Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg

The geographic coordinates of Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency are: 17°16'28.2"N 73°16'34.3"E. Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg are: Maharashtra: Satara, Hatkanangle, Kolhapur, Raigad, Goa: North Goa. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Goa.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Vinayak Raut of SS won in this seat defeating Nilesh Narayan Rane of MSHP by a margin of 1,78,322 votes which was 19.79% of the total votes cast for the seat. SS had a vote share of 50.76% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Vinayak Bhaurao Raut of SS emerged victorious in this seat beating Nilesh Narayan Rane of INC by a margin of 1,50,051 votes which was 16.74% of the total votes polled in the constituency. SS secured a vote share of 55.01% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Nilesh Narayan Rane of INC won this seat beating Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu of SS by a margin of 46,750 votes which was 6.5% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 49.24% in the seat.

Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 5% 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 84%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 14,50,723 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,14,508 were male, 7,36,203 female and 12 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 14,55,577 registered voters, of which 7,14,508 were male, 7,42,533 female and 12 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 13,67,362 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,65,658 were male, 7,01,697 female and 7 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,52,255 which included 5,82,860 male, and 6,69,395 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,052 in 2019, 3,405 in 2014 and 2,731 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,030, in 2019 it was 1,041, 1,054 in 2014 and 1,148 in 2009.

Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 3 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, May 7, 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 2 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg 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 46. Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Maharashtra: 265. Chiplun: 1. Chiplun Tehsil (Part) Revenue Circle Kalkavane, Shirgaon, Savarde, Chiplun and Chiplun (MC), 2. Sangameshwar Tehsil (Part) Revenue Circle Makhajan, Kadvai, Phansavane, Vashi Tarfe Sangameshwar, Devrukh, Angavali; 266. Ratnagiri: 1. Ratnagiri Tehsil, 2. Sangmeshwar Tehsil (Part) Revenue Circle, Mabhale; 267. Rajapur: 1. Rajapur Tehsil, 2. Lanja Tehsil, 3. Sangameshwar Tehsil (Part) Revenue Circle-Kondgaon; 268. Kankavli: 1. Devgad Tehsil, 2. Vaibhavvadi Tehsil, 3. Kankavli Tehsil; 269. Kudal: 1. Malwan Tehsil, 2. Kudal Tehsil and 270-Sawantwadi: 1. Vengurla Tehsil, 2. Sawantwadi Tehsil, 3. Dodamarg Tehsil.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituency was 62.52%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 62%, while it was 66% in 2014 and 57% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +0.61% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Vinayak Raut of SS won in this constituency beating Nilesh Narayan Rane of MSHP by a margin of 1,78,322 votes which was 19.79% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Vinayak Bhaurao Raut of SS was the winner in this seat beating Nilesh Narayan Rane of INC by a margin of 1,50,051 votes which was 16.74% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Nilesh Narayan Rane of INC won this seat defeating Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu of SS by a margin of 46,750 votes which was 6.5% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Vinayak Raut of SS had a vote share of 50.76% in this seat.

In 2014, Vinayak Bhaurao Raut of SS secured a vote share of 55.01% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Nilesh Narayan Rane of INC got a vote share of 49.24% in Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg.