Belgaum

The geographic coordinates of Belgaum Lok Sabha constituency are: 15°51'26.3"N 74°30'24.8"E. Belgaum shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Belgaum are: Chikkodi, Bagalkot, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the April 17, 2021 bypolls for Belgaum Lok Sabha constituency, Angadi Mangal Suresh of BJP won from this seat defeating Satish Laxmanarao Jarkiholi of INC by a margin of 5,240 votes which was 0.51% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 43.07% in the bye-elections.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Angadi Suresh Channabasappa of BJP won in this seat defeating Dr Sadhunavar of INC by a margin of 3,91,304 votes which was 32.47% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 63.12% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Angadi Suresh Channabasappa of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Laxmi R Hebbalkar of INC by a margin of 75,860 votes which was 7.03% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 51.4% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Angadi Suresh Channabasappa of BJP won this seat beating Amarsinh Vasantrao Patil of INC by a margin of 1,18,687 votes which was 15.7% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 50.85% in the seat.

Belgaum Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 10% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 7%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 75%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Belgaum Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,04,099 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,48,282 were male, 9,55,725 female and 92 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,79,350 registered voters, of which 9,48,282 were male, 8,81,616 female and 55 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,80,895 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,07,485 were male, 7,73,259 female and 151 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,78,238 which included 7,00,056 male, and 6,78,182 female.

The number of service voters in Belgaon, Belagavi Lok Sabha constituency was 7,521 in 2019, 5,892 in 2014 and 4,549 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,008, in 2019 it was 982, 958 in 2014 and 969 in 2009.

Belgaum Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 3 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 3 on Tuesday, April 23, 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, Belgaum 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 2. Belgaum Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 8. Arabhavi: 4 Gokak Taluk (Part), 3 Koujalagi Circle, 2 Arabhavi Circle (Part), Arabhavi GP - Arabhavi, Sanganakeri, Lolasur GP - Lolasur, Badigwad GP - Badigwad, Dandapur, Ganeshwadi, Balobal GP-Balobal, Beerangaddi, Dharmatti GP-Dharmatti, Patagundi, Duradundi GP-Duradundi, Hallur GP-Hallur, Hunshyal (P.G.) GP-Hunshyal (P.G.), Kallolli GP-Kallolli, Hanamapur Masaguppi GP-Masaguppi, Gujanatti, Jokanatti, Munyal GP-Munyal, Kamaladinni, Rangapur, Naganur GP-Naganur, Nallanatti GP-Basaligundi, Nallanatti, Rajapur GP-Rajapur, Shivapur GP-Shivapur, Gurlapur, Khanatti, Mudalgi (Rural), Tukkanatti GP-Tukkanatti, Waderatti GP-Fulagaddi, and Waderatti villages, Mudalgi TMC; 9. Gokak: 4 Gokak Taluk (Part), 1 Gokak Circle, 2 Arabhavi Circle (Part), Dhupadal GP - Dhupadal, Konnur (Rural) GP - Konnur (Rural), Malmatti, Shivapur, Mallapur (P.G.) GP - Mallapur (P.G.), Nandagaon GP - Khanapur, Mutnal and Nandagaon, Pamaladinni GP - Pamaladinni, and Shindikurbet GP - Shindikurbet villages, Gokak CMC, Konnur TP, Gokak Falls NAC; 11. Belgaum Uttar: 6 Belgaum Taluk (Part), Belgaum (CB), Belgaum (M Corp) (Part), Belgaum (M Corp.) - Ward No. 27 to 58; 12. Belgaum Dakshin: 6 Belgaum Taluk (Part), 1 Belgaum Circle, Belgaum (M Corp) (Part), Belgaum (M Corp.) - Ward No. 1 to 26; 13. Belgaum Rural: 6 Belgaum Taluk (Part), 4 Bagewadi Circle, 2 Uchagaon Circle (Part), Gojage, Sulge (Uchagaon), Kallehol, Uchagaon, Turamari, Bachi, Kudremani, Sonoli, Belgundi, Bokanur, Savagaon, Mandoli, Hangarge, Bijagarni, Yalebail, Rakaskop, Dhamne S.Bailur, Belvatti, Badas (Inam), Baknur, Kiniye, Karle, Navage, Kuttalawadi, Santibastawad, Bahadarwadi, Ranakunde, Waghawade, Desur, Sulge (Yellur), Rajahansagad, Nandihalli, Nagenahatti Villages, Benakanahalli (OG) - Ward No. 63, Bekkinakeri, Attiwad, Mannur and Ambewadi Villages, Hindalgi (CT), Kangrali (KH)(CT), and Kangrali (BK) (CT); 16. Bailhongal: 8 Sampgaon Taluk (Part), 1 Bailhongal Circle, Bailhongal TMC, 9 Parasgad Taluk (Part), 1 Murgod Circle, 2 Saundatti Circle (Part), Asundi Asundi, Gurlhosur (R), Kadihalli, Mugali, Nadavinahalli, Shingarkop, Badli, Aladakatti K.Y, Badli, Katral, Karikatti, Karikatti, Sangreshkoppa Kencharamanahal, Sangreshkoppa, Yadahalli, Yakkundi Bommagadikoppa, Karlakatti, Venkateshnagar, and Yakkundi villages; 17. Saundatti Yellamma: 9 Parasgad Taluk (Part), 1 Saundatti Circle (Part), Betasur Betasur, Yadravi, Saundatti (Rural), Hanchinal Hanchinal, Hirekumbi, Dhaderkoppa, Dugabal, Hirekumbi, Inamhongal, Chikkulligeri, Hireulligeri, Inamhongal, Ugaragol, Harlapur, Renukanagar, Ugaragol, and Kenchalarkop villages, 3 Yaragatti and 4 Munoli Circles, Saundatti Yellamma TMC; 18. Ramdurg: 10 Ramdurg Taluk.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Belgaum constituency was 71.49%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 68%, while it was 68% in 2014 and 55% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +3.76% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Angadi Suresh Channabasappa of BJP won in this constituency beating Dr Sadhunavar of INC by a margin of 3,91,304 votes which was 32.47% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Angadi Suresh Channabasappa of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Laxmi R Hebbalkar of INC by a margin of 75,860 votes which was 7.03% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Angadi Suresh Channabasappa of BJP won this seat defeating Amarsinh Vasantrao Patil of INC by a margin of 1,18,687 votes which was 15.7% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Angadi Suresh Channabasappa of BJP had a vote share of 63.12% in this seat.

In 2014, Angadi Suresh Channabasappa of BJP secured a vote share of 51.4% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Angadi Suresh Channabasappa of BJP got a vote share of 50.85% in Belgaum.