Patiala

The geographic coordinates of Patiala Lok Sabha constituency are: 30°07'15.2"N 75°45'45.0"E. Patiala shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Patiala are: Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, Haryana: Ambala, Kurukshetra. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Haryana.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Preneet Kaur of INC won in this seat defeating Surjit Singh Rakhra of SAD by a margin of 1,62,718 votes which was 13.81% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 45.13% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Dharam Vira Gandhi of AAP emerged victorious in this seat beating Preneet Kaur of INC by a margin of 20,942 votes which was 1.87% of the total votes polled in the constituency. AAP secured a vote share of 32.62% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Preneet Kaur of INC won this seat beating Prem Singh Chandumajra of SAD by a margin of 97,389 votes which was 10.4% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 50.66% in the seat.

Patiala Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 24% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 0%, 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 Patiala Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,94,930 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,38,631 were male, 8,56,222 female and 77 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,39,600 registered voters, of which 9,38,631 were male, 8,24,919 female and 74 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,80,273 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,34,231 were male, 7,46,037 female and 5 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,44,864 which included 7,05,182 male, and 6,39,682 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 5,355 in 2019, 6,586 in 2014 and 5,276 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 912, in 2019 it was 902, 894 in 2014 and 907 in 2009.

Patiala Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 7 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 7 on Sunday, May 19, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Patiala voted in Phase 2 on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 13. Patiala Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Punjab: 109. Nabha (SC): Nabha (MCl), KCs Nabha, Kakrala, Agol, Bhadson of Nabha Tehsil; 110. Patiala Rural: KC Ajnoda Kalan of Nabha Tehsil; KC Sidhuwal, Ward Nos. 2 to 7 in Patiala (M Corp) & Hira Bagh Colony (OG) Ward No. 36, Ranjit Nagar Extension - I (OG) - Ward No.37, Grid Colony PSEB on Bhadson Road (OG) - Ward No.38, Urban Estate - I (OG) - Ward No.40, Punjabi University (OG) - Ward No.41, Urban Estate - II (OG) - Ward No.42, Ranjit Nagar Extension - II (OG) - Ward No. 43 in Patiala (M Corp+OG) of Patiala Tehsil; 111. Rajpura: KCs Banur, Khera Gajju, Banur (MCI), PCs Urdan, Jansla of Jansla KC; PCs Rajpura, Neelpur, Samdo, Pilkhani of Rajpura KC & Rajpura (MCl) of Rajpura Tehsil; 112. Dera Bassi: Dera Bassi Tehsil; 113. Ghanaur: KCs Marda Pur, Harpalpur, Ghanaur, Ghanaur (NP), PCs Kheri Gandia, Gopalpur, Akar, Said Kheri, Suhro, Takho Majra, Jai Nagar of Rajpura KC; PCs Chalheri, Chamaru, Mohi Khurd, Tepla, Kheri Gurna, Nanhera, Thuha, Dhakansu Kalan of Jansla KC of Rajpura Tehsil; 114. Sanour: KCs Sanour, Masingan, Dudhan Sadha, Bhunerheri, Kasba & Sanaur (MCl) of Patiala Tehsil; 115. Patiala: Ward Nos. 1, 8 to 35 in Patiala (M Corp.) & Kheri Gujran (OG) - Ward No. 39 in Patiala (M Corp+OG) of Patiala Tehsil; 116. Samana: PCs Khatri Wala, Talwandi Malik, Gajewas, Bahmana of Kularan KC; KC Samana & Samana (MCl) of Samana Tehsil; KCs Dakala, Patiala (Except Lehal PC), Dhablan of Patiala Tehsil; and 117. Shutrana (SC): PCs Dhanetha, Mavi Kalan, Kakrala, Bujrak, Sehajpur Kalan, Kulara of Kularan KC; KCs Ghagga, Patran, Shutrana, Ghagga (NP) & Patran (NP) of Samana Tehsil.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Patiala constituency was 62.41%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 68%, while it was 71% in 2014 and 70% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -5.30% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Preneet Kaur of INC won in this constituency beating Surjit Singh Rakhra of SAD by a margin of 1,62,718 votes which was 13.81% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Dharam Vira Gandhi of AAP was the winner in this seat beating Preneet Kaur of INC by a margin of 20,942 votes which was 1.87% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Preneet Kaur of INC won this seat defeating Prem Singh Chandumajra of SAD by a margin of 97,389 votes which was 10.4% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Preneet Kaur of INC had a vote share of 45.13% in this seat.

In 2014, Dharam Vira Gandhi of AAP secured a vote share of 32.62% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Preneet Kaur of INC got a vote share of 50.66% in Patiala.