Chhindwara

The geographic coordinates of Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency are: 22°07'00.1"N 78°48'00.0"E. Chhindwara shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Chhindwara are: Madhya Pradesh: Hoshangabad, Mandla, Balaghat, Betul, Maharashtra: Wardha, Ramtek. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Maharashtra.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Nakul Kamal Nath of INC won in this seat defeating Nathansaha Kawreti of BJP by a margin of 37,536 votes which was 3.01% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 47.04% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Kamal Nath of INC emerged victorious in this seat beating Choudhary Chandrabhan Kuber Singh of BJP by a margin of 1,16,537 votes which was 10.52% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC secured a vote share of 50.54% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kamal Nath of INC won this seat beating Marot Rao Khavase of BJP by a margin of 1,21,220 votes which was 14.61% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 49.4% in the seat.

Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 11% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 37%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 71%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 16,28,701 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,22,991 were male, 8,05,699 female and 11 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,14,783 registered voters, of which 8,22,991 were male, 7,40,892 female and 18 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,02,038 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,22,052 were male, 6,79,956 female and 30 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 11,54,249 which included 6,05,865 male, and 5,48,384 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 2,414 in 2019, 1,208 in 2014 and 637 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 979, in 2019 it was 957, 942 in 2014 and 905 in 2009.

Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 19, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 4 on Monday, April 29, 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, Chhindwara 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 16. Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Madhya Pradesh: 122.Junnardeo (ST): 1). 1. Jhirpa, 2. Anhoni, 3. Chawalpani, 4. Bamhni, 5. Delakhari, 6.Kursidhana, 7.Muttor, 8. Dhusawani, 9.Tamia and 10. Lahagadua Patwari Circles of Tamia R.I.Circle of Tamia Tehsil and 2. Jamai (Junnardeo) Tehsil ;123.Amarwara (ST): 1). Amarwara Tehsil, 2.11. Pandupipariya, 12. Bijori, 13. Chhindi, 14. Jogimuar,15. Kumhadi, 16. Nagari and 17. Khireti Patwari Circles of Tamia R.I. Circle of Tamia Tehsi; 124.Churai: 1). Churai Tehsil and 2). Bichhua Tehsil; 125.Saunsar: 1). Saunsar Tehsil and 2). Ekabehari R. I. Circle of Chhindwara Tehsil; 126.Chhindwara: 1). Chhindwara-01 and Chhindwara-02 R.I. Circles of Chhindwara Tehsil and 2). Chhindwara (M+OG)-MUN; 127.Parasia (SC): Parasia Tehsil; and 128.Pandhurna (ST): 1). Pandhurna Tehsil and 2).Saori R. I. Circle of Chhindwara Tehsil.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Chhindwara constituency was 79.83%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 82%, while it was 79% in 2014 and 72% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -2.56% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Nakul Kamal Nath of INC won in this constituency beating Nathansaha Kawreti of BJP by a margin of 37,536 votes which was 3.01% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Kamal Nath of INC was the winner in this seat beating Choudhary Chandrabhan Kuber Singh of BJP by a margin of 1,16,537 votes which was 10.52% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kamal Nath of INC won this seat defeating Marot Rao Khavase of BJP by a margin of 1,21,220 votes which was 14.61% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Nakul Kamal Nath of INC had a vote share of 47.04% in this seat.

In 2014, Kamal Nath of INC secured a vote share of 50.54% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kamal Nath of INC got a vote share of 49.4% in Chhindwara.