Wardha

The geographic coordinates of Wardha Lok Sabha constituency are: 20°26'08.2"N 78°38'47.0"E. Wardha shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Wardha are: Mahasashtra: Amravati, Ramtek, Akola, Gadchiroli-Chimur, Chandrapur, Yavatmal-Washim, Madhya Pradesh: Betul. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Madhya Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas of BJP won in this seat defeating Charulata Rao Tokas of INC by a margin of 1,87,191 votes which was 17.45% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 53.92% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Meghe Sagar Dattatraya of INC by a margin of 2,15,783 votes which was 21.29% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 53.04% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Datta Meghe of INC won this seat beating Suresh Ganpatrao Waghmare of BJP by a margin of 95,918 votes which was 12.47% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 45.87% in the seat.

Wardha Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 15% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 11%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 87%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Wardha Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 16,82,771 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,58,439 were male, 8,24,318 female and 14 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,43,283 registered voters, of which 8,58,439 were male, 8,48,752 female and 18 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,64,552 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,17,514 were male, 7,47,024 female and 14 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,08,781 which included 7,34,807 male, and 6,73,974 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,392 in 2019, 1,840 in 2014 and 1,578 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 960, in 2019 it was 949, 914 in 2014 and 917 in 2009.

Wardha Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 2 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 26, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 11, 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, Wardha voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 16, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 8. Wardha Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Maharashtra: 36. Dhamangaon Railway: Dhamangaon Railway - Nandgaon-Khandeshwar Tehsil, 2. Chandur Railway Tehsil and 3. Dhamangaon Railway Tehsil; 43. Morshi: Morshi- Warud Tehsil, 2. Morshi Tehsil (Part), Revenue Circle-Ambada, Hiwarkhed, Rithpur, Morshi and Morshi (MC); 44. Arvi: Arvi- Ashti Tehsil, 2. Karanja Tehsil 3. Arvi Tehsil; 45. Deoli: Deoli- Deoli Tehsil, 2. Wardha Tehsil (Part), Revenue Circle Anji, Sevagram, Waigaon and Waifad 3. Hinganghat Tehsil (Part), Revenue Circle Kangaon and Alipur; 46. Hinganghat: Hinganghat- 1. Samudrapur Tehsil, 2. Seloo Tehsil (Part), Revenue Circle-Sindi and Sindi (MC), 3. Hinganghat Tehsil (Part) Revenue Circle –Sawali, Wadner, Pohana, Hinganghat and Hinganghat (MC; 47. Wardha: Wardha- Wardha Tehsil (Part), Revenue Circle Wardha and Wardha (MC) 2. Seloo Tehsil (Part), Revenue Circle Hingni, Zadshi and Seloo.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Wardha constituency was 64.85%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 62%, while it was 65% in 2014 and 55% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +3.32% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas of BJP won in this constituency beating Charulata Rao Tokas of INC by a margin of 1,87,191 votes which was 17.45% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Meghe Sagar Dattatraya of INC by a margin of 2,15,783 votes which was 21.29% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Datta Meghe of INC won this seat defeating Suresh Ganpatrao Waghmare of BJP by a margin of 95,918 votes which was 12.47% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas of BJP had a vote share of 53.92% in this seat.

In 2014, Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas of BJP secured a vote share of 53.04% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Datta Meghe of INC got a vote share of 45.87% in Wardha.