Gopalganj

The geographic coordinates of Gopalganj Lok Sabha constituency are: 26°30'00.0"N 84°19'59.9"E. Gopalganj shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Gopalganj are: Paschim Champaran, Purvi Champaran, Vaishali, Siwan, Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh: Deoria, Salempur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Uttar Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr Alok Kumar Suman of JDU won in this seat defeating Surendra Ram of RJD by a margin of 2,86,434 votes which was 27.95% of the total votes cast for the seat. JDU had a vote share of 55.37% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Janak Ram of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Dr Jyoti Bharti of INC by a margin of 2,86,936 votes which was 31.76% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 52.99% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Purnmasi Ram of JDU won this seat beating Anil Kumar of RJD by a margin of 42,472 votes which was 8.42% of the total votes polled in the constituency. JDU had a vote share of 39.64% in the seat.

Gopalganj Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 12% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 2%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 65%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Gopalganj Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 20,10,682 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,20,633 were male, 9,89,969 female and 80 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 18,39,514 registered voters, of which 10,20,633 were male, 8,98,680 female and 73 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,54,838 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,71,590 were male, 7,83,212 female and 36 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,49,072 which included 7,29,998 male, and 6,19,074 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 2,157 in 2019, 1,206 in 2014 and 822 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 970, in 2019 it was 955, 899 in 2014 and 848 in 2009.

Gopalganj Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 6 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 6 on Sunday, May 12, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 6 on Monday, May 12, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Gopalganj 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 17. Gopalganj Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 99. Baikunthpur: CD Blocks Sidhwalia & Baikunthpur, Gram Panchayats Rampur, Salempur Purvi, Salempur Paschimi, Hasanpur, Sadaua, Pipra & Khajuriya of Barauli CD Block; 100. Barauli: CD Block Manjha, Gram Panchayats Mohadipur Pakaria, Dewapur, Sonbarsa, Batardeh, Sarfara, Nawada Chand, Kahla, Moghal Biraicha, Kalyanpur, Sarean Narendra, Belsand, Madhopur, Mahammadpur Nilami, Bagheji, Bishunpura, Larauli & Barauli (NA) of Barauli CD Block; 101. Gopalganj: CD Blocks Thawe & Gopalganj, Gram Panchayats Bairia Durg, Uchkagaon, Chhotka Sankhe, Harpur, Sakhekhas, Parsauni Khas, Nawada Parsauni, Luhsi, Jhirwa & Dahibhata of Uchkagaon CD Block; 102. Kuchaikote: CD Blocks Pachdeuri & Kuchaikote; 103. Bhore (SC): CD Blocks Kateya, Bijaipur & Bhore; 104. Hathua: CD Blocks Phulwaria & Hathua; Gram Panchayats Jamsar, Trilokpur, Mohaicha, Balesara & Mirganj (NA) of Uchkagaon CD Block.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Gopalganj constituency was 52.32%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 56%, while it was 55% in 2014 and 37% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.39% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr Alok Kumar Suman of JDU won in this constituency beating Surendra Ram of RJD by a margin of 2,86,434 votes which was 27.95% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Janak Ram of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Dr Jyoti Bharti of INC by a margin of 2,86,936 votes which was 31.76% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Purnmasi Ram of JDU won this seat defeating Anil Kumar of RJD by a margin of 42,472 votes which was 8.42% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Dr Alok Kumar Suman of JDU had a vote share of 55.37% in this seat.

In 2014, Janak Ram of BJP secured a vote share of 52.99% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Purnmasi Ram of JDU got a vote share of 39.64% in Gopalganj.