Bolangir

The geographic coordinates of Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency are: 20°21'27.0"N 83°16'18.8"E. Bolangir shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Bolangir are: Bargarh, Sambalpur, Kandhamal, Kalahandi. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo of BJP won in this seat defeating Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo of BJD by a margin of 19,516 votes which was 1.49% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 38.12% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo of BJP by a margin of 1,04,299 votes which was 8.91% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 38.75% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo of BJD won this seat beating Narasingha Mishra of INC by a margin of 90,835 votes which was 8.97% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD had a vote share of 42.49% in the seat.

Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 20% 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 67%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,81,164 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,08,343 were male, 8,72,530 female and 291 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,44,446 registered voters, of which 9,08,343 were male, 8,42,756 female and 124 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,63,025 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,14,968 were male, 7,47,976 female and 81 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,43,484 which included 7,47,159 male, and 6,96,325 female.

The number of service voters in Balangir Lok Sabha constituency was 1,484 in 2019, 438 in 2014 and 381 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 961, in 2019 it was 935, 918 in 2014 and 932 in 2009.

Bolangir 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, Bolangir 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 10. Bolangir Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 64. Birmaharajpur (SC): 1. Ullunda Block 2. Birmaharajpur Block 3. Babupalli, Bankigirdi, Bausuni, Bhandar, Charda, Kaintara, Mahadevpalli, Meghala, Seledi, Shankara, Silati, Sindurpur and Singhijuba GPs of Binka Block 4. Binka (NAC); 65. Sonepur: 1. Sonepur Block 2. Tarbha Block 3. Tarbha (NAC) 4. Sonepur (M) 5. Dunguripali Block 6. Julunda and Mahada GPs of Binka Block; 66. Loisingha (SC): 1. Agalpur Block, 2. Loisingha Block, 3. Puintala Block; 67. Patnagarh: 1. Patnagarh Block, 2. Khaprakhol Block, 3. Belpara Block 4. Patnagarh (NAC); 68. Bolangir: 1. Bolangir Block, 2. Deogaon Block , 3. Bolangir (M); 69. Titlagarh: 1. Titlagarh Block 2. Saintala Block 3. Tentulikhunti (Gudvella) Block 4. Titlagarh (NAC); and 70. Kantabanji: 1. Turekela Block, 2. Bangomunda Block, 3. Muribahal Block, 4. Kantabanji (NAC).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Bolangir constituency was 77.52%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 75%, while it was 75% in 2014 and 70% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +2.61% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo of BJP won in this constituency beating Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo of BJD by a margin of 19,516 votes which was 1.49% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo of BJP by a margin of 1,04,299 votes which was 8.91% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo of BJD won this seat defeating Narasingha Mishra of INC by a margin of 90,835 votes which was 8.97% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo of BJP had a vote share of 38.12% in this seat.

In 2014, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo of BJD secured a vote share of 38.75% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo of BJD got a vote share of 42.49% in Bolangir.