Gadchiroli-Chimur

The geographic coordinates of Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha constituency are: 19°45'40.3"N 80°09'08.3"E. Gadchiroli-Chimur shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Gadchiroli-Chimur are: Maharashtra: Chandrapur, Gadchiroli-Chimur, Chhatisgarh: Rajnandgaon, Bastar, Kanker. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Chhatisgarh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ashok Mahadeorao Nete of BJP won in this seat defeating Dr Namdeo Dalluji Usendi of INC by a margin of 77,526 votes which was 6.78% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 45.46% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Ashok Mahadeorao Nete of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Dr Namdeo Dalluji Usendi of INC by a margin of 2,36,870 votes which was 23.06% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 52.18% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kowase Marotrao Sainuji of INC won this seat beating Ashok Mahadeorao Nete of BJP by a margin of 28,580 votes which was 3.41% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 38.4% in the seat.

Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 12% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 31%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 76%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 16,17,207 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,14,763 were male, 8,02,434 female and 10 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,81,366 registered voters, of which 8,14,763 were male, 7,80,370 female and 3 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,68,437 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,52,751 were male, 7,15,686 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,85,387 which included 6,51,543 male, and 6,33,844 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,296 in 2019, 688 in 2014 and 464 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 985, in 2019 it was 974, 951 in 2014 and 973 in 2009.

Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 19, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 11, 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, Gadchiroli-Chimur 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 12. Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Maharashtra: 66. Amgaon (ST):1. Deori Tehsil, 2. Salekasa Tehsil 3. Amgaon Tehsil; 67. Armori (ST): Desaiganj (Wadsa) Tehsil, 2. Armori Tehsil, 3. Kurkheda Tehsil, 4. Korchi Tehsil 5. Dhanora Tehsil (Part), Revenue Circle Murumgaon; 68. Gadchiroli (ST): 1. Gadchiroli Tehsil, 2. Chamorshi Tehsil 3. Dhanora Tehsil (Part), Revenue Circle Dhanora and Chatgaon; 69. Aheri (ST): 1. Aheri Tehsil, 2. Mulchera Tehsil, 3. Etapalli Tehsil, 4. Bhamragad Tehsil 5. Sironcha Tehsi; 73. Brahmapuri: 1. Sawali Tehsil, 2. Sindewahi Tehsil, 3. Brahmapuri Tehsil (Part), Revenue Circle- Gangalwadi, Brahmapuri and Brahmapuri (MC) and 74. Chimur: 1. Chimur Tehsil, 2. Nagbhir Tehsil and 3. Brahmapuri Tehsil (Part), Revenue Circle Arher Navargaon.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Gadchiroli-Chimur constituency was 71.88%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 72%, while it was 70% in 2014 and 65% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -0.38% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ashok Mahadeorao Nete of BJP won in this constituency beating Dr Namdeo Dalluji Usendi of INC by a margin of 77,526 votes which was 6.78% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Ashok Mahadeorao Nete of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Dr Namdeo Dalluji Usendi of INC by a margin of 2,36,870 votes which was 23.06% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kowase Marotrao Sainuji of INC won this seat defeating Ashok Mahadeorao Nete of BJP by a margin of 28,580 votes which was 3.41% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ashok Mahadeorao Nete of BJP had a vote share of 45.46% in this seat.

In 2014, Ashok Mahadeorao Nete of BJP secured a vote share of 52.18% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kowase Marotrao Sainuji of INC got a vote share of 38.4% in Gadchiroli-Chimur.