Dhanbad

The geographic coordinates of Dhanbad Lok Sabha constituency are: 23°47'43.1"N 86°25'51.6"E. Dhanbad shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Dhanbad are: Dumka, Giridih, West Bengal: Purulia, Bankura, Asansol. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: West Bengal.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Pashupati Nath Singh of BJP won in this seat defeating Kirti Azad of INC by a margin of 4,86,194 votes which was 38.81% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 66.01% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Pashupati Nath Singh of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Ajay Kumar Dubey of INC by a margin of 2,92,954 votes which was 25.61% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 47.51% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pashupati Nath Singh of BJP won this seat beating Chandrashekhar Dubey of INC by a margin of 58,047 votes which was 7.13% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 31.99% in the seat.

Dhanbad Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 16% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 7%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 75%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Dhanbad Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 22,54,445 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 11,81,197 were male, 10,73,170 female and 78 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 20,72,634 registered voters, of which 11,81,197 were male, 9,46,838 female and 34 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 18,90,021 registered voters in this constituency, of which 10,32,038 were male, 8,57,981 female and 2 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 18,06,475 which included 10,06,540 male, and 7,99,935 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 4,401 in 2019, 1,579 in 2014 and 892 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 909, in 2019 it was 841, 831 in 2014 and 795 in 2009.

Dhanbad Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 6 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 6 on Sunday, May 12, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 3 on Thursday, April 24, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Dhanbad 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 7. Dhanbad Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Jharkhand: 44. Nirsa-Chirkunda: 1. Panrrabejra, Benagaria, Sijua, Rangametya, Bhagaband, Ubchuria, Ghagra, Sanbaid, Khashuri, Badhna, Bhamal, Heriajam, Debiana, Ramkanali, Belkupa, Urma, Ledaharia, Patharkua, Bhurkunrabari, Shyampur, Pithakiyari, Birsingpur, Sasanberia, Marma, Brindabanpur, Madanpur, Panrra Paschim, Panrra Purab, Palarpur, Madandi, Kalimati, Kalipahari uttari, Kalipahari Dakshin, Amkura, Kalipahari Purab, Merha, Gopalpur, Gopinathpur, Panchmahli, Jagrad, Chanch, Patlabari, Jamdahi, Benagaria, Banda Paschim and Banda Purab G.Ps of Nirsa: Cum: Chirkunda C. D. Block, 2. Nirsa (CT), 3. Siuliban (CT), 4. Egarkunr (CT), 5. Chirkunda (NA) and 6. Dumarkunda (CT); 45. Gobindpur: 1. Tundi and 2. Gobindpur C.D. Blocks; 46. Dhanbad: 1. Baroputki, Bera, Bishunpur, Damodarpur, Dhokhra, Duhatanr, East Matkuria, Khera, North Kharikabad and West Kalakusuma G.Ps of Dhanbad-Cum-Kenduadih-Cum: Jagta C. D. Block, 2. Basaria (CT), 3. Bhuli (CT), 4. Dhaunsar (CT), 5. Dhanbad (M), 6. Saraidhela (CT) and 7. Godhar (CT); 47. Sindri: 1. Baliapur C.D. Block, 2. Tasra, Panrebera and Hetkandra villages of Jharia-Cum-Jorapokhar-Cum-Sindri C.D. Block, 3. Bhowrah (CT), 4. Pathardih (CT), 5. Rohraband (CT), 6. Sindri (NA) and 7. Jamkudar, Barambana, Elakend, Pirrahat, Salukchapra, Ankduara, Susunliya, Asanliya, Dumurya, Dhabari and Kaliasol G.Ps. of NirsaCum-Chirkunda C.D. Block; 48. Jharia: 1. Bhagatdih (CT), 2. Jamadoba (CT), 3. Jharia (NA), 4. Jharia Khas (CT), 5. Jorapokhar (CT) and 6. Tisra (CT) of Jharia: Cum: Jorapokhar: Cum: Sindri C. D. Block; 49. Baghmara (SC): 1. Nichitpur-1, Raghunathpur, Akashkanali, Jamua, Chhatrutanr, Mahuda, Kumarjuri, Kanchanpur, Singra, Bagra, Kapuria, Daludih, Maheshpur, Dhawachita, West Rajganj, Phatamahul, Jamuatanr, Jhinjhipahari, Keshalpur, Kantapahari, East Chandor, North Nagrikala, Mahlidih, South Boawakala, Ranguni, Govindpur, Dharmubandh and Bagdaha G.Ps of Baghmara-Cum-Katras C.D. Block, 2. Lakarka (CT), 3. Angarpathar (CT), 4. Chandaur (CT), 5. Nagri Kalan (CT), 6. Baua Kalan (CT), 7. Ekra, Pandarkanali, Sialgudri, Keshka, Gohinathdih, Aralgoria, Samsikhra, Dubaradih, Bardubhi, Kanduadih and Basaria G.Ps of Dhanbad-Cum-Kenduadih-Cum-Jagta C.D. Block, 8. Sijua (CT), 9. Loyabad (CT), 10. Pondarkanali (CT), 11. Kenduadih (CT), 12. Baliari (CT), 13. Chhotaputki (CT), 14. Chhatatanr (NA) and 15. Kustai (CT).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Dhanbad constituency was 62.06%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 60%, while it was 61% in 2014 and 45% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +1.61% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Pashupati Nath Singh of BJP won in this constituency beating Kirti Azad of INC by a margin of 4,86,194 votes which was 38.81% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Pashupati Nath Singh of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Ajay Kumar Dubey of INC by a margin of 2,92,954 votes which was 25.61% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pashupati Nath Singh of BJP won this seat defeating Chandrashekhar Dubey of INC by a margin of 58,047 votes which was 7.13% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Pashupati Nath Singh of BJP had a vote share of 66.01% in this seat.

In 2014, Pashupati Nath Singh of BJP secured a vote share of 47.51% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pashupati Nath Singh of BJP got a vote share of 31.99% in Dhanbad.