Kollam

The geographic coordinates of Kollam Lok Sabha constituency are: 8°53'13.6"N 76°35'26.5"E. Kollam shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Kollam are: Alappuzha, Mavelikkara, Pathanamthitta, Attingal, Tamil Nadu: Tenkasi, Tirunelveli. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Tamil Nadu.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, N K Premachandran of RSP won in this seat defeating K N Balagopal of CPIM by a margin of 1,48,856 votes which was 15.38% of the total votes cast for the seat. RSP had a vote share of 51.57% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, N K Premachandran of RSP emerged victorious in this seat beating MA Baby of CPM by a margin of 37,649 votes which was 4.28% of the total votes polled in the constituency. RSP secured a vote share of 46.47% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, N Peethambarakurup of INC won this seat beating PRajendran of CPM by a margin of 17,531 votes which was 2.33% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 47.49% in the seat.

Kollam Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 11% 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 94%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Kollam Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 13,26,648 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 6,31,625 were male, 6,95,004 female and 19 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 12,96,720 registered voters, of which 6,31,625 were male, 6,75,626 female and 8 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 12,19,415 registered voters in this constituency, of which 5,75,296 were male, 6,44,119 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 11,08,686 which included 5,21,619 male, and 5,87,067 female.

The number of service voters in Quilon Lok Sabha constituency was 4,084 in 2019, 4,431 in 2014 and 3,386 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,100, in 2019 it was 1,088, 1,120 in 2014 and 1,125 in 2009.

Kollam 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, Kollam 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 18. Kollam Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Kerala: 117. Chavara: Wards No.1 to 5 & 49, 50 of Kollam (M. Corporation) in Kollam Taluk and Chavara, Neendakara, Panmana, Thekkumbhagom, and Thevalakkara Panchayats in Karunagappally Taluk; 121. Punalur: Punalur Municipality and Anchal, Ariyankavu, Edamulakkal, Eroor, Karavaloor, Kulathupuzha, and Thenmala Panchayats in Pathanapuram Taluk; 122. Chadayamangalam: Alayamon Panchayat in Pathanapuram Taluk and Chadayamangalam, Chithara, Elamad, Ittiva, Kadakkal, Nilamel, and Velinalloor Panchayats in Kottarakkara Taluk; 123. Kundara: Elampalloor, Kottamkara, Kundara, Nedumpana, Perayam, Perinad, and Thrikkovilvattom Panchayats in Kollam Taluk; 124. Kollam: Panayam Thrikkadavoor and Thrikkaruva Panchayats and Ward No.6 to 13, 16 to 19, and 42 to 48 of Kollam (M. Corporation) in Kollam Taluk; 125. Eravipuram: Wards No.14, 15 and 20 to 41 of Kollam (M. Corporation) and Mayyanad Panchayat in Kollam Taluk; and 126. Chathannoor: Paravoor Municipality and Adichanalloor, Chathannoor, Kalluvathukkal, and Poothakkulam Panchayats in Kollam Taluk and Pooyappally Panchayat in Kottarakkara Taluk.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Kollam constituency was 68.15%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 75%, while it was 72% in 2014 and 68% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -6.51% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, N K Premachandran of RSP won in this constituency beating K N Balagopal of CPIM by a margin of 1,48,856 votes which was 15.38% of the total votes cast. In 2014, N K Premachandran of RSP was the winner in this seat beating MA Baby of CPM by a margin of 37,649 votes which was 4.28% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, N Peethambarakurup of INC won this seat defeating PRajendran of CPM by a margin of 17,531 votes which was 2.33% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, N K Premachandran of RSP had a vote share of 51.57% in this seat.

In 2014, N K Premachandran of RSP secured a vote share of 46.47% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, N Peethambarakurup of INC got a vote share of 47.49% in Kollam.