Udhampur

The geographic coordinates of Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency are: 32°55'19.2"N 75°07'59.2"E. Udhampur shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Udhampur are: Srinagar, Anantnag-Rajouri, Ladakh, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh: Kangra, Mandi. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Himachal Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr Jitendra Singh of BJP won in this seat defeating Vikramaditya Singh of INC by a margin of 3,57,252 votes which was 30.27% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 61.24% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Jitendra Singh of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Ghulam Nabi Azad of INC by a margin of 60,976 votes which was 5.85% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 46.78% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ch Lal Singh of INC won this seat beating Dr Nirmal Singh of BJP by a margin of 13,394 votes which was 2.19% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 37.89% in the seat.

Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 17% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 13%, 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 Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 16,23,195 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,45,283 were male, 7,77,899 female and 13 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,85,816 registered voters, of which 8,45,283 were male, 7,89,386 female and 43 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,69,072 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,87,637 were male, 6,81,434 female and 1 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,63,060 which included 7,16,625 male, and 6,46,435 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 20,312 in 2019, 13,622 in 2014 and 8,561 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 920, in 2019 it was 881, 865 in 2014 and 902 in 2009.

Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 19, 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 2 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Udhampur voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 4. Udhampur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Jammu and Kashmir: 48-Inderwal: Bounjwah, Chhatroo, Marwah and Warwan Tehsils, Kishtwar Tehsil (Part) – Keshwan PC, Mughalmaidan Tehsil (Part) – Mughalmaidan Tehsil excluding Mulchiter PC and Drabshalla Tehsil (Part) – Balgran PC, 49-Kishtwar: Dachhan Tehsil, Drabshalla Tehsil (Part) - Drabshalla Tehsil excluding Balgran PC and Kishtwar Tehsil (Part) – Kishtwar Tehsil excluding Dool, Pochhal and Keshwan PCs and Mughalmaidan Tehsil (Part) – Mulchiter PC, 50-Padder - Nagseni: Atholi, Nagseni and Machail Tehsils, Kishtwar Tehsil (Part) –Dool and Pochhal PCs, 51-Bhadarwah: Bhadarwah, Chiralla, Bhella and Bhalla Tehsils, Kahara Tehsil (Part) – Joura PC, Bhalesa Tehsil (Part) – Bhalesa Tehsil excluding Chilly PC and Thathri Tehsil (Part) – Thathri Tehsil excluding Janglawar Partially PC, 52-Doda: Chilly Pingal, Gundna, Phigsoo, Mohalla and Bharath Bagla Tehsils, Doda Tehsil (Part) –Doda, Arnora, Dhar, Doda Municipality, Udhyanpur (Partially) and Dhara PCs, Thathri Tehsil (Part) – Janglawar Partially PC, Kahara Tehsil (Part) – Kahara Tehsil excluding Joura PC and Bhalesa Tehsil (Part) – Chilly PC, 53-Doda West: Marmat, Assar, Kastigarh and Bhagwah Tehsils, Doda Tehsil (Part) Doda Tehsil excluding Doda, Arnora, Dhar, Doda Municipality, Udhyanpur (Partially) and Dhara PCs, 54-Ramban: Batote and Rajgarh Tehsils Ukhral Tehsil (Part) – Ukhral Tehsil excluding Pogal PC, Ramban Tehsil (Part) – Ramban Tehsil excluding Somber- Harog PC, 55-Banihal: Banihal, Khari, Ramsoo and Gool Tehsils, Ukhral Tehsil (Part) – Pogal PC and Ramban Tehsil (Part) – Somber- Harog PC, 59-Udhampur West: Moungri and Panchari Tehsils, Udhampur Tehsil (Part) – Sambal, Barrian, Jib, Rehmbal, Padanoo, Barolla, Hartarian, Muttal, Chak Rakhwalan, Mali, Bishal Jattan, Udhampur Municipal Council, Mansar, Krimchi, Trishi, Debriah, Samundrani, Chakher, Sial Jattan, Kotli Jijan, Mangiote, Tope, Sangoor and Sansoo PCs, 60-Udhampur East: Majalta Tehsil, Udhampur Tehsil (Part) – Udhampur Tehsil excluding Sambal, Barrian, Jib, Rehmbal, Padanoo, Barolla, Hartarian, Muttal, Chak Rakhwalan, Mali, Bishal Jattan, Udhampur Municipal Council, Mansar, Krimchi, Trishi, Debriah, Samundrani, Chakher, Sial Jattan, Kotli Jijan, Mangiote, Tope, Sangoor, Sansoo, Bali, Manta, Ladha, Samroli, Chirdi, Jakhain, Ossu, Pakhlai, Omala and Laddan PCs and Ramnagar Tehsil (Part) – Kogarmarh PC, 61-Chenani: Chenani Tehsil, Latti Tehsil (Part) – Pachound, Latti and Sira PCs, Ramnagar Tehsil (Part) – Ghordi, Nallah Ghouran, Hartaryan, Dhandhal and Barmeen PCs and Udhampur Tehsil (Part) – Bali, Manta, Ladha, Samroli, Chirdi, Jakhain, Ossu, Pakhlai, Omala and Laddan PCs, 62-Ramnagar (SC): Basantgarh Tehsil and Ramnagar Tehsil (Part) – Ramnagar Tehsil excluding Ghordi, Nallah Ghouran, Hartaryan, Dhandhal, Kogarmarh and Barmeen PCs and Latti Tehsil (Part) – Latti Tehsil excluding Pachound, Latti and Sira PCs, 63-Bani: Bani and Lohai Malhar Tehsils, 64-Billawar: Billawar and Ramkot Tehsils, 65-Basohli: Basohli and Mahanpur Tehsils, KathuaTehsil (Part) Basantpur and Thein PCs, 66-Jasrota: Dinga Amb Tehsil, Kathua Tehsil (Part) – Barwal, Bhurthain, Budhi, Chak Sakta, Forelain, Hatli, Juthana, Kathera, Logate, Nanan, Phalote, Tarharah and Tridwan PCs and Marheen Tehsil (Part) – Amala, Balhar, Bann, Chhan Rorian, Dhamal. Hamirpur, Jogial, Kishanpur Kandi, Muthi Hardo and Seswan PCs, 67-Kathua (SC): Nagri Tehsil and Kathua Tehsil (Part) – Kathua Tehsil excluding Barwal, Bhurthain, Budhi, Chak Sakta, Forelain, Hatli, Juthana, Kathera, Logate, Nanan, Phalote, Tarharah , Tridwan, Basantpur and Thein PCs, 68-Hiranagar: Hiranagar and Marheen Tehsil (Part) – Marheen Tehsil excluding Amala, Balhar, Bann, Chhan Rorian, Dhamal. Hamirpur, Jogial, Kishanpur Kandi, Muthi Hardo and Seswan PCs.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Udhampur constituency was 68.27%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 70%, while it was 71% in 2014 and 45% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -1.73% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr Jitendra Singh of BJP won in this constituency beating Vikramaditya Singh of INC by a margin of 3,57,252 votes which was 30.27% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Jitendra Singh of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Ghulam Nabi Azad of INC by a margin of 60,976 votes which was 5.85% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ch Lal Singh of INC won this seat defeating Dr Nirmal Singh of BJP by a margin of 13,394 votes which was 2.19% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Dr Jitendra Singh of BJP had a vote share of 61.24% in this seat.

In 2014, Jitendra Singh of BJP secured a vote share of 46.78% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ch Lal Singh of INC got a vote share of 37.89% in Udhampur.