Dhenkanal

The geographic coordinates of Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency are: 20°45'00.0"N 85°30'00.0"E. Dhenkanal shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Dhenkanal are: Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Jajpur, Cuttack. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Mahesh Sahoo of BJD won in this seat defeating Rudra Narayan Pany of BJP by a margin of 35,412 votes which was 3.13% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJD had a vote share of 46.14% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Tathagata Satpathy of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Rudra Narayan Pany of BJP by a margin of 1,37,340 votes which was 13.18% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 43.5% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Tathagata Satpathy of BJD won this seat beating Chandra Sekhar Tripathi of INC by a margin of 1,86,587 votes which was 21.78% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD had a vote share of 46.52% in the seat.

Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 19% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 14%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 79%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 15,07,589 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,78,466 were male, 7,28,953 female and 170 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,04,403 registered voters, of which 7,78,466 were male, 7,17,848 female and 115 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 13,63,471 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,22,329 were male, 6,41,088 female and 54 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,83,608 which included 6,78,590 male, and 6,05,018 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 3,400 in 2019, 4,362 in 2014 and 3,161 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 936, in 2019 it was 913, 888 in 2014 and 892 in 2009.

Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 6 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 3 on Tuesday, April 23, 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, Dhenkanal 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 9. Dhenkanal Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 55. Dhenkanal: 1. Gondia Block 2. Baladiabandha, Baliamba, Beltikiri, Bhaliabolkateni, Bhapur, Chandrasekhar Prasad, Dhirapatana, Gobindpur, Kaimati, Kakudibhag, Kankadahad, Kankadpal, Madhusahupatna, Mangalpur, Manipur, Nadiali, Nagiapasi, Sankarpur, Saptasajya and Talabarkote GPs of Dhenkanal Block 3. Dhenkanal (M); 56. Hindol (SC): 1. Odapada Block 2. Hindol Block; 57. Kamakhyanagar: 1. Barada, Gengutia, Sankulei, Tarva, Chaulia, Sogarpasi and Bansingh GPs of Dhenkanal Block 2. Badasuanlo, Jagannathpur, Bhairapur, Baruan(K), Baunspal, Kanapura, Baisinga, Baligorad, Mahulapal, Kadua, Rainarasinghpur, Sogar, Budhibilli, Bankual and Kotagara GPs of Kamakhyanagar Block 3. Bhuban Block 4. Bhuban (NAC) 5. Kamakhyanagar (NAC); 58 Parjanga: 1. Kankadahada Block 2. Kusumajodi, Kantapal, Tumusinga, Kantiokateni and Kantioputasahi GPs. of Kamakhayanagr Block 3. Parjanga Block ; 59. Pallahara: 1. Pallahara Block 2. Balipasi, Kuluma, Rengali, Susuba, Arkil, Gandamala, Bajrakote, Hanumanpur, Dalak, Karnapal, Parabil, Burukuna, Kulei, Derang, Kakudia, Talapada, Biru, Hariharapur and Samal GPs of Kaniha Block; 60. Talcher: 1. Talcher Block, 2. Talcher (M), 3. Kaniha, Kamarei, Badatribida, Sanatribida, Bijigol, Badagunduri and Jarada GPs of Kaniha Block; and 61. Angul: 1. Khalari, Kangulabentapur, Angarbandha, Badakera, Rantalei, Chheliapada, Baluakata, Kumurisingha, Inkarbandha, Sankhapur, Pokatunga, Talagarh, Baragounia, Basala, Bedasasan, Khinda, Gadatarasa, Badakantakul, Dhokuta, Balasingha, Bantala, Nandapur and Balanga GPs of Angul Block 2. Angul (NAC)+ Nalco (C.T), 3. Bauligarh, Bhogabereni, Bonda, Budhapank, Fulpada, Garhasantri, Gotamara, Balaramprasad, Kulad, Mahidharpur, Nuahata, Talmul and Tulasipal GPs of Banarpal Block.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Dhenkanal constituency was 78.01%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 75%, while it was 76% in 2014 and 67% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +2.80% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Mahesh Sahoo of BJD won in this constituency beating Rudra Narayan Pany of BJP by a margin of 35,412 votes which was 3.13% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Tathagata Satpathy of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Rudra Narayan Pany of BJP by a margin of 1,37,340 votes which was 13.18% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Tathagata Satpathy of BJD won this seat defeating Chandra Sekhar Tripathi of INC by a margin of 1,86,587 votes which was 21.78% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Mahesh Sahoo of BJD had a vote share of 46.14% in this seat.

In 2014, Tathagata Satpathy of BJD secured a vote share of 43.5% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Tathagata Satpathy of BJD got a vote share of 46.52% in Dhenkanal.