Kasaragod

The geographic coordinates of Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency are: 12°30'07.2"N 74°59'24.0"E. Kasaragod shares its borders with three other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Kasaragod are: Kannur, Karnataka: Dakshina Kannada, Mysore. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Karnataka.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Rajmohan Unnithan of INC won in this seat defeating K P Sathishchandran of CPIM by a margin of 40,438 votes which was 3.68% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 43.17% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, P Karunakaran of CPM emerged victorious in this seat beating Adv T Siddique of INC by a margin of 6,921 votes which was 0.71% of the total votes polled in the constituency. CPM secured a vote share of 39.52% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, P Karunakaran of CPM won this seat beating Shahida Kamal of INC by a margin of 64,427 votes which was 7.6% of the total votes polled in the constituency. CPM had a vote share of 45.45% in the seat.

Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 4% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 3%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 91%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 14,52,230 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,01,475 were male, 7,50,741 female and 14 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 13,63,937 registered voters, of which 7,01,475 were male, 7,04,481 female and 2 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 12,43,730 registered voters in this constituency, of which 5,95,047 were male, 6,48,683 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 11,13,892 which included 5,36,633 male, and 5,77,259 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 3,110 in 2019, 3,267 in 2014 and 2,478 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,070, in 2019 it was 1,068, 1,090 in 2014 and 1,076 in 2009.

Kasaragod 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, Kasaragod 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 1. Kasaragod Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Kerala: 1. Manjeshwar: Enmakaje, Kumbla, Mangalpady, Manjeshwar, Meenja, Paivalike, Puthige and Vorkady Panchayats in Kasaragod Taluk; 2. Kasaragod: Kasaragod Municipality and Badiadka, Bellur, Chengala, Karadka, Kumbadaje, Madhur and Mogral Puthur Panchayats in Kasaragod Taluk; 3. Udma: Bedadka, Chemnad, Delampady, Kuttikole and Muliyar Panchayats in Kasaragod Taluk and Pallikere, Pullur-Periya and Udma Panchayats in Hosdurg Taluk; 4. Kanhangad: Kanhangad Muncipality and Ajanur, Balal, Kallar, Kinanoor – Karindalam, Kodom-Belur, Madikai and Panathady Panchayats in Hosdurg Taluk; 5. Trikaripur: Cheruvathur, East Eleri, Kayyur-Cheemeni, Nileshwar, Padne, Pilicode, Trikaripur, Valiyaparamba and West Eleri Panchayats in Hosdurg Taluk; 6. Payyannur: Payyannur Municipality, Cherupuzha, Eramamkuttoor, Kankole–Alapadamba, Karivellur Peralam, Peringome, Vayakkara, and Ramanthali Panchayats are located in Taliparamba Taluk; and 7. Kalliasseri: Cherukunnu, Cheruthazham, Ezhome, Kadannappalli-Panapuzha, Kalliasseri, Kannapuram, Kunhimangalam, Madayi, and Mattool Panchayats in Kannur Taluk, Pattuvam Panchayat in Taliparamba Taluk.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Kasaragod constituency was 76.04%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 81%, while it was 78% in 2014 and 76% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -4.61% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Rajmohan Unnithan of INC won in this constituency beating K P Sathishchandran of CPIM by a margin of 40,438 votes which was 3.68% of the total votes cast. In 2014, P Karunakaran of CPM was the winner in this seat beating Adv T Siddique of INC by a margin of 6,921 votes which was 0.71% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, P Karunakaran of CPM won this seat defeating Shahida Kamal of INC by a margin of 64,427 votes which was 7.6% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Rajmohan Unnithan of INC had a vote share of 43.17% in this seat.

In 2014, P Karunakaran of CPM secured a vote share of 39.52% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, P Karunakaran of CPM got a vote share of 45.45% in Kasaragod.