Bhopal

The geographic coordinates of Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency are: 23°15'11.2"N 77°23'46.7"E. Bhopal shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Bhopal are: Rajgarh, Dewas, Vidisha, Sagar. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur of BJP won in this seat defeating Digvijaya Singh of INC by a margin of 3,64,822 votes which was 25.91% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 61.51% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Alok Sanjar of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating P C Sharma (Prakash Mangilal Sharma) of INC by a margin of 3,70,696 votes which was 34.88% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 67.19% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kailash Joshi of BJP won this seat beating Surendra Singh Thakur of INC by a margin of 65,157 votes which was 9.89% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 50.95% in the seat.

Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 15% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 3%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 80%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 23,19,032 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 11,91,483 were male, 11,27,373 female and 176 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 21,42,861 registered voters, of which 11,91,483 were male, 10,20,924 female and 183 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 19,57,241 registered voters in this constituency, of which 10,39,153 were male, 9,18,021 female and 67 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,61,714 which included 7,79,843 male, and 6,81,871 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,773 in 2019, 1,862 in 2014 and 1,605 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 946, in 2019 it was 910, 883 in 2014 and 874 in 2009.

Bhopal 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 6 on Sunday, May 12, 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, Bhopal voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 19. Bhopal Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Madhya Pradesh: 149.Berasia (SC): 1). Berasia Tehsil and 2). Intkhedi R. I. Circle of Huzur Tehsil; 150.Bhopal Uttar: Ward Nos.5 to 18 and 22 of Bhopal (M Corp.+ OG) of Huzur Tehsil; 151.Narela: Ward Nos. 39 to 42, 46, 56 to 58, 64 and 66 of Bhopal (M Corp.+OG) of Huzur Tehsil; 152.Bhopal Dakshin-Paschim: Ward Nos.26 to 35 and 48 to 49 of Bhopal (M Corp.+ OG) of Huzur Tehsil; 153.Bhopal Madhya: Ward Nos. 19 to 21, 23 to 25, 36 to 38, 43 to 45, 47 and 50 to 52 of Bhopal (M Corp+OG) of Huzur Tehsil; 154.Govindpura: Ward No.53 to 55 and 59 to 63 and 65 of Bhopal (M Corp.+OG) of Huzur Tehsil; 155-Huzur: 1). Ratibad, Phanda Kalan and Bilkhiria Kalan R. I. Circles of Huzur Tehsil and 2). Ward Nos.1 to 4 of Bhopal (M Corp.+OG) of Huzur Tehsil; and 159. Sehore: 1). Ahemadpur and Doraha R. I. Circles of Sehore Tehsil, 2). 39.Bijori, 40.Jamonia Kaln, 41.Janpur Bawadia, 42.Nipania Kalan, 43.Muhali and 44.Semra Dangi Patwari Circles of Sehore(1)-R.I.Circle of Sehore Tehsil and 3). Sehore (M+OG)-MUN.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Bhopal constituency was 64.06%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 66%, while it was 58% in 2014 and 45% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -1.64% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur of BJP won in this constituency beating Digvijaya Singh of INC by a margin of 3,64,822 votes which was 25.91% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Alok Sanjar of BJP was the winner in this seat beating P C Sharma (Prakash Mangilal Sharma) of INC by a margin of 3,70,696 votes which was 34.88% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kailash Joshi of BJP won this seat defeating Surendra Singh Thakur of INC by a margin of 65,157 votes which was 9.89% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur of BJP had a vote share of 61.51% in this seat.

In 2014, Alok Sanjar of BJP secured a vote share of 67.19% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kailash Joshi of BJP got a vote share of 50.95% in Bhopal.