Damoh

The geographic coordinates of Damoh Lok Sabha constituency are: 23°45'00.0"N 79°34'59.9"E. Damoh shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Damoh are: Sagar, Tikamgarh, Khajuraho, Jabalpur, Hoshangabad, Vidisha. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Prahalad Singh Patel of BJP won in this seat defeating Pratap Singh of INC by a margin of 3,53,411 votes which was 30.36% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 60.51% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Prahalad Singh Patel of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Choudhary Mahendra Pratap Singh of INC by a margin of 2,13,299 votes which was 23.39% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 56.25% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Shivraj Bhaiya of BJP won this seat beating Chandrabhan Bhaiya of INC by a margin of 70,877 votes which was 11.83% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 50.51% in the seat.

Damoh Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 19% 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 69%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Damoh Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,19,510 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,05,956 were male, 9,13,534 female and 20 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,68,777 registered voters, of which 10,05,956 were male, 8,34,962 female and 24 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,51,614 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,82,818 were male, 7,68,760 female and 36 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,57,985 which included 7,32,217 male, and 6,25,768 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 606 in 2019, 349 in 2014 and 344 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 908, in 2019 it was 894, 871 in 2014 and 855 in 2009.

Damoh 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 5 on Monday, May 6, 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, Damoh voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 30, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 7. Damoh Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Madhya Pradesh: 38.Deori: 1). Keshli Tehsil and 2). Deori Tehsil; 39.Rehli: 1). Garhakota Tehsil, 2). Rehli Tehsil, 3). 19.Dhura, 21.Ragoli, 22.Girwar, 23.Bhenwahi, 24.Khaderabhan, 25.Hilgan, 26.Dhana and 28.Rewnjha Patwari Circles of Parsoriya-R.I. Circle of Sagar Tehsil and 4). Shahpur (NP)-NPT; 42.Banda: Banda Tehsil ; 53.Malhara: 1). Bada-Malhara Tehsil, 2). Bakswaha R. I. Circle of Bijawar Tehsil and 3). Bakswaha (NP)-NPT; 54.Pathariya: 1). Batiyagarh Tehsil and 2). Pathariya Tehsil; 55.Damoh: 1). Damoh-1, Damoh-2 and Abhana R. I. Circles of Damoh Tehsil, 2). 32.Anoo, 36.Pipariya (Bandakpur), 37.Balarpur, 38.Halgaj and 39.Bandakpur Patwari Circles of Hindoriya-R.I. Circle of Damoh Tehsil and 3). Damoh (M)-MUN; 56.Jabera: 1). Jabera Tehsil and 2). Tendukheda Tehsil; and 57.Hatta (SC): 1). Hatta Tehsil, 2). Patera Tehsil 3). 28.Ankh Kheda, 29.Bilai, 30.Kherua, 31.Kadipur, 33.Gunji and 35.Ghatpipariya Patwari Circles of Hindoriya-R.I. Circle of Damoh Tehsil and 4).Hindoria (NP)-NPT.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Damoh constituency was 56.48%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 66%, while it was 55% in 2014 and 44% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -9.34% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Prahalad Singh Patel of BJP won in this constituency beating Pratap Singh of INC by a margin of 3,53,411 votes which was 30.36% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Prahalad Singh Patel of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Choudhary Mahendra Pratap Singh of INC by a margin of 2,13,299 votes which was 23.39% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Shivraj Bhaiya of BJP won this seat defeating Chandrabhan Bhaiya of INC by a margin of 70,877 votes which was 11.83% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Prahalad Singh Patel of BJP had a vote share of 60.51% in this seat.

In 2014, Prahalad Singh Patel of BJP secured a vote share of 56.25% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Shivraj Bhaiya of BJP got a vote share of 50.51% in Damoh.