Vidisha

The geographic coordinates of Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency are: 23°55'00.1"N 78°00'00.0"E. Vidisha shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Vidisha are: Bhopal, Hoshangabad, Khandwa, Betul, Sagar, Damoh. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ramakant Bhargava of BJP won in this seat defeating Shailendra Rameshchandra Patel of INC by a margin of 5,03,084 votes which was 40.24% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 68.19% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Sushma Swaraj of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Lakshman Singh of INC by a margin of 4,10,698 votes which was 38.6% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 67.14% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sushma Swaraj of BJP won this seat beating Choudhary Munabbar Salim of SP by a margin of 3,89,844 votes which was 70.06% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 78.76% in the seat.

Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 17% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 17%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 72%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,38,327 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,04,249 were male, 9,34,035 female and 43 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,41,604 registered voters, of which 10,04,249 were male, 8,21,976 female and 45 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,34,039 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,72,100 were male, 7,61,915 female and 24 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,33,394 which included 6,67,491 male, and 5,65,903 female.

The number of service voters in Bhelsa Lok Sabha constituency was 1,155 in 2019, 499 in 2014 and 481 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 930, in 2019 it was 894, 874 in 2014 and 848 in 2009.

Vidisha 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 3 on Thursday, April 24, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Vidisha 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 18. Vidisha Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Madhya Pradesh: 141.Bhojpur: 1). Goharganj Tehsil, 2). Itkhedi and Badi R.I. Circles of Bareli Tehsil and 3). Badi (NP)-NPT; 142.Sanchi (SC): 1). Raisen Tehsil and 2). Gairatganj Tehsil; 143.Silwani: 1). Begamganj Tehsil and 2). Silwani Tehsil; 144.Vidisha: 1).Vidisha and Work Load R. I. Circles of Vidisha Tehsil, 2). Vidisha (MUN)-MUN and 3). Gulabganj R. I. Circle of Gyaraspur Tehsil; 145.Basoda: 1). Basoda and Tyonda R. I. Circles of Basoda Tehsil, 2). Basoda (MUN)-MUN and 3). Gyaraspur R.I. Circle of Gyaraspur Tehsil; 156.Budhni: 1). Nasrullaganj Tehsil and 2). Budhni Tehsil; 158.Ichhawar: 1). Ichhawar Tehsil, 2). Bilkisganj and Sehore(2) R. I. Circles of Sehore Tehsil, 3). 29.Dhankhedi, 30.Mundla Kalan, 31.Mundla Khurd, 32.Haider Ganj, 33.Muskura, 34.Jata Kheda, 35.Panch Pipaliya, 36.Napla Khedi and 38.Mahodia Patwari Circles of Sehore(1)-R.I.Circle of Sehore Tehsil; and 173.Khategaon: 1). Khategaon Tehsil, 2). Kannod-1-R.I.Circle of Kannod Tehsil, and 3). Kannod (NP)-NPT.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Vidisha constituency was 74.48%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 72%, while it was 66% in 2014 and 45% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +2.69% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ramakant Bhargava of BJP won in this constituency beating Shailendra Rameshchandra Patel of INC by a margin of 5,03,084 votes which was 40.24% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Sushma Swaraj of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Lakshman Singh of INC by a margin of 4,10,698 votes which was 38.6% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sushma Swaraj of BJP won this seat defeating Choudhary Munabbar Salim of SP by a margin of 3,89,844 votes which was 70.06% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ramakant Bhargava of BJP had a vote share of 68.19% in this seat.

In 2014, Sushma Swaraj of BJP secured a vote share of 67.14% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sushma Swaraj of BJP got a vote share of 78.76% in Vidisha.