Bidar

The geographic coordinates of Bidar Lok Sabha constituency are: 18°04'59.9"N 77°19'59.9"E. Bidar shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Bidar are: Gulbarga, Maharashtra: Nanded, Osmanabad, Latur, Solapur, Telangana: Zahirabad, Chevella. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Maharashtra, Telangana.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Bhagwanth Khuba of BJP won in this seat defeating Eshwar B Khandre of INC by a margin of 1,16,834 votes which was 10.46% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 52.36% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Bhagwanth Khuba of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating N Dharam Singh of INC by a margin of 92,222 votes which was 9.61% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 47.87% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, N Dharam Singh of INC won this seat beating Gurupadappa Nagmarpalli of BJP by a margin of 39,619 votes which was 5.08% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 43.36% in the seat.

Bidar Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 25% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 11%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 68%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Bidar Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,75,452 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,62,809 were male, 9,12,542 female and 101 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,75,095 registered voters, of which 9,62,809 were male, 8,55,244 female and 103 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,00,962 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,39,154 were male, 7,61,738 female and 70 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,70,507 which included 7,60,212 male, and 7,10,295 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,183 in 2019, 1,084 in 2014 and 1,019 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 948, in 2019 it was 930, 908 in 2014 and 934 in 2009.

Bidar 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, Bidar 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 7. Bidar Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 42. Chincholi (SC): 4 Chincholi Taluk (Part), Chincholi, Ainapur and Kodli Circles, 6 Chitapur Taluk (Part), 4 Kalgi Circle; 46. Aland: Aland Taluk (Part) 1 Alland, 2 Nimbarga, 3 Madanhipparga and 4 Khajuri Circles; 47. Basavakalyan: 1 Basavakalyan Taluk (Part), 1 Hulsoor, 2 Basavakalyan, 4 Manthal, 5 Kohinoor, and 6 Mudbi Circles, Basavakalyan TMC; 48. Humnabad: 1 Basavakalyan Taluk (Part), 3 Rajeshwar Circle, 5 Homnabad Taluk (Part), 1 Dubalgundi, 3 Chitguppa, 5 Humnabad, and 2 Hallikhed (B) Circles, Humnabad TMC and Chitguppa TMC; 49. Bidar South: 5 Homnabad Taluk (Part), 4 Nirna, and 6 Bemalkheda Circles, 4 Bidar Taluk (Part), 2 Kamthana, 3 Bagdal, 4 Manhalli, and 6 Bidar (South) Circles; 50. Bidar: 4 Bidar Taluk (Part), 1 Janwada, and 5 Bidar (North) Circles, Bidar CMC; 51. Bhalki: 2 Bhalki Taluk; 52. Aurad (SC): 3 Aurad Taluk.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Bidar constituency was 65.47%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 63%, while it was 60% in 2014 and 53% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +2.53% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Bhagwanth Khuba of BJP won in this constituency beating Eshwar B Khandre of INC by a margin of 1,16,834 votes which was 10.46% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Bhagwanth Khuba of BJP was the winner in this seat beating N Dharam Singh of INC by a margin of 92,222 votes which was 9.61% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, N Dharam Singh of INC won this seat defeating Gurupadappa Nagmarpalli of BJP by a margin of 39,619 votes which was 5.08% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Bhagwanth Khuba of BJP had a vote share of 52.36% in this seat.

In 2014, Bhagwanth Khuba of BJP secured a vote share of 47.87% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, N Dharam Singh of INC got a vote share of 43.36% in Bidar.