Chitradurga

The geographic coordinates of Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency are: 14°13'35.8"N 76°24'01.8"E. Chitradurga shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Chitradurga are: Bellary, Davanagere, Udupi Chikmagalur, Hassan, Tumkur, Andhra Pradesh: Anantapur, Hindupur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Andhra Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, A Narayanaswamy of BJP won in this seat defeating B N Chandrappa of INC by a margin of 80,178 votes which was 6.44% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 50.24% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, B N Chandrappa of INC emerged victorious in this seat beating Janardhana Swamy of BJP by a margin of 1,01,291 votes which was 9.24% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC secured a vote share of 42.64% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Janardhana Swamy of BJP won this seat beating Dr B Thippeswamy of INC by a margin of 1,35,571 votes which was 16.21% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 44.35% in the seat.

Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 24% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 17%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 73%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,49,041 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,21,859 were male, 9,27,078 female and 104 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,60,633 registered voters, of which 9,21,859 were male, 8,70,792 female and 103 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,61,277 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,44,869 were male, 8,16,317 female and 91 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 15,34,169 which included 7,79,895 male, and 7,54,274 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 522 in 2019, 360 in 2014 and 325 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,006, in 2019 it was 979, 966 in 2014 and 967 in 2009.

Chitradurga 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, Chitradurga 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 18. Chitradurga Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 97. Molakalmuru (ST): 1 Molakalmuru Taluk, 2 Challakere Taluk (Part), 2 Nayakanahatty, and 3 Thalaku Circles; 98. Challakere (ST): 2 Challakere Taluk (Part), 1 Kasaba, and 4 Parasurampura Circles. Challakere TMC, 3 Chitradurga Taluk (Part), and 4 Turuvanur Circle; 99. Chitradurga: 3 Chitradurga Taluk (Part), 1 Kasaba, and 2 Hireguntanur Circles. Chitradurga CMC; 100. Hiriyur: 6 Hiriyur Taluk; 101. Hosadurga: 5 Hosadurga Taluk; 102. Holalkere (SC): 4 Holalkere Taluk (Part), 1 Kasaba, 2 Barmannanayakana – Durga, 3 Ramgiri, and 4 Talya Circles, Holalkere TP, Chitradurga Taluk (Part), 3 Bharamasagara Circle; 136. Sira: 2 Sira Taluk (Part), 1 Kasaba, 2 Kallambella, 4 Gowdagere, and 5 Hulikunte Circles. Sira TMC; and 137. Pavagada (SC): 3 Pavagada Taluk.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Chitradurga constituency was 73.30%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 71%, while it was 66% in 2014 and 55% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +2.53% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, A Narayanaswamy of BJP won in this constituency beating B N Chandrappa of INC by a margin of 80,178 votes which was 6.44% of the total votes cast. In 2014, B N Chandrappa of INC was the winner in this seat beating Janardhana Swamy of BJP by a margin of 1,01,291 votes which was 9.24% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Janardhana Swamy of BJP won this seat defeating Dr B Thippeswamy of INC by a margin of 1,35,571 votes which was 16.21% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, A Narayanaswamy of BJP had a vote share of 50.24% in this seat.

In 2014, B N Chandrappa of INC secured a vote share of 42.64% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Janardhana Swamy of BJP got a vote share of 44.35% in Chitradurga.