Ernakulam

The geographic coordinates of Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency are: 9°59'13.6"N 76°20'35.2"E. Ernakulam shares its borders with three other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Ernakulam are: Chalakudy, Kottayam, Alappuzha. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Hibi Eden of INC won in this seat defeating P Rajeev of CPIM by a margin of 1,69,153 votes which was 17.49% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 50.78% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, K V Thomas of INC emerged victorious in this seat beating Dr Christy Fernandez of IND by a margin of 87,047 votes which was 10.23% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC secured a vote share of 41.59% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Prof K V Thomas of INC won this seat beating Sindhu Joy of CPM by a margin of 11,790 votes which was 1.58% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 46.02% in the seat.

Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 7% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 0%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 97%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 13,24,047 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 6,40,662 were male, 6,83,370 female and 15 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 12,45,972 registered voters, of which 6,40,662 were male, 6,38,190 female and 13 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 11,56,492 registered voters in this constituency, of which 5,65,836 were male, 5,90,656 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 10,23,053 which included 5,06,121 male, and 5,16,932 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 638 in 2019, 1,274 in 2014 and 1,096 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,067, in 2019 it was 1,050, 1,044 in 2014 and 1,021 in 2009.

Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 2 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 26, 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 10, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Ernakulam voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 16, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 12. Ernakulam Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Kerala: 77. Kalamassery: Kalamassery Municipality in Kanayannur Taluk and Alangad, Eloor, Kadungalloor, Kunnukara, and Karumalloor Panchayats in Paravoor Taluk; 78. Paravur: North Paravur Municipality and Chendamangalam, Chittattukara, Ezhikkara, Kottuvally, Puthenvelikkara, Varappuzha, and Vadakkekara Panchayats in Paravoor Taluk; 79. Vypeen: Kadamakudy and Mulavukad Panchayats in Kanayannur Taluk and Edavanakkad, Elamkunnapuzha, Kuzhuppilly, Nayarambalam, Njarakkal, and Pallippuram Panchayats in Kochi Taluk; 80. Kochi: Kumbalangi and Chellanam panchayats and Wards No.1 to 10 and 19 to 25 of Kochi (M.Corporation) in Kochi Taluk; 81. Tripunithura: Thripunithura Municipality and Kumbalam, Maradu, and Udayamperoor Panchayats in Kanayannur Taluk and Wards No.11 to 18 of Kochi (M. Corporation) in Kochi Taluk; 82. Ernakulam: Ward No.26 of Kochi (M. Corporation) in Kochi Taluk; Cheranalloor Panchayat in Kanaynnur Taluk and Wards No.27 to 30, 32, 35 and 52 to 66 of Kochi (M. Corporation) in Kanaynnur Taluk; and 83. Thrikkakara: Wards No.31, 33, 34, and 36 to 51 of Kochi (M. Corporation) and Thrikkakara Panchayat in Kanayannur Taluk.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Ernakulam constituency was 68.29%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 78%, while it was 74% in 2014 and 73% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -9.34% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Hibi Eden of INC won in this constituency beating P Rajeev of CPIM by a margin of 1,69,153 votes which was 17.49% of the total votes cast. In 2014, K V Thomas of INC was the winner in this seat beating Dr Christy Fernandez of IND by a margin of 87,047 votes which was 10.23% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Prof K V Thomas of INC won this seat defeating Sindhu Joy of CPM by a margin of 11,790 votes which was 1.58% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Hibi Eden of INC had a vote share of 50.78% in this seat.

In 2014, K V Thomas of INC secured a vote share of 41.59% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Prof K V Thomas of INC got a vote share of 46.02% in Ernakulam.