir, Kanalsi, Sabapur & Kharwan of Jagadhri KC of Jagadhri Tehsil.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Ambala constituency was 67.34%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 71%, while it was 72% in 2014 and 69% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.67% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Rattan Lal Kataria of BJP won in this constituency beating Selja of INC by a margin of 3,42,345 votes which was 26.01% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Rattan Lal Kataria of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Raj Kumar Balmiki of INC by a margin of 3,40,074 votes which was 27.9% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Selja of INC won this seat defeating Rattan Lal Kataria of BJP by a margin of 14,570 votes which was 1.68% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Rattan Lal Kataria of BJP had a vote share of 56.64% in this seat.

In 2014, Rattan Lal Kataria of BJP secured a vote share of 50.22% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Selja of INC got a vote share of 37.17% in Ambala.