Raichur

The geographic coordinates of Raichur Lok Sabha constituency are: 16°04'59.9"N 77°10'00.1"E. Raichur shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Raichur are: Bagalkot, Bijapur, Gulbarga, Koppal, Telangana: Mahbubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Andhra Pradesh: Kurnool. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Telangana, Andhra Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Raja Amareshwara Naik of BJP won in this seat defeating B V Naik of INC by a margin of 1,17,716 votes which was 10.47% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 53.19% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, B V Nayak of INC emerged victorious in this seat beating Arakera Shivanagouda Nayak of BJP by a margin of 1,499 votes which was 0.15% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC secured a vote share of 45.79% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pakkirappa S of BJP won this seat beating Raja Venkatappa Naik of INC by a margin of 30,636 votes which was 4.49% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 46.36% in the seat.

Raichur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 22% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 18%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 57%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Raichur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,91,218 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,85,675 were male, 10,05,246 female and 297 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 19,28,204 registered voters, of which 9,85,675 were male, 9,71,899 female and 367 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,61,606 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,35,969 were male, 8,25,327 female and 310 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,86,326 which included 7,39,046 male, and 7,47,280 female.

The number of service voters in Raichore, Rayachoor Lok Sabha constituency was 321 in 2019, 244 in 2014 and 206 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,020, in 2019 it was 1,017, 987 in 2014 and 1,011 in 2009.

Raichur 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, Raichur 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 6. Raichur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 36. Shorapur (ST): 8 Shorapur Taluk (Part), 3 Hunasgi, 4 Kakkera, 5 Kodekal and 1 Shorapur Circles; 37. Shahapur: 9 Shahapur Taluk (Part), 1 Shahapur and 2 Gogi Circles, 8 Shorapur Taluk (Part), 2 Kembhavi Circle; 38. Yadgir: 10 Yadgir Taluk (Part), 1 Yadgir Circle, 9 Shahapur Taluk (Part), 3 Dornahalli, 4 Hayyal (B), and 5 Wadagera Circles; 53. Raichur Rural (ST): 3 Raichur Taluk (Part), 2 Yergera, 3 Gillesugur, 4 Kalmala, 6 Chandrabanda, and 5 Deosugur Circles, Shakthinagar (CT), Manvi Taluk (Part), 2 Kurdi Circle, Raichur Circle (Part), Undraldoddi, Ayazpur, and Bapur; 54. Raichur: 3 Raichur Taluk (Part), 1 Raichur Circle (Part), Yegnoor, Sanknur, Baidoddi, Tamalgat (D), Bolmandoddi, Wadwatti, Ghousenagar, Bijangera, Harkandoddi (D), Agapur (D), Mitimalkapur, Sidrampur, Devanpalli, Maliabad, Raichur Rural, Rajalbanda, and Kurabdoddi, Raichur CMC; 55. Manvi (ST): 4 Manvi Taluk (Part), 1 Manvi, 3 Hirekotnakal, 5 Malat, 7 Kavithal, 8 Sirwar, and 9 Kallur Circles, Manvi TMC; 56. Devadurga (ST): 2 Devadurga Taluk; 57. Lingsugur (SC): 1 Lingsugur Taluk (Part), Lingasugur Circle (Part), Kalli Lingasugur, Boopuru, Rampura, Hunukunti, Karadakal (R), Manvinabhavi, Gundasagara, Kachapura, Margatanala, Chitranala, Hanumanagudda, Chitapura, Hirejawoor, Rodalabanda, Kamaladinne, Navali, Chikkajawoor, Anahosuru, Nandhihal, Bendona, Julagudda, Narakaladinne, Echanala, Neeralakera, Chikkaupperi, Sunkal, Hireupperi, Toralabinchi, Jangirampura, Adavibhavi, Yaragunta, Kalapura, Gorebala, Halabhavi, Mincheri, Yalagaladinne, Jaalibenchi, Kesarahatti, and Aidanhal villages, 4 Mudgal and 2 Gurugunta Circles, Lingsugur and Mudgal TPs, Hatti Gold Mines NAC.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Raichur constituency was 64.66%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 58%, while it was 58% in 2014 and 46% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +6.35% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Raja Amareshwara Naik of BJP won in this constituency beating B V Naik of INC by a margin of 1,17,716 votes which was 10.47% of the total votes cast. In 2014, B V Nayak of INC was the winner in this seat beating Arakera Shivanagouda Nayak of BJP by a margin of 1,499 votes which was 0.15% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pakkirappa S of BJP won this seat defeating Raja Venkatappa Naik of INC by a margin of 30,636 votes which was 4.49% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Raja Amareshwara Naik of BJP had a vote share of 53.19% in this seat.

In 2014, B V Nayak of INC secured a vote share of 45.79% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pakkirappa S of BJP got a vote share of 46.36% in Raichur.