Bellary

The geographic coordinates of Bellary Lok Sabha constituency are: 15°08'48.1"N 76°54'45.0"E. Bellary shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Bellary are: Koppal, Haveri, Davanagere, Chitradurga, Andhra Pradesh: Kurnool, Anantapur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Andhra Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Y Devendrappa of BJP won in this seat defeating V S Ugrappa of INC by a margin of 55,707 votes which was 4.56% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 50.44% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, B Sreeramulu of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating NY Hanumantappa of INC by a margin of 85,144 votes which was 8.14% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 51.1% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, J Shantha of BJP won this seat beating NY Hanumanthappa of INC by a margin of 2,243 votes which was 0.26% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 46.72% in the seat.

Bellary Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 21% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 18%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 69%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Bellary Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,65,586 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,20,129 were male, 9,45,191 female and 266 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,51,734 registered voters, of which 9,20,129 were male, 8,80,179 female and 232 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,87,945 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,50,789 were male, 7,37,003 female and 153 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,01,258 which included 7,06,799 male, and 6,94,459 female.

The number of service voters in Ballari Lok Sabha constituency was 437 in 2019, 284 in 2014 and 251 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,027, in 2019 it was 1,010, 982 in 2014 and 983 in 2009.

Bellary 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, Bellary 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 9. Bellary Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 88. Hadagalli (SC): 1 Hadagalli Taluk, 2 Hagaribommanahalli Taluk (Part), 3 Hampasagara Circle; 89. Hagaribommanahalli (SC): 2 Hagaribommanahalli Taluk (Part), 1 Hagaribommanahalli, 2 Kogali (Malvi), and 4 Thambrahalli Circles, 3 Hospet Taluk (Part), 4 Mariyammanahalli Circle, 4 Kottur Circle (Part), Dhoopadahalli GP – Bevoor, Dhoopadahalli, K.Basapura, Tanda, Hyalya GP – Hampapura, Hyalya, Kodihalli, Motikal Tanda, Sirinayakanahalli, Kotturu Ayyanahalli GP – Chapparadahalli, Haralu, Kannanayakanakatte, Kotturu Ayyanahalli, Kandagal GP – Gajapura, Kandagal, Thimmalapura, Rampura GP - Chiribi, Rampura, Kottur TP; 90. Vijayanagara: 3 Hospet Taluk (Part), 1 Hospet and 2 Kamalapura Circles, Hospet CMC, Kamalapura TP; 91. Kampli (ST): 3 Hospet Taluk (Part), 3 Kampli Circle, Kampli TMC, 5 Bellary Taluk (Part), 3 Kolur Circle, 2 Kurugodu Circle (Part), Badanahatti GP – Badanahatti, Emmiganur GP - Emmiganur, Genikihal GP - Genikihal, Kyadigehal, Havinahal Veerapura GP - Havinahal Veerapura, Somalapura, Chitiginahalu, Kallukamba GP - Kallukamba, Karikeri, Lakshmipura, Mustagatta, Kurugodu GP - Kurugodu, Nelludi GP - Nelludi, Kotal Camp, Orvai GP - Guttiganur, Orvai, Pattanasaragu, Siddammanahalli GP-Siddammanahalli; 93. Bellary (ST): 5 Bellary Taluk (Part), 1 Bellary, 4 Moka, and 5 Rupanagudi Circles, Bellary (CMC) (Part), Bellary (CMC) - Ward No.23 to 30 and 32; 94. Bellary City: 5 Bellary Taluk (Part), Bellary (CMC) (Part), Bellary (CMC) - Ward No.1 to 22, 31and 33 to 35, Bellary [R], Bisalahalli, and Andralu; 95. Sandur (ST): 6 Sandur Taluk, 5 Bellary Taluk (Part), 2 Kurugodu Circle (Part), Kudathini GP – Kudathini, Veniveerapura, Yelubemchi GP – Thimmalapura, Yelubemchi; and 96. Kudligi (ST): 7 Kudligi Taluk (Part), 1 Kudligi, 2 Gudekote, and 3 Hosahalli Circles, 4 Kottur Circle (Part), Kalapura GP – Hirevaddarahalli, Joladakudligi, Kalapura, Thoolahalli GP – Nagarakatti, Thoolahalli, Ujjini GP - Ujjini, Kudligi TP.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Bellary constituency was 73.59%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 70%, while it was 70% in 2014 and 61% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +3.83% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Y Devendrappa of BJP won in this constituency beating V S Ugrappa of INC by a margin of 55,707 votes which was 4.56% of the total votes cast. In 2014, B Sreeramulu of BJP was the winner in this seat beating NY Hanumantappa of INC by a margin of 85,144 votes which was 8.14% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, J Shantha of BJP won this seat defeating NY Hanumanthappa of INC by a margin of 2,243 votes which was 0.26% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Y Devendrappa of BJP had a vote share of 50.44% in this seat.

In 2014, B Sreeramulu of BJP secured a vote share of 51.1% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, J Shantha of BJP got a vote share of 46.72% in Bellary.