Nalanda

The geographic coordinates of Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency are: 25°08'11.4"N 85°26'37.3"E. Nalanda shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Nalanda are: Munger, Patna Sahib, Patliputra, Jahanabad, Nawada, Jamui. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Kaushlendra Kumar of JDU won in this seat defeating Ashok Kumar Azad of HAMS by a margin of 2,56,137 votes which was 24.84% of the total votes cast for the seat. JDU had a vote share of 52.42% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Kaushlendra Kumar of JDU emerged victorious in this seat beating Satya Nand Sharma of LJP by a margin of 9,627 votes which was 1.04% of the total votes polled in the constituency. JDU secured a vote share of 34.93% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kaushalendra Kumar of JDU won this seat beating Satish Kumar of LJP by a margin of 1,52,677 votes which was 26.87% of the total votes polled in the constituency. JDU had a vote share of 52.65% in the seat.

Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 21% 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 64%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 22,72,519 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 11,87,876 were male, 10,84,572 female and 71 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 21,14,809 registered voters, of which 11,87,876 were male, 9,91,672 female and 75 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 19,51,967 registered voters in this constituency, of which 10,36,575 were male, 9,15,392 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 17,19,503 which included 9,15,776 male, and 8,03,727 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 5,072 in 2019, 2,854 in 2014 and 1,777 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 913, in 2019 it was 883, 883 in 2014 and 878 in 2009.

Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 7 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 7 on Sunday, May 19, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Nalanda voted in Phase 4 on Thursday, May 07, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 29. Nalanda Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 171. Asthawan: CD Blocks Asthawan, Sarmera, Bind & Katrisarai; 172. Biharsharif: CD Block Rahui & Bihar (M); 173. Rajgir (SC): CD Block Giriyak, Gram Panchayat Nai Pokhar & Rajgir (NA) of Rajgir CD Block, Gram Panchayats Gorawan, Mahuri, Kul Fatehpur, Sabait, Dharhara, Nanand, Karianna, Ghostawan, Barakar, Pawadih, Gorma & Silao (NA) of Silao CD Block, Gram Panchayats Sakraul, Korai, Tungi, Muraura, Mahamadpur Nakatpura, Tiuri, Chhabilapur, Pawa, Hargawan, Singthu, Palatpura, Tetrawan, Paroha & Sarbahadi of Bihar CD Block; 174. Islampur: CD Blocks Islampur & Ekangarsarai; 175. Hilsa: CD Blocks Hilsa, Karai Parsurai, Tharthari & Parbalpur; 176. Nalanda: CD Blocks Noorsarai & Ben, Gram Panchayats Nirpur, Bargaon & Surajpur of Silao CD Block, Gram Panchayats Biyavani, Maghra, Dumrawan, Pachauri, Ranabigha & Meghi Nagwan of Bihar CD Block, Gram Panchayats Barnausa, Meyar, Bhui, Pilkhi, Goraur, Nahub, Pathraura & Lodipur of Rajgir CD Block; 177. Harnaut: CD Blocks Harnaut, Chandi & Nagar Nausa.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Nalanda constituency was 46.73%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 49%, while it was 47% in 2014 and 33% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -2.03% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Kaushlendra Kumar of JDU won in this constituency beating Ashok Kumar Azad of HAMS by a margin of 2,56,137 votes which was 24.84% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Kaushlendra Kumar of JDU was the winner in this seat beating Satya Nand Sharma of LJP by a margin of 9,627 votes which was 1.04% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kaushalendra Kumar of JDU won this seat defeating Satish Kumar of LJP by a margin of 1,52,677 votes which was 26.87% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Kaushlendra Kumar of JDU had a vote share of 52.42% in this seat.

In 2014, Kaushlendra Kumar of JDU secured a vote share of 34.93% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kaushalendra Kumar of JDU got a vote share of 52.65% in Nalanda.