Koppal

The geographic coordinates of Koppal Lok Sabha constituency are: 15°20'54.2"N 76°09'16.9"E. Koppal shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Koppal are: Bagalkot, Raichur, Bellary, Haveri, Andhra Pradesh: Kurnool. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Andhra Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Karadi Sanganna Amarappa of BJP won in this seat defeating K Rajashekar Basavaraj Hitnal of INC by a margin of 38,397 votes which was 3.23% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 49.28% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Karadi Sanganna Amarappa of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Basavaraj Hitnal of INC by a margin of 32,414 votes which was 3.22% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 48.32% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Shivaramagouda Shivanagouda of BJP won this seat beating Basavaraj Rayareddy of INC by a margin of 81,789 votes which was 10.83% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 38.62% in the seat.

Koppal Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 19% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 13%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 65%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Koppal Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,51,700 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,12,818 were male, 9,38,750 female and 132 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,36,693 registered voters, of which 9,12,818 were male, 8,73,554 female and 113 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,35,105 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,70,316 were male, 7,64,694 female and 95 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,63,431 which included 6,78,825 male, and 6,84,606 female.

The number of service voters in Koppala Lok Sabha constituency was 575 in 2019, 279 in 2014 and 327 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,028, in 2019 it was 1,012, 993 in 2014 and 1,009 in 2009.

Koppal 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, Koppal 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 8. Koppal Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 58. Sindhanur: 5 Sindhanur Taluk (Part), 1 Sindhanoor (Rural), 2 Salgunda, 3 Huda, 4 Gorebal, 5 Jalihal, 8 Kunnatagi, 11 Jawalgera, 12 Walkamdinni, 13 Hedginal, and 14 Badarli Circles, Sindhanur TMC; 59. Maski (ST): 5 Sindhanur Taluk (Part), 6 Gunjahalli, 7 Turvihal, 9 Gudadur, and 10 Balganur Circles, 4 Manvi Taluk (Part), 4 Halapur, and 6 Pamankallur Circles, 1 Lingsugur Taluk (Part), 3 Maski Circle, Lingasagur Circle (Part), Sanbal, Buddinni, Huvinabavi, Jangamarahalli, Basapur, Gonwar, Amaravathi, Kuppigudda, and Sarjapura Villages; 60. Kushtagi: 2 Kushtagi Taluk; 61.Kanakagiri (SC): 3 Gangawati Taluk (Part), 3 Marali, 4 Siddapur, 5 Karatagi, 6 Kanakagiri, 7 Navali, and 8. Hulihyder Circles; 62. Gangawati: 4 Koppal Taluk (Part), 3 Irkalgada Circle, 3 Gangawati Taluk (Part), 1 Gangavathi and 2 Venkatagiri Circles; 63. Yelburga: 1 Yelburga Taluk; 64. Koppal: 4 Koppal Taluk (Part), 1 Koppal, 2 Alavandi (Kavalur) and 4 Hitnal Circles; 92. Siruguppa (ST): 4 Siruguppa Taluk.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Koppal constituency was 70.99%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 69%, while it was 66% in 2014 and 55% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +2.45% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Karadi Sanganna Amarappa of BJP won in this constituency beating K Rajashekar Basavaraj Hitnal of INC by a margin of 38,397 votes which was 3.23% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Karadi Sanganna Amarappa of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Basavaraj Hitnal of INC by a margin of 32,414 votes which was 3.22% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Shivaramagouda Shivanagouda of BJP won this seat defeating Basavaraj Rayareddy of INC by a margin of 81,789 votes which was 10.83% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Karadi Sanganna Amarappa of BJP had a vote share of 49.28% in this seat.

In 2014, Karadi Sanganna Amarappa of BJP secured a vote share of 48.32% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Shivaramagouda Shivanagouda of BJP got a vote share of 38.62% in Koppal.