Ranchi

The geographic coordinates of Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency are: 23°22'12.0"N 85°19'30.0"E. Ranchi shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Ranchi are: Chatra, Jamshedpur, Singhbhum, Khunti, Lohardaga, Hazaribagh, West Bengal: Purulia. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: West Bengal.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sanjay Seth of BJP won in this seat defeating Subodh Kant Sahay of INC by a margin of 2,82,780 votes which was 22.9% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 57.18% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Ram Tahal Choudhary of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Subodh Kant Sahay of INC by a margin of 1,99,303 votes which was 18.99% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 42.74% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Subodh Kant Sahay of INC won this seat beating Ram Tahal Choudhary of BJP by a margin of 13,350 votes which was 1.84% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 42.86% in the seat.

Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 6% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 30%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 77%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 21,62,169 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,95,469 were male, 10,66,632 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 19,15,959 registered voters, of which 10,95,469 were male, 9,12,800 female and 53 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,48,459 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,68,528 were male, 7,79,930 female and 1 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 16,25,148 which included 8,70,800 male, and 7,54,348 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 5,004 in 2019, 1,422 in 2014 and 772 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 974, in 2019 it was 910, 898 in 2014 and 866 in 2009.

Ranchi 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 5 on Monday, May 6, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Ranchi 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 8. Ranchi Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Jharkhand: 15. Patratu: 1. Patratu C.D. Block and 2. Muram Kalan, Dohakatu, Jamira, Dulmi, Usra, Ichatu, Soso, Lari Kalan, Barki Pona, Siru, Potamdaga, Chhatarmaru and Marar G.Ps of Ramgarh C.D. Block; 16. Ramgarh: 1. Gola C.D. Block, 2. Chitarpur Paschim, Kaitha, Kothar, Barlong, Kundru Kalan, Sukrigara Bamni, Barobing, Sikni, Chitarpur Purba, Chitarpur Uttar, Chitarpur Dakshin, Mael, Bhuchungdih, Marang Marcha, Kulhi and Honhe G.Ps of Ramgarh C.D. Block, 3. Sewai (CT), 4. Sirka (CT) and 5. Ramgarh Cantonment (CB); 17. Mandu: 1. Churchu and 2. Mandu C.D. Blocks; 60. Ranchi South: 1. Ward No.10 and Ward No.21 to 37 of Ranchi (M Corp.); 61. Ranchi Central: 1. Ward Nos.3, 5 to 9 and Ward No.11 to 20 of Ranchi (M Corp.); 62. Kanke: 1. Ormanjhi C.D. Block, 2. Urugutu, Uparkonki, Katamkulee, Malkatang, Manatu, Phutkaltoli, Simlia, Kamre, Sundeel, Jaipur, Sukurhuttu Dakshin, Sukurhuttu Uttar, Gagi, Ichapiri, Pitoriya, Rarha, Batu, Kokodaro, Huseer, Arsande, Boreya, Hochar, Satkatnadu, Ulatu, Chandwe, Hundur, Newari, Chutu, Kedal, Meshra Pashim, Meshra Purbi, Dumardaga and Khatanga G.Ps of Kanke C.D. Block, 3. Ward No.1 to 2 and Ward No.4 of Ranchi (M Corp.) and 4. Kanke (CT).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Ranchi constituency was 65.36%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 64%, while it was 64% in 2014 and 45% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +0.91% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sanjay Seth of BJP won in this constituency beating Subodh Kant Sahay of INC by a margin of 2,82,780 votes which was 22.9% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Ram Tahal Choudhary of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Subodh Kant Sahay of INC by a margin of 1,99,303 votes which was 18.99% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Subodh Kant Sahay of INC won this seat defeating Ram Tahal Choudhary of BJP by a margin of 13,350 votes which was 1.84% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Sanjay Seth of BJP had a vote share of 57.18% in this seat.

In 2014, Ram Tahal Choudhary of BJP secured a vote share of 42.74% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Subodh Kant Sahay of INC got a vote share of 42.86% in Ranchi.