Lohardaga

The geographic coordinates of Lohardaga Lok Sabha constituency are: 23°25'52.7"N 84°40'42.2"E. Lohardaga shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Lohardaga are: Chatra, Ranchi, Khunti, Chhattisgarh: Sarguja, Raigarh. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Chattisgarh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sudarshan Bhagat of BJP won in this seat defeating Sukhdeo Bhagat of INC by a margin of 10,363 votes which was 1.27% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 45.41% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Sudarshan Bhagat of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Rameshwar Oraon of INC by a margin of 6,489 votes which was 1% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 34.79% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sudarshan Bhagat of BJP won this seat beating Chamra Linda of IND by a margin of 8,283 votes which was 1.58% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 27.58% in the seat.

Lohardaga Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 3% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 64%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 67%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Lohardaga Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 14,27,022 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,07,402 were male, 7,19,616 female and 4 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 12,34,286 registered voters, of which 7,07,402 were male, 6,01,684 female and 7 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 11,19,144 registered voters in this constituency, of which 5,78,880 were male, 5,40,264 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 9,81,666 which included 5,06,081 male, and 4,75,585 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 6,775 in 2019, 2,917 in 2014 and 1,429 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,017, in 2019 it was 951, 933 in 2014 and 940 in 2009.

Lohardaga Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 4 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, May 13, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 4 on Monday, April 29, 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, Lohardaga voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 16, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 12. Lohardaga Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Jharkhand: 64 Lohardaga: 1. Kisko, 2. Kuru, 3. Lohardaga, 4. Senha and 5. Bhandra C.D. Blocks; 65. Sisai (ST): 1. Bishunpur, 2. Ghaghra, 3. Sisai, 4. Verno, 5. Chainpur and 6. Dumri C.D. Blocks; 66. Gumla (ST): 1. Kamdara, 2. Basia, 3. Gumla, 4. Raidih and 5. Palkot C.D. Blocks; 67. Simdega (ST) 1. Simdega, 2. Kurdeg and 3. Bolba C.D. Blocks; 68. Thethaitangar (ST): 1. Thethaitangar, 2. Kolebira, 3. Jaldega and 4. Bano C.D. Blocks.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Lohardaga constituency was 66.45%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 66%, while it was 58% in 2014 and 53% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +0.21% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sudarshan Bhagat of BJP won in this constituency beating Sukhdeo Bhagat of INC by a margin of 10,363 votes which was 1.27% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Sudarshan Bhagat of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Rameshwar Oraon of INC by a margin of 6,489 votes which was 1% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sudarshan Bhagat of BJP won this seat defeating Chamra Linda of IND by a margin of 8,283 votes which was 1.58% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Sudarshan Bhagat of BJP had a vote share of 45.41% in this seat.

In 2014, Sudarshan Bhagat of BJP secured a vote share of 34.79% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sudarshan Bhagat of BJP got a vote share of 27.58% in Lohardaga.