Anantnag-Rajouri

The geographic coordinates of Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency are: 33°44'11.8"N 75°08'44.5"E. Anantnag-Rajouri shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Anantnag-Rajouri are: Srinagar, Ladakh, Udhampur, Jammu. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Hasnain Masoodi of JKNC won in this seat defeating Ghulam Ahmad Mir of INC by a margin of 6,676 votes which was 5.35% of the total votes cast for the seat. JKNC had a vote share of 32.02% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Mehboob Mufti of JKPDP emerged victorious in this seat beating Mirza Mehboob Beg of JKNC by a margin of 65,417 votes which was 17.43% of the total votes polled in the constituency. JKPDP secured a vote share of 53.41% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mirza Mehboob Beg of JKNC won this seat beating Peer Mohd Hussain of JKPDP by a margin of 5,224 votes which was 1.64% of the total votes polled in the constituency. JKNC had a vote share of 46.53% in the seat.

Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 0% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 8%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 62%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,30,294 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,30,379 were male, 8,99,888 female and 27 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 13,97,779 registered voters, of which 9,30,379 were male, 6,73,148 female and 35 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 13,01,143 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,85,000 were male, 6,16,104 female and 39 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 11,76,223 which included 6,11,571 male, and 5,64,652 female.

The number of service voters in Previously known as Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency was 4,041 in 2019, 1,484 in 2014 and 416 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 929, 899 in 2014 and 923 in 2009.

Anantnag-Rajouri 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 3,4,5 on Tuesday, Monday, Monday, April 23, 29 and May 6, 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, Anantnag-Rajouri voted in Phase 3 on Thursday, April 30, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 3. Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Jammu and Kashmir: 36-Zainapora: Zainapora, Chitragam, Barbugh Imamsahib and Hermain Tehsils and Shopian Tehsil (Part) – Dangerpora, Trenz, Kiloora Malikgund, Nadigam, Ganowpora Arsh, Dangam, Pratabpora, Bemnipora, Kaprin and Kanjiullar PCs, 38-D.H. Pora: D.H. Pora and Pahloo Tehsils, 39-Kulgam: Kulgam and Yaripora Tehsils, 40-Devsar: Qaimoh, Frisal and Devsar Tehsils, 41-Dooru: Dooru and Shahabad Bala Tehsils, Kokernag Tehsil (Part) – Bahie, Ohi Bumdoora, Akingam, Sagam and Nagam PCs, 42-Kokernag (ST): Larnoo Tehsil, Kokernag Tehsil (Part) – Kokernag Tehsil excluding Bahie, Ohi Bumdoora,, Akingam, Sagam and Nagam PCs and Shangus Tehsil (Part) – Chaklipora, Chittergul and Uttrusoo PCs, 43-Anantnag West: Qazigund Tehsil, Anantnag Tehsil (Part) – Khanabal, Ruhoo, Urhanhall, L.G. Pora, Khandipahari, K.G. Raina, Nipora, Hurdischan, Kamad, Shaibabad and Imoh PCs, 44-Anantnag: Anantnag Tehsil (Part) – Anantnag Tehsil excluding Khanabal, Ruhoo, Urhanhall, L.G. Pora, Khandipahari, K.G. Raina, Nipora, Hurdischan, kamad, Shaibabad and Imoh PCs, 45-Srigufwara -Bijbehara: Bijbehara and Srigufwara Tehsils, 46-Shangus – Anantnag East: Anantnag East Tehsil, Shangus Tehsil (Part) – Shangus Tehsil excluding Chaklipora, Chittergul and Uttrusoo PCs, 47-Pahalgam: Pahalgam and Sallar Tehsils, 84-Nowshera: Qila Darhal, Beri Pattan and Nowshera Tehsils, 85-Rajouri (ST): Rajouri Tehsil (Part) – Rajouri Tehsil excluding Sohna and Fatehpur PCs, 86-Budhal (ST): Koteranka and Khawas Tehsils, 87-Thannamandi (ST): Thannamandi, Darhal and Manjakote Tehsils, Rajouri Tehsil (Part) – Sohna and Fatehpur PCs., 88-Surankote (ST): Surankote Tehsil, Haveli Tehsil (Part) – Khaneter, Seri Khawaja and Shiendhara PCs, 89-Poonch Haveli: Mandi Tehsil, Haveli Tehsil (Part) – Haveli Tehsil excluding Khaneter, Seri Khawaja and Shiendhara PCs, 90-Mendhar (ST): Balakote, Mankote and Mendhar Tehsils.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Anantnag-Rajouri constituency was 55.40%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 9%, while it was 29% in 2014 and 27% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +46.46% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Hasnain Masoodi of JKNC won in this constituency beating Ghulam Ahmad Mir of INC by a margin of 6,676 votes which was 5.35% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Mehboob Mufti of JKPDP was the winner in this seat beating Mirza Mehboob Beg of JKNC by a margin of 65,417 votes which was 17.43% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mirza Mehboob Beg of JKNC won this seat defeating Peer Mohd Hussain of JKPDP by a margin of 5,224 votes which was 1.64% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Hasnain Masoodi of JKNC had a vote share of 32.02% in this seat.

In 2014, Mehboob Mufti of JKPDP secured a vote share of 53.41% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mirza Mehboob Beg of JKNC got a vote share of 46.53% in Anantnag-Rajouri.