Berhampur

The geographic coordinates of Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency are: 19°17'44.5"N 84°52'51.2"E. Berhampur shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Berhampur are: Odisha: Koraput, Kandhamal, Aska, Andhra Pradesh: Srikakulam. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Andhra Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Chandra Sekhar Sahu of BJD won in this seat defeating Bhrugu Baxipatra of BJP by a margin of 94,844 votes which was 9.58% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJD had a vote share of 44.83% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Sidhant Mohapatra of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Chandra Sekhar Sahu of INC by a margin of 1,27,720 votes which was 14.11% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 43.97% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sidhant Mohapatra of BJD won this seat beating Chandra Sekhar Sahu of INC by a margin of 57,287 votes which was 8.05% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD had a vote share of 44.95% in the seat.

Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 15% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 18%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 67%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 15,67,625 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,86,050 were male, 7,81,430 female and 145 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,02,455 registered voters, of which 7,86,050 were male, 7,41,290 female and 80 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 13,34,268 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,80,089 were male, 6,54,171 female and 8 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,07,552 which included 6,09,580 male, and 5,97,972 female.

The number of service voters in Brahmapur Lok Sabha constituency was 3,239 in 2019, 4,111 in 2014 and 2,779 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 994, in 2019 it was 974, 962 in 2014 and 981 in 2009.

Berhampur 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 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, Berhampur 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 20. Berhampur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 127. Chhatrapur (SC): 1. Ganjam Block, 2. Chhatrapur block, 3. Chhatrapur (NAC), 4. Ganjam (NAC), 5. Rambha (NAC); 132. Gopalpur: 1. Rangailunda Block, 2. Hugulapatta, Gurunthi, Barigan and Nimakhandi GPs of Kukudakhandi Block. 3. Gopalpur (NAC) 4. Ward Nos.25 to 27 of Berhampur.(M); 133. Berhampur: 1. Ward Nos. 1 to 24 of Berhampur (M); 134. Digapahandi: 1. Digapahandi Block, 2. Rohigam, Baulajholi, Kukudakhandi, Masiakhali, Jagadalpur, Ankushpur, Dakshinapur, Ballipada, Dengapadar, Bontapalli, Anantayi, Lathi, Mohuda, Kankia, Sahala and Baghalati GPs of Kukudakhandi Block 3. Digapahandi (NAC); 135. Chikiti: 1. Patrapur Block, 2. Chikiti Block, 3. Chikiti (NAC); 136. Mohana (ST): 1. Mohana Block, 2. R. Udayagiri Block, 3. Nuagada Block, 4. Rayagada Block; and 137. Paralakhemund: 1. Gumma Block, 2. Kashinagar Block, 3. Paralakhemundi Block, 4. Paralakhemundi (M), 5. Kashinagar (NAC).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Berhampur constituency was 65.41%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 66%, while it was 68% in 2014 and 59% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -0.48% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Chandra Sekhar Sahu of BJD won in this constituency beating Bhrugu Baxipatra of BJP by a margin of 94,844 votes which was 9.58% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Sidhant Mohapatra of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Chandra Sekhar Sahu of INC by a margin of 1,27,720 votes which was 14.11% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sidhant Mohapatra of BJD won this seat defeating Chandra Sekhar Sahu of INC by a margin of 57,287 votes which was 8.05% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Chandra Sekhar Sahu of BJD had a vote share of 44.83% in this seat.

In 2014, Sidhant Mohapatra of BJD secured a vote share of 43.97% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sidhant Mohapatra of BJD got a vote share of 44.95% in Berhampur.