Chatra

The geographic coordinates of Chatra Lok Sabha constituency are: 24°06'24.1"N 84°51'42.1"E. Chatra shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Chatra are: Ranchi, Lohardaga, Palamau, Hazaribagh, Bihar: Aurangabad, Gaya, Chattisgarh: Sarguja. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Bihar, Chattisgarh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sunil Kumar Singh of BJP won in this seat defeating Manoj Kumar Yadav of INC by a margin of 3,77,871 votes which was 40.81% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 57.03% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Sunil Kumar Singh of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Dhiraj Prasad Sahu of INC by a margin of 1,78,026 votes which was 24.97% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 41.5% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Inder Singh Namdhari of IND won this seat beating Dhiraj Prasad Sahu of INC by a margin of 16,178 votes which was 3.41% of the total votes polled in the constituency. IND had a vote share of 22.86% in the seat.

Chatra Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 28% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 19%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 60%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 16,69,806 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,52,490 were male, 8,17,314 female and 2 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 14,25,218 registered voters, of which 8,52,490 were male, 6,74,255 female and 4 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 13,12,562 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,96,501 were male, 6,16,060 female and 1 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 10,37,665 which included 5,46,122 male, and 4,91,543 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 2,413 in 2019, 818 in 2014 and 320 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 959, in 2019 it was 898, 885 in 2014 and 900 in 2009.

Chatra Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 5 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, May 20, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 4 on Monday, April 29, 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, Chatra 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 4. Chatra Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Jharkhand: 5. Patan: 1. Bishrampur and 2. Patan C.D. Blocks; 8. Panki: 1. Panki, 2. Satbarwa, 3. Leslieganj C.D. Blocks and 4. Dumri, Sonepura, Nabgarh, Kasmar, Udaypura, Goindi, Arka, Taria, Selari, Udaypura, Tarhasi, Gurha, Manjhauli, Pathak Pagar and Bansi Khurd G.Ps of Manatu C.D. Block; 9. Latehar (ST): 1. Barwadih, 2. Mahuadanr, 3. Garu and 4. Latehar C.D. Blocks; 10. Balumath (SC): 1. Manika, 2. Balumath and 3. Chandwa C.D. Blocks; 11. Itkhori: 1. Lawalaun, 2. Itkhori, 3. Gidhaur, 4. Pathalgora, 5. Simaria and 6. Tandwa C.D. Blocks; 12. Chatra (SC): 1. Hunterganj, 2. Pratappur, 3. Kunda and 4. Chatra C.D. Blocks.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Chatra constituency was 63.69%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 65%, while it was 54% in 2014 and 46% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -1.28% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sunil Kumar Singh of BJP won in this constituency beating Manoj Kumar Yadav of INC by a margin of 3,77,871 votes which was 40.81% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Sunil Kumar Singh of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Dhiraj Prasad Sahu of INC by a margin of 1,78,026 votes which was 24.97% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Inder Singh Namdhari of IND won this seat defeating Dhiraj Prasad Sahu of INC by a margin of 16,178 votes which was 3.41% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Sunil Kumar Singh of BJP had a vote share of 57.03% in this seat.

In 2014, Sunil Kumar Singh of BJP secured a vote share of 41.5% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Inder Singh Namdhari of IND got a vote share of 22.86% in Chatra.