Kannur

The geographic coordinates of Kannur Lok Sabha constituency are: 11°52'34.3"N 75°22'25.7"E. Kannur shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Kannur are: Kasaragod, Vadakara, Wayanad, Karnataka: Mysore. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Karnataka.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, K Sudhakaran of INC won in this seat defeating P K Sreemathi Teacher of CPIM by a margin of 94,559 votes which was 8.97% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 50.22% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, P K Sreemathi Teacher of CPM emerged victorious in this seat beating K Sudhakaran of INC by a margin of 6,566 votes which was 0.69% of the total votes polled in the constituency. CPM secured a vote share of 45.15% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, K Sudhakaran of INC won this seat beating KK Ragesh of CPM by a margin of 43,151 votes which was 4.99% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 50.05% in the seat.

Kannur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 3% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 2%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 95%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Kannur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 13,58,368 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 6,46,181 were male, 7,12,181 female and 6 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 12,66,550 registered voters, of which 6,46,181 were male, 6,64,975 female and 5 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 11,70,266 registered voters in this constituency, of which 5,48,454 were male, 6,21,812 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 10,69,725 which included 5,01,412 male, and 5,68,313 female.

The number of service voters in Cannanore Lok Sabha constituency was 4,406 in 2019, 7,229 in 2014 and 5,584 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,102, in 2019 it was 1,105, 1,134 in 2014 and 1,133 in 2009.

Kannur 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, Kannur 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 2. Kannur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Kerala: 8. Taliparamba: Taliparamba Municipality, along with Chapparapadavu, Kurumathur, Kolacherry, Kuttiattoor, Malapattam, Mayyil, and Pariyaram Panchayats, is located in Taliparamba Taluk; 9. Irikkur: Chengalayi, Eruvessy, Irikkur, Payyavoor, Sreekandapuram, Alakode, Naduvil, Udayagiri, and Ulikkal Panchayats are situated in Taliparamba Taluk; 10. Azhikode: Azhikode, Chirakkal, Narath, Pallikkunnu, Pappinisseri, Puzhathi and Valapattanam Panchayats in Kannur Taluk; 11. Kannur: Kannur Municipality and Chelora, Edakkad, Elayavoor and Munderi Panchayats in Kannur Taluk; 12. Dharmadam: Anjarakandy, Chembilode, Kadambur, Muzhappilangad and Peralasseri Panchayats in Kannur Taluk and Dharmadam, Pinarayi and Vengad Panchayats in Thalaseery Taluk; 15. Mattannur: Mattannur Municipality and Chittariparamba, Keezhallur, Koodali, Malur, Mangattidam, Kolayad and Thillenkeri Panchayats in Thalassery Taluk and Padiyur-Kalliad Panchayat in Taliparamba Taluk; and 16. Peravoor: Aralam, Ayyankunnu, Kanichar, Keezhur-Chavassery, Kelakam, Kottiyoor, Muzhakkunnu, Payam, and Peravoor Panchayats in Thalassery Taluk.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Kannur constituency was 77.21%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 83%, while it was 81% in 2014 and 81% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -6.00% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, K Sudhakaran of INC won in this constituency beating P K Sreemathi Teacher of CPIM by a margin of 94,559 votes which was 8.97% of the total votes cast. In 2014, P K Sreemathi Teacher of CPM was the winner in this seat beating K Sudhakaran of INC by a margin of 6,566 votes which was 0.69% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, K Sudhakaran of INC won this seat defeating KK Ragesh of CPM by a margin of 43,151 votes which was 4.99% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, K Sudhakaran of INC had a vote share of 50.22% in this seat.

In 2014, P K Sreemathi Teacher of CPM secured a vote share of 45.15% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, K Sudhakaran of INC got a vote share of 50.05% in Kannur.