Palamu

The geographic coordinates of Palamu Lok Sabha constituency are: 23°40'54.1"N 84°08'21.1"E. Palamu shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Palamu are: Chatra, Bihar: Sasaram, Karakat, Aurangabad, Uttar Prradesh: Robertsganj, Chattisgarh: Sarguja. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Vishnu Dayal Ram of BJP won in this seat defeating Ghuran Ram of RJD by a margin of 4,77,606 votes which was 39.48% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 62.43% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Vishnu Dayal Ram of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Manoj Kumar of RJD by a margin of 2,63,942 votes which was 27.01% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 48.76% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kameshwar Baitha of JMM won this seat beating Ghuran Ram of RJD by a margin of 23,538 votes which was 3.61% of the total votes polled in the constituency. JMM had a vote share of 25.78% in the seat.

Palamu Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 26% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 12%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 63%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Palamu Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 22,27,365 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 11,55,669 were male, 10,71,665 female and 1 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 18,81,441 registered voters, of which 11,55,669 were male, 8,65,533 female and 0 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,45,957 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,89,932 were male, 7,56,024 female and 1 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,17,375 which included 7,54,804 male, and 6,62,571 female.

The number of service voters in Palamau Lok Sabha constituency was 4,387 in 2019, 882 in 2014 and 648 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 927, in 2019 it was 852, 850 in 2014 and 878 in 2009.

Palamu Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 4 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, May 13, 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, Palamu 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 13. Palamu Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Jharkhand: 1. Bhawnathpur (SC): 1. Kharaundhi, 2. Bhawnathpur, 3. Kandi, 4. Majhiaon and 5. Nagaruntari C.D. Blocks;2. Pipra Kalan: 1. Ramna, 2. Dhurki, 3. Dandai, 4. Chinia and 5. Meral (Pipra Kalan) C.D. Blocks; 3. Garhwa: 1. Garhwa, 2. Ranka, 3. Ramkanda and 4. Bhandaria C.D. Blocks; 4. Daltonganj: 1. Daltonganj and 2. Chainpur C.D. Blocks; 6. Hussainabad (SC): 1. Hussainabad and 2. Hariharganj C.D. Blocks; 7. Chhatarpur: 1. Chhatarpur, 2. Pandu C.D. Blocks and 3. Rangeya, Chak, Manjhauli, Nawdiha and Padma G.Ps of Manatu C.D. Block.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Palamu constituency was 61.27%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 64%, while it was 59% in 2014 and 46% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.03% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Vishnu Dayal Ram of BJP won in this constituency beating Ghuran Ram of RJD by a margin of 4,77,606 votes which was 39.48% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Vishnu Dayal Ram of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Manoj Kumar of RJD by a margin of 2,63,942 votes which was 27.01% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kameshwar Baitha of JMM won this seat defeating Ghuran Ram of RJD by a margin of 23,538 votes which was 3.61% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Vishnu Dayal Ram of BJP had a vote share of 62.43% in this seat.

In 2014, Vishnu Dayal Ram of BJP secured a vote share of 48.76% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kameshwar Baitha of JMM got a vote share of 25.78% in Palamu.