Bijapur

The geographic coordinates of Bijapur Lok Sabha constituency are: 16°49'37.2"N 75°43'03.0"E. Bijapur shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Bijapur are: Chikkodi, Bagalkot, Gulbarga, Raichur, Maharashtra: Solapur, Sangli. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Maharashtra.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Jigajinagi Ramesh Chandappa of BJP won in this seat defeating Dr Sunita Devanand Chavan of JDS by a margin of 2,58,038 votes which was 23.22% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 57.16% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Ramesh Jigajinagi of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Prakash Rathod of INC by a margin of 69,819 votes which was 7.22% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 48.8% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramesh Chandappa Jigajinagi of BJP won this seat beating Prakash Kubasing Rathod of INC by a margin of 42,404 votes which was 6.53% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 47.55% in the seat.

Bijapur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 20% 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 67%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Bijapur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,31,342 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,81,251 were male, 9,49,885 female and 206 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,97,587 registered voters, of which 9,81,251 were male, 8,74,427 female and 269 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,22,635 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,47,815 were male, 7,74,643 female and 177 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,73,604 which included 7,10,822 male, and 6,62,782 female.

The number of service voters in Vijayapura Lok Sabha constituency was 1,656 in 2019, 1,065 in 2014 and 916 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 968, in 2019 it was 947, 914 in 2014 and 932 in 2009.

Bijapur 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, Bijapur 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 4. Bijapur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 26. Muddebihal: 5 Muddebihal Taluk (Part), 1 Muddebihal, 3 Naltavad, and 4 Davalgi Circles, Muddebihal TMC, 2 Talikoti Circle (Part), Chokavi, Hirur, Tamadaddi, Balaganur, Minajagi, Harnal, Hadaginal, Kaladevanahalli, Mukihal, Shivapur, and Nagur villages, Talikoti TMC; 27. Devar Hippargi: 5 Muddebihal Taluk (Part), 2 Talikoti Circle (Part), Tumbagi, Hosahalli, Huvinahalli, Kyatanal, Gotakhindaki, Bhantnur, Peerapur, Shellagi, Karaganur, Gadi Somanal, Bommanahalli, Bolawad, Fatepur P.Talikoti, Guttihal, Kodaganur, Belur, Lakkundi, Navadagi, Matakal Devanhalli, Salawadagi, Gundakanal, Maileshwar, Bilebhavi, and Maskanal villages, 3 Sindgi Taluk (Part), 2 Devar Hippargi Circle, 4 Basavana Bagevadi Taluk (Part), 2 Huvin Hippargi Circle; 28. Basavana Bagevadi: 4 Basavana Bagevadi Taluk (Part), 1 B.Bagewadi and 3 Kolhar Circles, Basavana Bagevadi TP; 29. Babaleshwar: 1 Bijapur Taluk (Part), 1 Tikota, 3 Babaleshwar and 5 Mamadapur Circles; 30. Bijapur City: 1 Bijapur Taluk (Part), Bijapur (CMC) (Part), Bijapur (CMC) - Ward No.1 to 11, 13, 14, and 18 to 35, Navarasapur (OG)(Part) Urban, Toravi (OG) Urban (Part), Mahalbhagayat W. No 1. (Part), Rambapur W.No-17 (Part), Bijapur Rural W. No-21 (Part); 31. Nagthan (SC): 1 Bijapur Taluk (Part), 4 Nagthan and 2 Bijapur Circles, Bijapur (CMC) (Part), Bijapur (CMC) - Ward No. 12 and 15 to 17, 2 Indi Taluk (Part), 3 Chadachan Circle; 32. Indi: 2 Indi Taluk (Part), 2 Ballolli Circle, 1 Indi Circle (Part), Shiragur Inam (Old), Agarkhed, Gubbewad, Mannur, Hirebevanur, Alur, Mavinalli, Chickbevanur, Ingalgi, Nehrunagar, Bhuyar, Nagarhalli, Khedgi, Lalasangi, Satalagaon (P.I), Salotgi, Rugi, Tennihalli, Gornal, Masali [K.D.], Ramanagar, Naad [B.K.], Naad [K.D.], Golasar, Shivapur [K.H.], Rodagi, Miragi, Hanchinal, Arjunagi [K.H.], Arjunagi [B.K.], Marasanahalli, Teggihalli, Shirshyad, Sangogi, and Masali [B.K.] villages, Indi TMC; 33. Sindgi: 3 Sindgi Taluk (Part), 1 Sindgi and 3 Almel Circles, Sindgi TMC, 2 Indi Taluk (Part), 1 Indi Circle (Part), Bannihatti, Tamba, Shivapur [B.K.], Kenginal, Gandhinagar, Wade, and Bhanthanal villages.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Bijapur constituency was 66.32%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 62%, while it was 60% in 2014 and 47% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +4.50% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Jigajinagi Ramesh Chandappa of BJP won in this constituency beating Dr Sunita Devanand Chavan of JDS by a margin of 2,58,038 votes which was 23.22% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Ramesh Jigajinagi of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Prakash Rathod of INC by a margin of 69,819 votes which was 7.22% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramesh Chandappa Jigajinagi of BJP won this seat defeating Prakash Kubasing Rathod of INC by a margin of 42,404 votes which was 6.53% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Jigajinagi Ramesh Chandappa of BJP had a vote share of 57.16% in this seat.

In 2014, Ramesh Jigajinagi of BJP secured a vote share of 48.8% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramesh Chandappa Jigajinagi of BJP got a vote share of 47.55% in Bijapur.