Wayanad

The geographic coordinates of Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency are: 11°42'54.7"N 76°07'08.8"E. Wayanad shares its borders with eight other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Wayanad are: Kannur, Vadakara, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Tamil Nadu: Nilgiris, Karnataka: Mysore, Chamarajanagar. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Rahul Gandhi of INC won in this seat defeating P P Suneer of CPI by a margin of 4,31,770 votes which was 39.53% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 64.64% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, M I Shanavas of INC emerged victorious in this seat beating Sathyan Mokeri of CPI by a margin of 20,870 votes which was 2.28% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC secured a vote share of 41.21% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, M I Shanavas of INC won this seat beating Advocate M Rahmathulla of CPI by a margin of 1,53,439 votes which was 18.62% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 49.85% in the seat.

Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 7% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 9%, 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 Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 14,62,423 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,21,054 were male, 7,41,354 female and 15 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 13,59,679 registered voters, of which 7,21,054 were male, 6,84,871 female and 1 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 12,49,420 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,14,822 were male, 6,34,598 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 11,02,097 which included 5,43,764 male, and 5,58,333 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,860 in 2019, 2,094 in 2014 and 1,627 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,028, in 2019 it was 1,015, 1,032 in 2014 and 1,027 in 2009.

Wayanad 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, Wayanad 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 4. Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Kerala: 17. Mananthavady (ST): Edavaka, Mananthavady, Panamaram, Thavinhal, Thirunelly, Thondernad and Vellamunda Panchayats in Mananthavady Taluk; 18. Sulthanbathery (ST): Ambalavayal, Meenangadi, Mullankolly, Nenmeni, Noolpuzha, Poothadi, Pulpalli and Sulthanbathery Panchayats in Sultanbathery Taluk; 19. Kalpetta: Kalpetta Municipality and Kaniambetta, Kottathara, Meppady, Muppainad, Muttil, Padinharethara, Pozhuthana, Thariyode, Vengappally and Vythiri Panchayats in Vythiri Taluk; 32. Thiruvambadi: Karassery, Kodencheri, Kodiyathur, Koodaranji, Mukkom, Puthuppadi and Thiruvambadi Panchayats in Kozhikode Taluk; 34. Ernad: Chaliyar Panchayat in Nilambur Taluk and Areacode, Edavanna, Kavanoor, Kizhuparamba, Urangattiri and Kuzhimanna, Panchayats in Ernad Taluk; 35. Nilambur: Amarambalam, Chungathara, Edakkara, Karulai, Moothedam, Nilambur, Pothukal and Vazhikkadavu Panchayats in Nilambur Taluk; and 36. Wandoor (SC): Chokkad, Kalikavu, Karuvarakundu, Mampad, Porur, Thiruvali, Thuvvur and Wandoor Panchayats in Nilambur Taluk.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Wayanad constituency was 73.57%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 80%, while it was 73% in 2014 and 75% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -6.76% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Rahul Gandhi of INC won in this constituency beating P P Suneer of CPI by a margin of 4,31,770 votes which was 39.53% of the total votes cast. In 2014, M I Shanavas of INC was the winner in this seat beating Sathyan Mokeri of CPI by a margin of 20,870 votes which was 2.28% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, M I Shanavas of INC won this seat defeating Advocate M Rahmathulla of CPI by a margin of 1,53,439 votes which was 18.62% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Rahul Gandhi of INC had a vote share of 64.64% in this seat.

In 2014, M I Shanavas of INC secured a vote share of 41.21% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, M I Shanavas of INC got a vote share of 49.85% in Wayanad.