Shimoga

The geographic coordinates of Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency are: 13°55'52.3"N 75°34'10.9"E. Shimoga shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Shimoga are: Haveri, Uttara Kannada, Davanagere, Udupi Chikmagalur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, B Y Raghavendra of BJP won in this seat defeating S Madhubangarappa of JDS by a margin of 2,23,360 votes which was 17.4% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 56.84% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, B S Yeddyurappa of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Manjunath Bhandary of INC by a margin of 3,63,305 votes which was 32.18% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 53.69% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, B Y Raghavendra of BJP won this seat beating S Bangarappa of INC by a margin of 52,893 votes which was 5.54% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 50.58% in the seat.

Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 16% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 4%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 80%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,29,901 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,52,107 were male, 8,77,761 female and 33 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,76,668 registered voters, of which 8,52,107 were male, 8,44,745 female and 50 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,62,243 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,78,782 were male, 7,83,379 female and 82 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,35,908 which included 7,15,272 male, and 7,20,636 female.

The number of service voters in Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency was 692 in 2019, 955 in 2014 and 809 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,030, in 2019 it was 1,015, 1,006 in 2014 and 1,007 in 2009.

Shimoga 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, Shimoga 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 14. Shimoga Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 111. Shimoga Rural (SC): 7 Bhadravati Taluk (Part), 4 Holehonnur I, and 5 Holehonnur II Circles, Holehonnur III Hobli (Part), Agradahalli, Hanchinasiddapura, Timlapura, Kallihalu, Bommanakatte, Dombarabyranahalli, Marashettihalli, Yedehalli, Bhadrapura, Harogundi, Chandanakere, Kenganalu, Basavapura, Arabilachi, Arakere, Danavadi, Kallapura, Nagoli, Rangapura, Hosur, and Tattehalli villages, 6 Shimoga Taluk (Part), 1 Kasaba I, 2 Kasaba II, 3 Nidige I, 5 Holalur I, 6 Holalur II, 7 Harnahalli, and 8 Kumsi Circles, Shimoga CMC (Part), Shimoga CMC Ward No. 13 to 15; 112. Bhadravati: 7 Bhadravati Taluk (Part), 1 Kasaba I, 2 Kasaba II, and 3 Kudligere Circles, Holehonnur III Hobli (Part), Belligere, and Badanehalu Villages, Bhadravati CMC; 113. Shimoga: 6 Shimoga Taluk (Part), Shimoga CMC (Part), Shimoga CMC Ward No. 1 to 12 and 16 to 35; 114. Tirthahalli: 5 Tirthahalli Taluk, Hosanagara Taluk (Part), Humcha Circle and Nagara Circle, 6 Shimoga Taluk (Part), 4 Nidige II Circle; 115. Shikaripur: 3 Shikaripura Taluk; 116. Sorab: 2 Sorab Taluk, 1 Sagar Taluk (Part), 4 Talaguppa Circle; 117. Sagar: 4 Hosanagara Taluk (Part), Kasaba and Kerehalli circles, Hosanagara TP, 1 Sagar Taluk (Part), 1 Anandapuram, 2 Kasaba, 3 Avinahalli, 5 Bharangi, and 6 Karur Circles, Sagar CMC, Jog Kargal TP; and 118. Byndoor: 1 Kundapura Taluk (Part), 1 Byndoor Circle, 2. Vandse Circle.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Shimoga constituency was 78.33%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 77%, while it was 72% in 2014 and 66% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +1.77% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, B Y Raghavendra of BJP won in this constituency beating S Madhubangarappa of JDS by a margin of 2,23,360 votes which was 17.4% of the total votes cast. In 2014, B S Yeddyurappa of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Manjunath Bhandary of INC by a margin of 3,63,305 votes which was 32.18% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, B Y Raghavendra of BJP won this seat defeating S Bangarappa of INC by a margin of 52,893 votes which was 5.54% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, B Y Raghavendra of BJP had a vote share of 56.84% in this seat.

In 2014, B S Yeddyurappa of BJP secured a vote share of 53.69% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, B Y Raghavendra of BJP got a vote share of 50.58% in Shimoga.