Sasaram

The geographic coordinates of Sasaram Lok Sabha constituency are: 24°57'03.6"N 84°00'53.6"E. Sasaram shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Sasaram are: Buxar, Karakat, Uttar Pradesh: Chandauli, Robertsganj, Jharkhand: Palamau. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Chhedi Paswan of BJP won in this seat defeating Meira Kumar of INC by a margin of 1,65,745 votes which was 17% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 50.72% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Chhedi Paswan of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Meira Kumar of INC by a margin of 63,327 votes which was 7.48% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 43.23% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Meira Kumar of INC won this seat beating Muni Lal of BJP by a margin of 42,954 votes which was 7.17% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 32.09% in the seat.

Sasaram Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 21% 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 71%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Sasaram Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,98,970 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,89,309 were male, 9,09,630 female and 31 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,87,878 registered voters, of which 9,89,309 were male, 8,48,676 female and 29 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,07,747 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,59,397 were male, 7,48,291 female and 59 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,02,789 which included 7,50,643 male, and 6,52,146 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 4,076 in 2019, 1,911 in 2014 and 1,214 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 919, in 2019 it was 904, 871 in 2014 and 869 in 2009.

Sasaram 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 1 on Thursday, April 10, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Sasaram 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 34. Sasaram Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 204. Mohania (SC): CD Blocks Kudra & Mohania; 205. Bhabua: CD Blocks Bhabua & Rampur; 206. Chainpur: CD Blocks Chand, Chainpur, Adhaura & Bhagwanpur; 207. Chenari (SC): CD Blocks Nauhatta, Rohtas & Chenari, Gram Panchayats Alampur, Raipurchor, Karup, Konki, Kumahu, Mohammadpur, Nad, Sikraur, Sheosagar, Sonahar & Uloh of Sheosagar CD Block; 208. Sasaram: CD Blocks Sasaram & Tilouthu; 209. Kargahar: CD Block Kochas & Kargahar, Gram Panchayats Silari, Dumari, Konar, Parari & Patarhi of Sheosagar CD Block.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Sasaram constituency was 56.27%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 55%, while it was 53% in 2014 and 43% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +1.75% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Chhedi Paswan of BJP won in this constituency beating Meira Kumar of INC by a margin of 1,65,745 votes which was 17% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Chhedi Paswan of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Meira Kumar of INC by a margin of 63,327 votes which was 7.48% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Meira Kumar of INC won this seat defeating Muni Lal of BJP by a margin of 42,954 votes which was 7.17% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Chhedi Paswan of BJP had a vote share of 50.72% in this seat.

In 2014, Chhedi Paswan of BJP secured a vote share of 43.23% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Meira Kumar of INC got a vote share of 32.09% in Sasaram.