Shimla

The geographic coordinates of Shimla Lok Sabha constituency are: 31°06'15.1"N 77°10'15.6"E. Shimla shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Shimla are: Mandi, Hamirpur, Punjab: Gurdaspur, Anandpur Sahib, Haryana: Ambala, Uttar Pradesh: Saharanpur, Uttarakhand: Tehri Garhwal. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Suresh Kumar Kashyap of BJP won in this seat defeating Dhani Ram Shandil of INC by a margin of 3,27,514 votes which was 35.85% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 66.24% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Virender Kashyap of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Mohan Lal Brakta of INC by a margin of 84,187 votes which was 11.41% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 52.32% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Virender Kashyap of BJP won this seat beating Dhani Ram Shandil of INC by a margin of 27,327 votes which was 4.43% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 50.42% in the seat.

Shimla Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 28% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 2%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 82%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 13,37,693 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 6,91,306 were male, 6,46,374 female and 13 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 12,59,085 registered voters, of which 6,91,306 were male, 6,04,822 female and 15 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 11,53,363 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,07,137 were male, 5,46,225 female and 1 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 11,06,608 which included 5,80,851 male, and 5,25,757 female.

The number of service voters in Simla Lok Sabha constituency was 8,473 in 2019, 8,335 in 2014 and 6,476 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 935, in 2019 it was 924, 900 in 2014 and 905 in 2009.

Shimla Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 7 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 7 on Sunday, May 19, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Wednesday, May 07, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Shimla voted in Phase 1 on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 4. Shimla Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Himachal Pradesh: 50. Arki: Arki Tehsil, PCs Matuli, Bayla, Kohu, Saur, Bhayunkhari, Loharghat, Jainagar, Ukhu, Manlogkalan, Diggal & Chamdar of Ramshaher KC of Ramshaher Sub-Tehsil; 51. Nalagarh: KCs Changer, Nalagarh, PCs Kirpalpur, Nanowal of Doon KC & Nalagarh Municipal Council of Nalagarh Tehsil, PCs Behri, Ramshaher, Dharmana, Nand, Dolli & Lunas of Ramshaher KC of Ramshaher Sub-Tehsil; 52. Doon: Krishangarh (Kuthar) Sub-Tehsil, PCs Beli, Manpura, Lodimajra, Dhela, Bhud, Thana, Sandouli, Bhataulikalan, Baddi, Abharni, Souri, Talli, Bawasni of Doon KC & Baddi Nagar Panchayat of Nalagarh Tehsil, PCs Barotiwala & Madhala of Patta KC of Kasauli Tehsil; 53. Solan (SC): Kandaghat Tehsil, KC Solan & Solan Municipal Council of Solan Tehsil; 54. Kasauli (SC): KCs Kasauli, Krishangarh (Kuthar) (Part), PC Kotbeja of Patta KC, Kasauli Cantonment Board & Parwanoo Municipal Council of Kasauli Tehsil, KC Sapathu, Dagshai Cantonment Board & Sapathu Cantonment Board of Solan Tehsil; 55. Pachhad (SC): Rajgarh Tehsil & Pachhad Tehsil; 56. Nahan: Nahan Tehsil, PCs Majra & Dhaula Kuan of Majra KC of Paonta Sahib Tehsil; 57. Sri Renukaji (SC): Renuka Tehsil, Nohra Sub-Tehsil, PCs Kando Phagar, Bharog Baneri of Majra KC of Paonta Sahib Tehsil & Dadahu Sub Tehsil; 58. Paonta Sahib: KC Paonta Sahib, PCs Taruwala, Bhatanwali, Puruwala, Toka Nagla of Majra KC & Paonta Sahib Municipal Council of Paonta Sahib Tehsil; 59. Shillai: Kamrau Sub Tehsil, Shillai Tehsil & Ronhat Sub Tehsil; 60. Chopal: Cheta Sub-Tehsil, Nerwa Sub-Tehsil, Chopal Tehsil & KC Deha of Theog Tehsil; 61. Theog: KCs Theog, Matiana, PCs Tiyali, Dadas, Dhamanderi, Mundu, Ballag, Nahol of Dhamanderi KC, Theog Municipal Council of Theog Tehsil & Kumarsain Tehsil; 62. Kasumpti: Junga Sub-Tehsil, PCs Dharech, Cheog, Fagu of Dhamanderi KC of Theog Tehsil, KC Sanjauli, PCs Kasumpti, Beolia of Tara Devi-Kasumpti KC of Shimla Rural Tehsil, Ward Nos. 18 to 21 & 23 in Shimla Municipal Corporation of Shimla Urban and Rural Tehsils; 63. Shimla: Ward Nos. 1 to 5, 8 to 17, 22, 24 & 25 in Shimla Municipal Corporation of Shimla Urban and Rural Tehsils; 64. Shimla Rural: Sunni Tehsil, KC Jutog, Jutog Cantonment Board, PCs Totu, Rampur, Thari, Jalail, Badahi, Anandpur, Kot, Ranghav, Chayali, Bharoi & Neri of Tara Devi Kasumpti KC of Shimla Rural Tehsil, Ward Nos. 6 & 7 in Shimla Municipal Corporation of Shimla Urban & Rural Tehsils; 65. Jubbal-Kotkhai: Jubbal Tehsil, Kotkhai Tehsil & Tikkar Sub-Tehsil; 67. Rohru (SC): Rohru Tehsil, Chirgaon Tehsil & Dodra Kwar Tehsil.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Shimla constituency was 70.44%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 73%, while it was 64% in 2014 and 56% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -2.12% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Suresh Kumar Kashyap of BJP won in this constituency beating Dhani Ram Shandil of INC by a margin of 3,27,514 votes which was 35.85% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Virender Kashyap of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Mohan Lal Brakta of INC by a margin of 84,187 votes which was 11.41% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Virender Kashyap of BJP won this seat defeating Dhani Ram Shandil of INC by a margin of 27,327 votes which was 4.43% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Suresh Kumar Kashyap of BJP had a vote share of 66.24% in this seat.

In 2014, Virender Kashyap of BJP secured a vote share of 52.32% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Virender Kashyap of BJP got a vote share of 50.42% in Shimla.