Alathur

The geographic coordinates of Alathur Lok Sabha constituency are: 10°38'45.2"N 76°32'37.0"E. Alathur shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Alathur are: Malappuram, Ponnani, Palakkad, Thrissur, Chalakudy, Tamil Nadu: Pollachi. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Tamil Nadu.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ramya Haridas of INC won in this seat defeating Dr P K Biju of CPIM by a margin of 1,58,968 votes which was 15.6% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 52.37% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, P K Biju of CPM emerged victorious in this seat beating Sheeba of INC by a margin of 37,312 votes which was 4.02% of the total votes polled in the constituency. CPM secured a vote share of 44.41% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, P K Biju of CPM won this seat beating NK Sudheer of INC by a margin of 20,960 votes which was 2.53% of the total votes polled in the constituency. CPM had a vote share of 46.74% in the seat.

Alathur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 15% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 1%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 89%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Alathur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 13,37,496 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 6,48,437 were male, 6,89,047 female and 12 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 12,66,794 registered voters, of which 6,48,437 were male, 6,45,945 female and 4 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 12,16,351 registered voters in this constituency, of which 5,91,950 were male, 6,24,401 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 11,00,843 which included 5,34,049 male, and 5,66,794 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 2,323 in 2019, 2,820 in 2014 and 2,477 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,063, in 2019 it was 1,040, 1,055 in 2014 and 1,061 in 2009.

Alathur Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 2 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 26, 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 Thursday, April 10, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Alathur 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 9. Alathur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Kerala: 57. Tarur (SC): Kannambra, Kavasseri, Kottayi, Kuthanur, Peringottukurissi, Puducode, Tarur and Vadakkenchery Panchayats in Alathur Taluk; 58. Chittur: Chittur-Thathamangalam Municipality and Eruthempathy, Kozhinjampara, Nalleppilly, Pattanchery, Perumatty and Vadakarapathy Panchayats in Chittur Taluk, Peruvemba and Polpully Panchayats in Palakkad Taluk; 59. Nemmara: Elavenchery, Koduvayur, Kollengode, Muthalamada, Nelliyampathy, Nemmara, Pallassana, Ayiloor, Puthunagaram and Vadavannur Panchayat in Chittur Taluk; 60. Alathur: Alathur, Erimayur, Kizhakkenchery, Kuzhalmannam, Melarcode, Thenkurissi and Vandazhi Panchayats in Alathur Taluk; 61. Chelakkara (SC): Chelakkara, Desamangalam, Kondazhy, Mullurkkara, Panjal, Pazhayannur, Thiruvilwamala, Vallatholenagar and Varavoor Panchayats in Thalappilly Taluk; 62. Kunnamkulam: Kunnamkulam Municipality and Chowannur, Erumapetty, Kadangode, Kadavallur, Kattakampal, Porkulam and Veloor Panchayats in Thalappilly Taluk; & 65. Wadakkanchery: Adat, Avanoor, Kaiparambu, Kolazhy, Mulamkunnathukavu and Tholur Panchayats in Thrissur Taluk and Mundathikode, Wadakkanchery, and Thekkumkara Panchayats in Thalappilly Taluk.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Alathur constituency was 73.42%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 80%, while it was 76% in 2014 and 75% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -7.00% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ramya Haridas of INC won in this constituency beating Dr P K Biju of CPIM by a margin of 1,58,968 votes which was 15.6% of the total votes cast. In 2014, P K Biju of CPM was the winner in this seat beating Sheeba of INC by a margin of 37,312 votes which was 4.02% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, P K Biju of CPM won this seat defeating NK Sudheer of INC by a margin of 20,960 votes which was 2.53% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ramya Haridas of INC had a vote share of 52.37% in this seat.

In 2014, P K Biju of CPM secured a vote share of 44.41% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, P K Biju of CPM got a vote share of 46.74% in Alathur.