Keonjhar

The geographic coordinates of Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency are: 21°30'00.0"N 85°30'00.0"E. Keonjhar shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Keonjhar are: Odisha: Sundargarh, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Jharkhand: Singhbhum. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Jharkhand.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Chandrani Murmu of BJD won in this seat defeating Ananta Nayak of BJP by a margin of 66,203 votes which was 5.63% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJD had a vote share of 44.74% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Sakuntala Laguri of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Ananta Nayak of BJP by a margin of 1,57,317 votes which was 14.51% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 40.09% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Yashbant Narayan Singh Laguri of BJD won this seat beating Dhanurjaya Sidu of INC by a margin of 1,26,484 votes which was 14.18% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD had a vote share of 43.63% in the seat.

Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 11% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 49%, 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 Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 15,69,529 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,81,156 were male, 7,88,281 female and 92 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,16,688 registered voters, of which 7,81,156 were male, 7,54,751 female and 135 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 13,46,683 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,91,369 were male, 6,55,285 female and 29 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,65,225 which included 6,44,748 male, and 6,20,477 female.

The number of service voters in Kendujhar Lok Sabha constituency was 1,047 in 2019, 1,383 in 2014 and 1,084 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,009, in 2019 it was 991, 948 in 2014 and 962 in 2009.

Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 6 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, May 25, 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, Keonjhar 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 4. Keonjhar Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 20. Telkoi (ST): 1. Harichandpur Block 2. Telkol Block 3 Banspal, Barhagarh, Bayakumutia, Gonasika, Jatra, Kalanda, Karangadihi, Kuanr, Nayakote, Fuljhar, Saharapur, Singhpur, Talakadakala, Tana, Taramakant and Uppar Raigoda GPs of Banspal Block; 21. Ghasipura: 1. Ghasipura Block 2. Ghatagaon Block 3. Dhakotha and Kolimati GPs of Anandapur Block; 22. Anandapur (SC): 1. Bailo, Baunsagarh, Belabahali, Gayalmunda, Haridapal, Jalasuan, Kantipal, Kathakata, Kodapada, Manoharpur, Panasadiha, Panchupalli, Salabani and Taratara GPs of Anandapur Block 2. Anandapur (M) 3. Hatadihi Block; 23. Patna (ST): 1. Asanpat, Khuntapada, Badadumuria, Badaneuli, Baria, Dhanurjayapur, Gundunia, Tukudiha, Ukhunda and Chauthia GPs of Jhumpura Block 2. Jajaposi, Jally, Sadangi, Jyotipur, Bhuinpur and Parsala GPs of Champura Block 3. Patna Block 4. Saharpada Block; 24. Keonjhar (ST): 1. Arsala, Balibandha, Jhumpura, Khendra, Kutugaon, Nahabeda, Naradapur, Nischintapur, Basantapur, Gumura, Malada and Nayagarh GPs of Jhumpura Block 2. Kodipasa, Suakati, Talachampei, Talakainsari and Kumundi GPs of Banspal Block 3. Keonjhar Block 4. Keonjhar (M); 25. Champua: 1. Joda Block 2. Joda (M) 3. Barbil (M) 4. Kodagadia, Jamudalak, Rajia, Kalikaprasad, Remuli, Badanai, Sarei, Champua, Kutariposi, Sunaposi, Karanjia, Rangamatia, Uchabali, Bhanda, Kashipal, Padua and Chandrasekharpur GPs of Champua Block; and 30. Karanjia (ST): 1. Karanjia Block 2. Thakurmunda Block 3. Padmapokhari, Ramachandrapur, Labnyadeipur, Dewanbahali, Ranipokhari, Sarat, Nota, Sardiha and Kalamgadia GPs of Kaptipada Block 4. Karanjia (NAC).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Keonjhar constituency was 78.97%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 78%, while it was 81% in 2014 and 70% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +1.41% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Chandrani Murmu of BJD won in this constituency beating Ananta Nayak of BJP by a margin of 66,203 votes which was 5.63% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Sakuntala Laguri of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Ananta Nayak of BJP by a margin of 1,57,317 votes which was 14.51% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Yashbant Narayan Singh Laguri of BJD won this seat defeating Dhanurjaya Sidu of INC by a margin of 1,26,484 votes which was 14.18% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Chandrani Murmu of BJD had a vote share of 44.74% in this seat.

In 2014, Sakuntala Laguri of BJD secured a vote share of 40.09% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Yashbant Narayan Singh Laguri of BJD got a vote share of 43.63% in Keonjhar.