Aska

The geographic coordinates of Aska Lok Sabha constituency are: 19°36'22.0"N 84°40'21.0"E. Aska shares its borders with three other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Aska are: Berhampur, Kandhamal, Puri. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Pramila Bisoyi of BJD won in this seat defeating Anita Subhadarshini of BJP by a margin of 2,04,707 votes which was 20.19% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJD had a vote share of 54.52% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Ladu Kishore Swain of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Srilokanath Ratha of INC by a margin of 3,11,997 votes which was 34.81% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 60.41% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Nityananda Pradhan of BJD won this seat beating Ramachandra Rath of INC by a margin of 2,32,834 votes which was 33.17% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD had a vote share of 59.81% in the seat.

Aska Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 20% 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 69%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Aska Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 16,01,382 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,36,207 were male, 7,65,040 female and 135 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,41,145 registered voters, of which 8,36,207 were male, 7,23,289 female and 120 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,08,780 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,50,999 were male, 6,57,756 female and 25 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,86,194 which included 6,74,867 male, and 6,11,327 female.

The number of service voters in Asika Lok Sabha constituency was 2,032 in 2019, 1,961 in 2014 and 1,485 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 915, in 2019 it was 885, 876 in 2014 and 906 in 2009.

Aska Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 5 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, May 20, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 18, 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, Aska 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 19. Aska Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 124. Polasara: 1. Buguda Block, 2. Polasara Block, 3. Buguda (NAC), 4. Polasara (NAC); 125. Kabisuryanagar: 1. Beguniapada Block, 2. Kodala (NAC), 3. Gangapur, Baunsia, Budhamba, Khajapalli, Badamahuri, Athagadapatna, Gudiali, Jarada and Risipur GPs of Kabisuryanagar Block 4. Kabisuryanagar (NAC) 5. Sama, Chingudighai, Sikula, Arakhapur, Bhutasarasingi, Badakharida, Pandia, Ch. Nuagan, Jhadabai, Tankchai and Antarigan GPs of Purusottampur Block ; 126. Khalikote (SC): 1. Khalikote Block 2 Achuli, Handighar, K.N Pur, Pratappur, Ranajhali, Raipur, Solaghara, Jagannathpur, Baghala, Bhatakumarada, Sunathara, Badabaragam, Bhimpur, Gangadehuni and Jamuni GPs of Purusottampur Block 3. Khalikote (NAC) 4. Purusottampur (NAC); 128. Aska: 1. Aska Block 2 Subalaya, Kaniari, Barida, Paikajamuna, Sunapalli, Sialia, Nandiagada, Borasingi, Ambapua, Baliasara, Bolasara and Sunarijhola GPs of . Kabisuryanagar Block 3 Aska (NAC); 129. Surada: 1. Surada Block, 2. Bellaguntha Block, 3. Surada (NAC), 4. Bellaguntha (NAC);130. Sanakhemundi: 1. Dharakote Block, 2. Sanakhemundi Block; and 131. Hinjili: 1. Sheragada Block, 2. Hinjilicut Block, 3. Hinjilicut (NAC).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Aska constituency was 62.67%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 66%, while it was 64% in 2014 and 55% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.12% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Pramila Bisoyi of BJD won in this constituency beating Anita Subhadarshini of BJP by a margin of 2,04,707 votes which was 20.19% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Ladu Kishore Swain of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Srilokanath Ratha of INC by a margin of 3,11,997 votes which was 34.81% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Nityananda Pradhan of BJD won this seat defeating Ramachandra Rath of INC by a margin of 2,32,834 votes which was 33.17% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Pramila Bisoyi of BJD had a vote share of 54.52% in this seat.

In 2014, Ladu Kishore Swain of BJD secured a vote share of 60.41% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Nityananda Pradhan of BJD got a vote share of 59.81% in Aska.