Dharwad

The geographic coordinates of Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency are: 15°27'14.8"N 75°00'24.1"E. Dharwad shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Dharwad are: Belgaum, Bagalkot, Haveri, Uttara Kannada. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Pralhad Joshi of BJP won in this seat defeating Vinay Kulkarni of INC by a margin of 2,05,072 votes which was 16.9% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 56.41% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Pralhad Joshi of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Vinay Kulkarni of INC by a margin of 1,13,657 votes which was 10.92% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 52.38% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pralhad Joshi of BJP won this seat beating Kunnur Manjunath Channappa of INC by a margin of 1,37,663 votes which was 17.24% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 55.97% in the seat.

Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 10% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 5%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 79%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,06,120 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,05,745 were male, 9,00,277 female and 98 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,27,311 registered voters, of which 9,05,745 were male, 8,49,809 female and 106 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,78,125 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,08,768 were male, 7,69,269 female and 88 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,11,500 which included 7,23,069 male, and 6,88,431 female.

The number of service voters in Dharwar Lok Sabha constituency was 1,956 in 2019, 981 in 2014 and 754 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 994, in 2019 it was 969, 951 in 2014 and 952 in 2009.

Dharwad 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, Dharwad voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 30, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 11. Dharwad Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 69. Navalgund, 70. Kundgol, 71. Dharwad, 72. Hubli-Dharwad East (SC), 73. Hubli-Dharwad-Central, 74. Hubli-Dharwad-West 75. Kalghatgi and 83. Shiggaon.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Dharwad constituency was 74.37%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 70%, while it was 66% in 2014 and 57% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +4.12% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Pralhad Joshi of BJP won in this constituency beating Vinay Kulkarni of INC by a margin of 2,05,072 votes which was 16.9% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Pralhad Joshi of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Vinay Kulkarni of INC by a margin of 1,13,657 votes which was 10.92% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pralhad Joshi of BJP won this seat defeating Kunnur Manjunath Channappa of INC by a margin of 1,37,663 votes which was 17.24% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Pralhad Joshi of BJP had a vote share of 56.41% in this seat.

In 2014, Pralhad Joshi of BJP secured a vote share of 52.38% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pralhad Joshi of BJP got a vote share of 55.97% in Dharwad.