Bargarh

The geographic coordinates of Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency are: 21°13'58.1"N 83°33'38.5"E. Bargarh shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Bargarh are: Odisha: Bolangir, Kalahandi, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Chhatisgarh: Mahasamund, Raigarh. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Chhatisgarh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Suresh Pujari of BJP won in this seat defeating Prasanna Acharya of BJD by a margin of 63,939 votes which was 5.12% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 46.46% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Prabhas Kumar Singh of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Subash Chouhan of BJP by a margin of 11,178 votes which was 1% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 34.12% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sanjay Bhoi of INC won this seat beating Dr Hamid Hussain of BJD by a margin of 98,444 votes which was 10.7% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 43.2% in the seat.

Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 20% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 22%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 76%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 22,26,567 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 34,23,941 were male, 34,07,552 female and 189 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,96,290 registered voters, of which 34,23,941 were male, 7,77,908 female and 152 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,30,717 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,51,140 were male, 6,79,485 female and 92 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,20,274 which included 6,92,776 male, and 6,27,498 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,582 in 2019, 797 in 2014 and 535 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 995, in 2019 it was 951, 905 in 2014 and 906 in 2009.

Bargarh 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, Bargarh 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 1. Bargarh Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 1. Padampur: 1. Jharbandh Block, 2. Paikmal Block, 3. Rajborasmbar Block 4. Padampur (NAC); 2. Bijepur: 1. Gaisilet Block, 2. Bijepur Block, 3. Patkulunda, Remta, Bandhpali, Khemesara, Kainsir, Satalma, Barguda, Mahada, Tileimal, Agalpur, Bhatigaon, Raxa, Gopeipali, Tinkani, Tulundi and Kumbhari GPs of Barpali Block 4. Barpali (NAC; 3. Bargarh: 1. Bargarh Block, 2. Katapali, Mahulpali, Kusanpuri, Lenda, Bagbadi, Baramkela and Kanbar GPs of Barpali Block 3. Bargarh (M); 4. Attabira (SC): 1. Attabira Block, 2. Bheden Block; 5. Bhatli: 5. BHATLI 1. Sohella Block, 2 Bhatli Block, 3 Ambabhona Bloc; 6. Brajarajnagar: 1. Lakhanpur Block, 2. Belpahar (NAC), 3. Brajarajnagar (M), 4. Chandnimal, Gourmal, Loisingh, Rajpur and Kudopali GPs of Jharsuguda Block; and 7. Jharsuguda: 1. Badmal, Dalki, Durlaga, H. Katapali, Hirma, Jamera, Katikela, Malda, Marakuta, Patrapali, Sripura and Talpatia GPs of Jharsuguda Block 2. Kirmira Block 3. Laikera Block, 4. Kolabira Block 5. Jharsuguda (M).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Bargarh constituency was 79.78%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 78%, while it was 79% in 2014 and 70% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +1.60% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Suresh Pujari of BJP won in this constituency beating Prasanna Acharya of BJD by a margin of 63,939 votes which was 5.12% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Prabhas Kumar Singh of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Subash Chouhan of BJP by a margin of 11,178 votes which was 1% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sanjay Bhoi of INC won this seat defeating Dr Hamid Hussain of BJD by a margin of 98,444 votes which was 10.7% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Suresh Pujari of BJP had a vote share of 46.46% in this seat.

In 2014, Prabhas Kumar Singh of BJD secured a vote share of 34.12% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sanjay Bhoi of INC got a vote share of 43.2% in Bargarh.