Jajpur

The geographic coordinates of Jajpur Lok Sabha constituency are: 20°51'08.3"N 86°20'19.0"E. Jajpur shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Jajpur are: Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Bhadrak, Kendrapara. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sarmistha Sethi of BJD won in this seat defeating Amiya Kanta Mallick of BJP by a margin of 1,01,693 votes which was 9.31% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJD had a vote share of 49.77% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Rita Tarai of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Asok Das of INC by a margin of 3,20,271 votes which was 32.77% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 55.38% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mohan Jena of BJD won this seat beating Amiya Kanta Mallik of INC by a margin of 1,27,747 votes which was 15.63% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD had a vote share of 53.02% in the seat.

Jajpur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 24% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 8%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 80%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Jajpur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 15,30,240 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,88,160 were male, 7,42,013 female and 67 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 14,75,007 registered voters, of which 7,88,160 were male, 7,05,195 female and 60 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 13,03,733 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,96,385 were male, 6,07,337 female and 11 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,27,088 which included 6,49,248 male, and 5,77,840 female.

The number of service voters in Jajapur Lok Sabha constituency was 2,391 in 2019, 2,988 in 2014 and 2,222 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 941, in 2019 it was 916, 872 in 2014 and 890 in 2009.

Jajpur 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, Jajpur 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 8. Jajpur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 48. Binjharpur (SC): 1. Binjharpur Block 2. Biripata, Asanpur, Palatpur, Khannagar, Kamardihi, Nizampur, Duttapur, Bihari, Gramanandipur, Thalkudi, Kayan and Chasakhanda GPs of Dasarathpur Block; 49. Bari: 1. Badasuar, Chhatisdebil, Erabanka, Jhalapada, Sanasuar, Rudrapur, Sahaspur and Sujanpur GPs of Jajpur Block, 2. Atalapur, Samantarapur, Routrapur, Prathamakhandi, Rajendrapur, Arthanga, Mangarajpur, Brahmabarada, Bandhadiha and Maheswarpur GPs of Rasulpur Block 3. Bari Block; 50. Barachana: Barachana Block; 51. Dharmasala: 1. Dharmasala Block 2. Odiso, Kalana, Singhapur, Sribantapur, Jabara, Nathuabar, Rahamba, Barabati and Rasulpur GPs of Rasulpur Block; 52. Jajpur: 1. Basudevpur, Beruda, Bhubaneswarpur, Bhuinpur, Bichitrapur, Chainipur, Jahanpur, Khairabad, Mala Anandapur, Markandapur, Nathasahi, Panasa, Maheswarpur, Shyamadaspur, Similia and Upparbaruhan GPs of Jajpur Block 2. Duduranta, Susua, Kanikapada, Mangalpur, Akarapada, Champeipal, Chhachina, Chittalo, Dasrathpur, Gopalpur, Kasapa, Katikata, Khandara, Mallikapur, Taliha and Tarpada GPs of Dasrathpur Block 3. Jajpur (M); 53. Korei: 1. Korei Block 2. Bhotaka, Laxminagar, Pahanga, Badakainchi, Gandhan, Tikarpada, Bahadalapur, Narasinghpur and Mugupal GPs of Rasulpur Block 3. Vyasanagar (M) 4. Vyasanagar (O.G); and 54. Sukinda: 1. Sukinda Block, 2. Danagadi Block.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Jajpur constituency was 67.91%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 74%, while it was 75% in 2014 and 67% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -6.13% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sarmistha Sethi of BJD won in this constituency beating Amiya Kanta Mallick of BJP by a margin of 1,01,693 votes which was 9.31% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Rita Tarai of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Asok Das of INC by a margin of 3,20,271 votes which was 32.77% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mohan Jena of BJD won this seat defeating Amiya Kanta Mallik of INC by a margin of 1,27,747 votes which was 15.63% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Sarmistha Sethi of BJD had a vote share of 49.77% in this seat.

In 2014, Rita Tarai of BJD secured a vote share of 55.38% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mohan Jena of BJD got a vote share of 53.02% in Jajpur.