Gulbarga

The geographic coordinates of Gulbarga Lok Sabha constituency are: 17°19'51.6"N 76°50'00.2"E. Gulbarga shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Gulbarga are: Bijapur, Raichur, Bidar, Maharashtra: Solapur, Telangana: Chevella, Mahbubnagar. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Maharashtra, Telangana.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr Umesh G Jadhav of BJP won in this seat defeating Mallikarjun Kharge of INC by a margin of 95,452 votes which was 8.03% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 52.1% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Mallikarjun Kharge of INC emerged victorious in this seat beating Revunaik Belamagi of BJP by a margin of 74,733 votes which was 7.49% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC secured a vote share of 50.84% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mallikarjun Kharge of INC won this seat beating Revunaik Belamgi of BJP by a margin of 13,404 votes which was 1.76% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 45.43% in the seat.

Gulbarga Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 24% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 3%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 63%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Gulbarga Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 20,79,426 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,40,615 were male, 10,38,532 female and 279 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 19,45,765 registered voters, of which 10,40,615 were male, 9,64,856 female and 341 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 17,21,990 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,78,311 were male, 8,43,454 female and 225 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 15,43,771 which included 7,78,102 male, and 7,65,669 female.

The number of service voters in Kalaburagi Lok Sabha constituency was 474 in 2019, 324 in 2014 and 292 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 998, in 2019 it was 984, 960 in 2014 and 984 in 2009.

Gulbarga 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, Gulbarga 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 5. Gulbarga Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 34. Afzalpur: 2 Afzalpur Taluk, 3 Gulbarga Taluk (Part), Farhatabad Circle; 35. Jewargi: 7 Jewargi Taluk; 39.Gurmitkal: 10 Yadgir Taluk (Part), 2 Gurmitkal, 3 Balichakra, Saidapur, 5 Hattikuni and 6 Konkal Circles; 40. Chittapur (SC): Chittapur Taluk (Part), 1 Chittapur, 3 Gundagurti, and 4 Nalwar Circles, Wadi NAC and 5 Wadi TMC, Shahabad Circle (Part), Shankerwadi, Balwadgi, Ingalgi, Kadhalli, Chamnoor, Kadaboor, Kundanoor, Hongunta, Malgatti, Bhankur (OG) - Ward No.2, Seva Nagar, Katamdevarhalli, and Mutga villages; 41. Sedam: 5 Sedam Taluk, 4 Chincholi Taluk (Part), Sulepeth Circle; 43. Gulbarga Rural (SC): 3 Gulbarga Taluk (Part), Aurad.B, Mahagaon, and Kamalapur Circles, Gulbarga Circle (Rural) (Part), Azadpur, Kesratgi, Dariyapur (D), Sheik Roza (D), Hagargi, Uplaon, Nandur (B), Nandur (K), Dharmapur, Kusnoor (OG), Kusnoor villages, 6 Chitapur Taluk (Part), 5 Shahabad Circle (Part), Martur GP - Devantegnur, Aldihal, and Martur villages, Tonsanhalli GP - Tonsanhalli, Taranhalli, Gola (K), Shahabad TMC, and Shahabad ACC NAC, Aland Taluk (Part), 5 Narona; 44. Gulbarga Dakshin: 3 Gulbarga Taluk (Part), Gulbarga (M Corp.) (Part), Gulbarga (M Corp.) - Ward No.31 to 55 and Rajapur (OG) (Part) - Ward No. 57, Pattan Circle, Gulbarga circle (Rural) (Part), Bhimanhalli GP - Jaffarabad, Nandikur GP - 1. Udnoor, 2. Kotnoor (OG), 3. Naganahalli, 4. Nandikur, 5. Sitnoor, and Madarasanahalli (D), Khanadal GP - Panegaon; 45. Gulbarga Uttar: Gulbarga Taluk (Part), Gulbarga (M Corp.) (Part), Gulbarga (M Corp.) - Ward No.1 to 30.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Gulbarga constituency was 62.25%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 61%, while it was 58% in 2014 and 49% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +1.12% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr Umesh G Jadhav of BJP won in this constituency beating Mallikarjun Kharge of INC by a margin of 95,452 votes which was 8.03% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Mallikarjun Kharge of INC was the winner in this seat beating Revunaik Belamagi of BJP by a margin of 74,733 votes which was 7.49% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mallikarjun Kharge of INC won this seat defeating Revunaik Belamgi of BJP by a margin of 13,404 votes which was 1.76% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Dr Umesh G Jadhav of BJP had a vote share of 52.1% in this seat.

In 2014, Mallikarjun Kharge of INC secured a vote share of 50.84% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mallikarjun Kharge of INC got a vote share of 45.43% in Gulbarga.