Sabarkantha

The geographic coordinates of Sabarkantha Lok Sabha constituency are: 24°01'46.2"N 73°02'45.6"E. Sabarkantha shares its borders with nine other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Sabarkantha are: Banaskantha, Patan, Mahesana, Ahmedabad East, Kheda, Panchmahal, Rajasthan: Jalore, Udaipur, Banswara. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Rajasthan.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Rathod Dipsinh Shankarsinh of BJP won in this seat defeating Thakor Rajendrasinh Shivsinh of INC by a margin of 2,68,986 votes which was 22.08% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 57.49% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Rathod Dipsinh Shankarsinh of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Shankersinh Vaghela Bapu of INC by a margin of 84,455 votes which was 7.72% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 50.48% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Chauhan Mahendrasinh of BJP won this seat beating Mistry Madhusudan of INC by a margin of 17,160 votes which was 2.39% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 47.02% in the seat.

Sabarkantha Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 8% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 22%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 76%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Sabarkantha Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,66,616 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,01,631 were male, 9,64,917 female and 68 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 18,01,717 registered voters, of which 10,01,631 were male, 8,75,896 female and 53 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,15,840 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,33,521 were male, 7,82,318 female and 1 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,52,240 which included 7,36,952 male, and 7,15,288 female.

The number of service voters in Sabar Kantha Lok Sabha constituency was 4,506 in 2019, 3,675 in 2014 and 2,897 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 963, in 2019 it was 946, 939 in 2014 and 971 in 2009.

Sabarkantha Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 3 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, May 7, 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 Wednesday, April 30, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Sabarkantha voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 30, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 5. Sabarkantha Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Gujarat: 27. Himatnagar: Himatnagar Taluka, Bhiloda Taluka (Part) Villages - Nankhi, Khapreta, Fatepur, Medi Timba, Naroda, Mankdi, Shangal, Bamna, Siholi, Punasan, Dhuleta, Vantdi, Hathrol, Nani Bebar, Rajendranagar, Talod Taluka (Part) Village – Charanvata; 28. Idar (SC)- Vadali Taluka, Idar Taluka; 29. Khedbrahma (ST)- Khedbrahma Taluka, Vijaynagar Taluka; 30. Bhiloda (ST): Meghraj Taluka, Bhiloda Taluka (Part) Villages - Vagheshvari, Virpur, Chorimala, Raisingpur, Kundol (Pal), Bavaliya (Pal), Dhansor, Jhejhudi, Torda (Jetpur), Jayala, Andhariya, Kalyanpur, Bavaliya (Takapur), Indrapura, Kishangadh, Bedasan, Malasa, Malekpur, Ubsal, Bolundra, Vajapur, Siladri, Bhanmer, Rampuri, Ambabar, Pahada, Takatuka, Math Bolundra, Vansli, Vejpur, Ghanti, Jumsar (Chhapra), Jumsar, Munai, Khalvad, Lilchha, Bhiloda, Mankroda, Dholvani, Silasan, Budheli, Dharasan, Patiyakuva, Vasaya, Jambudi, Panch Mahudi, Ode, Bornala, Budharasan, Ajitpura, Abhapur, Meru (Bhetali), Bhutavad, Naranpur, Mau (Navalpur), Sunsa; 31. Modasa: Modasa Taluka, Dhansura Taluka; 32. Bayad: Bayad Taluka, Malpur Taluka; 33. Prantij: Prantij Taluka, Talod Taluka - Entire taluka except village – Charanvata.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Sabarkantha constituency was 63.56%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 68%, while it was 68% in 2014 and 49% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -4.06% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Rathod Dipsinh Shankarsinh of BJP won in this constituency beating Thakor Rajendrasinh Shivsinh of INC by a margin of 2,68,986 votes which was 22.08% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Rathod Dipsinh Shankarsinh of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Shankersinh Vaghela Bapu of INC by a margin of 84,455 votes which was 7.72% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Chauhan Mahendrasinh of BJP won this seat defeating Mistry Madhusudan of INC by a margin of 17,160 votes which was 2.39% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Rathod Dipsinh Shankarsinh of BJP had a vote share of 57.49% in this seat.

In 2014, Rathod Dipsinh Shankarsinh of BJP secured a vote share of 50.48% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Chauhan Mahendrasinh of BJP got a vote share of 47.02% in Sabarkantha.