Shahdol

The geographic coordinates of Shahdol Lok Sabha constituency are: 23°30'00.0"N 81°30'00.0"E. Shahdol shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Shahdol are: Madhya Pradesh: Khajuraho, Satna, Sidhi, Jabalpur, Mandla, Chhatisgarh: Korba, Bilaspur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Chhatisgarh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Himadri Singh of BJP won in this seat defeating Pramila Singh of INC by a margin of 4,03,333 votes which was 32.58% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 60.39% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Dalpat Singh Paraste of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Rajes Nandini Singh of INC by a margin of 2,41,301 votes which was 24.91% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 54.25% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Rajesh Nandini Singh of INC won this seat beating Narendra Singh Maravi of BJP by a margin of 13,415 votes which was 2.13% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 41.82% in the seat.

Shahdol Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 9% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 45%, 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 Shahdol Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,72,929 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,99,234 were male, 8,73,676 female and 19 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,56,474 registered voters, of which 8,99,234 were male, 8,07,881 female and 25 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,61,016 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,06,746 were male, 7,54,219 female and 51 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,72,377 which included 6,63,395 male, and 6,08,982 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 916 in 2019, 346 in 2014 and 222 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 972, in 2019 it was 952, 935 in 2014 and 918 in 2009.

Shahdol 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, Shahdol 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 12. Shahdol Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Madhya Pradesh: 84.Jaisingnagar (ST): 1). Sohagpur No.1, Sohagpur No.2 and Gohparu R. I. Circles of Sohagpur Tehsil 2). Shahdol (M)-MUN 3). 11.Dewara-II, 12.Jaisinghnagar, 15.Chandela, 16.Kubra, 17.Darodi and 18.Chitraw Patwari Circles of Jaisinghnagar -R.I. Circle of Jaisinghnagar Tehsil and 4). Jaisinghnagar (NP)-NPT; 85.Jaitpur(ST): 1). Jaitpur Tehsil, 2). Burhar R. I. Circle of Sohagpur Tehsil, 3). Burhar (NP)-NPT and 4). Dhanpuri Nargada Hari Dafai (M)- MUN; 86.Kotma: Kotma Tehsil; 87.Anuppur (ST): 1). Anuppur Tehsil.2) 1-Mauhari, 2-Kyontaar, 3-Leharpur, 4-KukurGoda, 5-Cholna, 6-Jariyari, 7-Padariya, 8-Dhangawan and 9-Jaithari Patwari Circles of Jaithari R.I. Circle of Jaithari Tehsil, and 3). Jaithari (NP)-NPT; 88.Pushprajgarh (ST): 1). Pushprajgarh Tehsil, 2). 10-Jhaitaal, 11-Gaurella, 12- Thodipani, 13-ChorBhathi, 14-Lapta, 15-Munda, 16-Khairi, 17- Semarwar, 18-Pondi and 19-Venkat Nagar Patwari Circles of Jaithari R.I. Circle of Jaithari Tehsil; 89.Bandhavgarh (ST): Bandhavgarh-Tehsi; 90.Manpur (ST): 1). Manpur-Tehsil and 2). Pali Tehsil; and 91.Barwara (ST): 1). Dhimar Kheda Tehsil, 2). Barwara Tehsil and 3). 22.Shahpura, 23.Badkhera, 24.Kaudia, 25.Padaria, 26.Katangikala, 27.Devrihatai and 28.Gubradhari Patwari Circles of Pahadi-R.I. Circle of Murwara (Katni) Tehsil.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Shahdol constituency was 64.68%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 75%, while it was 62% in 2014 and 50% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -10.05% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Himadri Singh of BJP won in this constituency beating Pramila Singh of INC by a margin of 4,03,333 votes which was 32.58% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Dalpat Singh Paraste of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Rajes Nandini Singh of INC by a margin of 2,41,301 votes which was 24.91% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Rajesh Nandini Singh of INC won this seat defeating Narendra Singh Maravi of BJP by a margin of 13,415 votes which was 2.13% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Himadri Singh of BJP had a vote share of 60.39% in this seat.

In 2014, Dalpat Singh Paraste of BJP secured a vote share of 54.25% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Rajesh Nandini Singh of INC got a vote share of 41.82% in Shahdol.