Balasore

The geographic coordinates of Balasore Lok Sabha constituency are: 21°30'06.1"N 86°55'18.1"E. Balasore shares its borders with three other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Balasore are: Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Pratap Chandra Sarangi of BJP won in this seat defeating Rabindra Kumar Jena of BJD by a margin of 12,956 votes which was 1.12% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 41.74% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Rabindra Kumar Jena of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Pratap Chandra Sarangi of BJP by a margin of 1,41,825 votes which was 13.51% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 41.33% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Srikant Kumar Jena of INC won this seat beating Arun Dey of NCP by a margin of 38,900 votes which was 4.36% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 35.17% in the seat.

Balasore Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 19% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 18%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 77%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 15,87,582 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,06,390 were male, 7,81,037 female and 155 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,31,781 registered voters, of which 8,06,390 were male, 7,47,132 female and 76 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 13,66,218 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,09,342 were male, 6,56,857 female and 19 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,69,342 which included 6,53,078 male, and 6,16,264 female.

The number of service voters in Baleswar Lok Sabha constituency was 1,910 in 2019, 2,376 in 2014 and 1,931 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 969, in 2019 it was 952, 926 in 2014 and 944 in 2009.

Balasore Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 7 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, June 1, 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 2 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Balasore voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 6. Balasore Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 32. Badasahi (SC): 1. Badasahi, Balabhadrapur, Bhimda, Bireswarpur, Chandanpur, Chhelia (A), Deulia, Durgapur, Jogniugaon, Kendudiha, Kochilakhunta, Madhapur, Mangovindpur, Manatri, Patisari, Paunsia, Salgaon, Sialighaty, Suhagpur, Talapada and Pratappur GPs of Badasahi Block 2. Betnoti Block; 35. Jaleswar: 1. Jaleswar Block, 2. Natakata, Purusottampur, Kulida, Santoshpur, Raghunathpur, Chormara, Singla, Paunsakulli, Tadada, Putura and Nabara GPs of Basta Block 3. Jaleswar (NAC); 36. Bhograi: 1. BHOGRAI BLOCK; 37. Basta: 1. Baliapal Block, 2. Mukulishi, Brahmanda, Sadanandapur, Baharda, Rautpada, Mathani, Sahada, Naikudi, Gadapada, Darada and Irda GPs of Basta Block; 38. Balasore: 1. Kasipada, Rasalpur, Srirampur, Kasafal, Sartha, Bahabalpur, Chhanua, Haladipada, Olandasaragan, Odangi, Nagram, Buanl, Sindhia, Gopinathpur, Parikhi, Patrapada, Kuradiha and Srikona GPs of Balasore Block 2. Balasore (M); 39. Remuna (SC): 1. Remuna Block, 2. Ransahi, Gudu, Padmapur, Saragan, Genguti, Sasanga, Rasalpur, Jayadevkasba and Hidigan GPs of Balasore Block; and 40. Nilgiri: 1. Nilgiri Block, 2. Oupada Block, 3. Chakajaganathapur, Kasabajayapur, Khantapada, Panapana and Patharpentha GPs of Bahanaga Block 4. Nilgiri (NAC).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Balasore constituency was 70.41%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 76%, while it was 77% in 2014 and 70% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -5.18% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Pratap Chandra Sarangi of BJP won in this constituency beating Rabindra Kumar Jena of BJD by a margin of 12,956 votes which was 1.12% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Rabindra Kumar Jena of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Pratap Chandra Sarangi of BJP by a margin of 1,41,825 votes which was 13.51% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Srikant Kumar Jena of INC won this seat defeating Arun Dey of NCP by a margin of 38,900 votes which was 4.36% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Pratap Chandra Sarangi of BJP had a vote share of 41.74% in this seat.

In 2014, Rabindra Kumar Jena of BJD secured a vote share of 41.33% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Srikant Kumar Jena of INC got a vote share of 35.17% in Balasore.