Bangalore Central

The geographic coordinates of Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency are: 12°58'24.2"N 77°36'40.3"E. Bangalore Central shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Bangalore Central are: Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore South, Chikkballapur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, P C Mohan of BJP won in this seat defeating Rizwan Arshad of INC by a margin of 70,968 votes which was 5.93% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 50.33% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, P C Mohan of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Rizwan Arshad of INC by a margin of 1,37,500 votes which was 12.79% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 51.84% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, P C Mohan of BJP won this seat beating HTSangliana of INC by a margin of 35,218 votes which was 4.16% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 40.16% in the seat.

Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 16% 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 89%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 23,98,910 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 12,36,897 were male, 11,61,548 female and 465 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 22,04,817 registered voters, of which 12,36,897 were male, 10,58,247 female and 397 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 19,31,456 registered voters in this constituency, of which 10,10,478 were male, 9,20,679 female and 299 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 19,01,346 which included 9,89,902 male, and 9,11,444 female.

The number of service voters in Bengaluru Central, Bengaluru Kendra Lok Sabha constituency was 386 in 2019, 881 in 2014 and 1,214 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 939, in 2019 it was 923, 911 in 2014 and 921 in 2009.

Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 2 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 26, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 18, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Bangalore Central voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 25. Bangalore Central Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 160. Sarvagnanagar: Bangalore (M Corp.+OG) (Part) - Bangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No. 86 to 89 and 94, Byatarayanapura (Part) - Ward No. 23 to 31; 161. C.V. Raman Nagar (SC): Bangalore (M Corp.+OG) (Part), Bangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No.73 to 74 and 82 to 85; 162. Shivajinagar: Bangalore (M Corp.+OG) (Part), Bangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No.77 to 81 and 92; 163. Shanti Nagar: Bangalore (M Corp.+OG) (Part), Bangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No.69 to 72, 75 and 76; 164. Gandhi Nagar: Bangalore (M Corp.+OG) (Part), Bangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No. 6, 25 to 29 and 31; 165. Rajaji Nagar: Bangalore (M Corp.+OG) (Part), Bangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No.15, 18 to 20 and 22 to 24; 168. Chamrajpet: Bangalore (M Corp.+OG) (Part), Bangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No.30 and 43 to 46; and 174. Mahadevapura (SC): Bangalore East Taluk (Part) - Bidarahalli Circle (Excl.Channasandra (OG) - Ward No.33), Varthur Circle, K.R.Pura Circle (Part) - Hagadur and Nagondahalli villages, Mahadevapura CMC (Part) - Ward No. 1, 2, and 12 to 31, Channasandra (OG) - Ward No. 33.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Bangalore Central constituency was 54.06%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 54%, while it was 56% in 2014 and 45% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -0.24% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, P C Mohan of BJP won in this constituency beating Rizwan Arshad of INC by a margin of 70,968 votes which was 5.93% of the total votes cast. In 2014, P C Mohan of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Rizwan Arshad of INC by a margin of 1,37,500 votes which was 12.79% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, P C Mohan of BJP won this seat defeating HTSangliana of INC by a margin of 35,218 votes which was 4.16% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, P C Mohan of BJP had a vote share of 50.33% in this seat.

In 2014, P C Mohan of BJP secured a vote share of 51.84% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, P C Mohan of BJP got a vote share of 40.16% in Bangalore Central.