Bhagalpur

The geographic coordinates of Bhagalpur Lok Sabha constituency are: 25°14'58.2"N 86°58'58.1"E. Bhagalpur shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Bhagalpur are: Katihar, Purnia, Madhepura, Khagaria, Banka, Jharkhand: Rajmahal, Godda. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Jharkhand.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ajay Kumar Mandal of JDU won in this seat defeating Shailesh Kumar Alias Vulo Mandal of RJD by a margin of 2,77,630 votes which was 26.63% of the total votes cast for the seat. JDU had a vote share of 59.27% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Shailesh Kumar (Bulo Mandle) of RJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Syed Shahnawaz Hussain of BJP by a margin of 9,485 votes which was 0.97% of the total votes polled in the constituency. RJD secured a vote share of 37.74% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Syed Shahnawaz Hussain of BJP won this seat beating Shakuni Choudhary of RJD by a margin of 55,811 votes which was 8.87% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 36.3% in the seat.

Bhagalpur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 10% 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 63%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Bhagalpur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,26,316 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,19,740 were male, 9,06,464 female and 112 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 18,23,820 registered voters, of which 10,19,740 were male, 8,57,006 female and 69 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,85,339 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,95,185 were male, 7,90,098 female and 56 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,33,346 which included 7,74,758 male, and 6,58,588 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 4,577 in 2019, 3,459 in 2014 and 2,136 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 889, in 2019 it was 886, 883 in 2014 and 850 in 2009.

Bhagalpur 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 2 on Thursday, April 18, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 3 on Thursday, April 24, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Bhagalpur voted in Phase 3 on Thursday, April 30, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 26. Bhagalpur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 152. Bihpur: CD Blocks Narayanpur, Bihpur & Kharik; 153. Gopalpur: CD Blocks Gopalpur, Naugachhia, Rangra Chowk & Ismailpur; 154. Pirpainti (SC): CD Block Pirpainti, Gram Panchayats Bansipur, Birbanna, Rampur, Krisndaspur, Mohanpur Gogatta, Antichuck, Oriap, Mathurapur, Ramjanipur, Ghogha, Ekdara, Lagma, Salempur Saini, Kurma, Kairia, Nandlalpur, Siya & Sadanandpur Baisa of Kahalgaon CD Block; 155. Kahalgaon: CD Blocks Goradih & Sonhoula, Gram Panchayats Parashathdih (Shankarpur Khawas), Kodwar, Janidih, Pakkisarai, Dhanora, Maishamunda, Ekchari, Bholsar, Ogree, Shyampur & Nagar Panchayat Kahalgaon of Kahalgaon CD Block; 156. Bhagalpur: Bhagalpur (M. Corp) of Jagdishpur CD Block; 158. Nathnagar: CD Blocks Nathnagar & Sabour, Gram Panchayats Puraini North, Puraini South, Baluachak Puraini, Sanholi, Baijani, Khiribandh, Jamani, Saino, Bhawanipur Desri, Chandapur, Jagdishpur, Sonuchak-Puraini, Imampur, Shajangi & Habibipur (CT) of Jagdishpur CD Block.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Bhagalpur constituency was 53.50%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 57%, while it was 58% in 2014 and 44% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.66% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ajay Kumar Mandal of JDU won in this constituency beating Shailesh Kumar Alias Vulo Mandal of RJD by a margin of 2,77,630 votes which was 26.63% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Shailesh Kumar (Bulo Mandle) of RJD was the winner in this seat beating Syed Shahnawaz Hussain of BJP by a margin of 9,485 votes which was 0.97% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Syed Shahnawaz Hussain of BJP won this seat defeating Shakuni Choudhary of RJD by a margin of 55,811 votes which was 8.87% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ajay Kumar Mandal of JDU had a vote share of 59.27% in this seat.

In 2014, Shailesh Kumar (Bulo Mandle) of RJD secured a vote share of 37.74% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Syed Shahnawaz Hussain of BJP got a vote share of 36.3% in Bhagalpur.