Ponnani

The geographic coordinates of Ponnani Lok Sabha constituency are: 10°46'48.4"N 75°55'08.0"E. Ponnani shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Ponnani are: Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Alathur, Thrissur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, E T Mohammed Basheer of IUML won in this seat defeating P V Anvar Puthan Veetil of IND by a margin of 1,93,273 votes which was 19% of the total votes cast for the seat. IUML had a vote share of 51.29% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, E T Mohammed Basheer of IUML emerged victorious in this seat beating V Abdurahman of IND by a margin of 25,410 votes which was 2.92% of the total votes polled in the constituency. IUML secured a vote share of 43.43% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, E T Muhammed Basheer of MUL won this seat beating Dr Hussain Randathani of IND by a margin of 82,684 votes which was 10.74% of the total votes polled in the constituency. MUL had a vote share of 50.13% in the seat.

Ponnani 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 93%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Ponnani Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 14,70,804 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,29,255 were male, 7,41,522 female and 27 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 13,56,803 registered voters, of which 7,29,255 were male, 6,83,669 female and 6 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 11,80,789 registered voters in this constituency, of which 5,74,106 were male, 6,06,683 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 9,97,075 which included 4,74,227 male, and 5,22,848 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 395 in 2019, 758 in 2014 and 642 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,017, in 2019 it was 1,016, 1,057 in 2014 and 1,103 in 2009.

Ponnani 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, Ponnani 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 7. Ponnani Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Kerala: 43. Tirurangadi: Edarikode, Nannambra, Parappanangadi, Thennala, and Tirurangadi Panchayats in Tirurangadi Taluk and Perumanna Clari Panchayat in Tirur Taluk; 44. Tanur: Cheriyamundam, Niramaruthur, Ozhur, Ponmundam, Thanalur, and Tanur panchayats in Tirur Taluk; 45. Tirur: Tirur Municipality and Athavanad, Kalpakancheri, Thalakkad, Thirunavaya, Valavannur, and Vettom Panchayats in Tirur Taluk; 46. Kottakkal: Edayoor, Irimbiliyam, Kottakkal, Kuttippuram, Marakkara, Ponmala, and Valanchery Panchayats in Tirur Taluk; 47. Thavanur: Edappal, Thavanur, and Vattamkulam Panchayats in Ponnani Taluk and Purathur, Mangalam, and Thriprangode Panchayats in Tirur Taluk; 48. Ponnani: Ponnani Municipality and Alamcode, Maranchery, Nannamukku, Perumpadappa, and Veliyankode Panchayats in Ponnani Taluk; and 49. Thrithala: Anakkara, Chalissery, Kappur, Nagalassery, Parudur, Pattithara, Thirumittacode, and Thrithala Panchayats in Ottappalam Taluk.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Ponnani constituency was 69.34%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 75%, while it was 74% in 2014 and 77% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -5.64% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, E T Mohammed Basheer of IUML won in this constituency beating P V Anvar Puthan Veetil of IND by a margin of 1,93,273 votes which was 19% of the total votes cast. In 2014, E T Mohammed Basheer of IUML was the winner in this seat beating V Abdurahman of IND by a margin of 25,410 votes which was 2.92% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, E T Muhammed Basheer of MUL won this seat defeating Dr Hussain Randathani of IND by a margin of 82,684 votes which was 10.74% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, E T Mohammed Basheer of IUML had a vote share of 51.29% in this seat.

In 2014, E T Mohammed Basheer of IUML secured a vote share of 43.43% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, E T Muhammed Basheer of MUL got a vote share of 50.13% in Ponnani.