Godda

The geographic coordinates of Godda Lok Sabha constituency are: 24°49'43.0"N 87°12'39.6"E. Godda shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Godda are: Rajmahal, Dumka, Kodarma, Bihar: Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Bihar.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Nishikant Dubey of BJP won in this seat defeating Pradeep Yadav of JVM by a margin of 1,84,227 votes which was 15.43% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 53.39% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Nishikant Dubey of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Furkan Ansari of INC by a margin of 60,682 votes which was 5.78% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 36.26% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Nishikant Dubey of BJP won this seat beating Furkan Ansari of INC by a margin of 6,407 votes which was 0.8% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 23.73% in the seat.

Godda Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 11% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 13%, 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 Godda Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,94,587 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,34,178 were male, 9,60,395 female and 14 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,16,766 registered voters, of which 10,34,178 were male, 8,09,820 female and 4 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,90,772 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,40,396 were male, 7,50,375 female and 1 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,12,253 which included 7,47,548 male, and 6,64,705 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,904 in 2019, 710 in 2014 and 423 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 929, in 2019 it was 893, 893 in 2014 and 889 in 2009.

Godda 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 3 on Thursday, April 24, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Godda voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 3. Godda Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Jharkhand: 31. Godda: 1. Godda and 2. Poreyahat C.D. Blocks; 32. Pathargama: 1. Mahagama and 2. Pathargama C.D. Blocks; 33. Meherma: 1. Meherma, 2. Thakur Gangti, 3. Boarijor and 4. Sundarpahari C.D. Blocks; 34. Barhait: (ST) 1. Mandro, 2. Borio, 3. Barhait and 4-Pathna C.D. Blocks; 35. Rajmahal: 1. Sahibganj, 2. Taljhari and 3. Rajmahal C.D. Blocks; 36. Barharwa: 1. Barharwa and 2. Udhwa C.D. Blocks.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Godda constituency was 68.54%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 70%, while it was 66% in 2014 and 57% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -1.01% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Nishikant Dubey of BJP won in this constituency beating Pradeep Yadav of JVM by a margin of 1,84,227 votes which was 15.43% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Nishikant Dubey of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Furkan Ansari of INC by a margin of 60,682 votes which was 5.78% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Nishikant Dubey of BJP won this seat defeating Furkan Ansari of INC by a margin of 6,407 votes which was 0.8% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Nishikant Dubey of BJP had a vote share of 53.39% in this seat.

In 2014, Nishikant Dubey of BJP secured a vote share of 36.26% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Nishikant Dubey of BJP got a vote share of 23.73% in Godda.