Kandhamal

The geographic coordinates of Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency are: 20°07'44.4"N 84°04'19.6"E. Kandhamal shares its borders with eight other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Kandhamal are: Bolangir, Kalahandi, Sambalpur, Cuttack, Puri, Aska, Berhanpur, Koraput. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Achyutananda Samanta of BJD won in this seat defeating Mahameghabahan Aira Kharabela Swain of BJP by a margin of 1,49,216 votes which was 15.84% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJD had a vote share of 49.01% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Hemendra Chandra Singh of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Harihar Karan of INC by a margin of 1,81,017 votes which was 21.85% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 50.88% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Rudramadhab Ray of BJD won this seat beating Suzit Kumar Padhi of INC by a margin of 1,51,007 votes which was 21.34% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD had a vote share of 44.55% in the seat.

Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 20% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 30%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 70%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 13,26,865 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 6,65,624 were male, 6,61,132 female and 109 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 12,88,666 registered voters, of which 6,65,624 were male, 6,39,064 female and 84 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 11,43,602 registered voters in this constituency, of which 5,82,340 were male, 5,61,228 female and 34 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 10,65,279 which included 5,39,127 male, and 5,26,152 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,323 in 2019, 1,867 in 2014 and 1,500 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 993, in 2019 it was 984, 964 in 2014 and 976 in 2009.

Kandhamal 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, Kandhamal 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 13. Kandhamal Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 82. Baliguda (ST): 1. Baliguda Block, 2. K.Nuagam Block, 3. Kotagarh Block, 4. Tumudibandh Block; 83. G. Udayagiri (ST): 1. Raikia Block, 2. Daringbadi Block, 3. G. Udayagiri Block, 4. G.Udayagiri (NAC) 5. Tikabali Block; 84. Phulbani (ST): 1. Chakapada Block, 2. Phulbani Block, 3. Phulbani (NAC), 4. Khajuripada Block 5. Phiringia Block; 85. Kantamal: 1. Kantamal Block, 2. Raxa, Manupali, Gochhapada, Baunsuni, Bohira, Talasarada, Mundipadar, Sagada, Gundulia and Ainlapali GPs of Boudh Block; 86. Boudh: 1. Telibandha, Khuntabandha, Mursundhi, Badhigam, Mundapada, Baghiapada, Brahmanipali, Ambajhari, Tikarapada, Padmanapur and Laxmiprasad GPs of Boudh Block 2. Harbhanga Block 3. Boudhgarh (NAC); 121. Daspalla (SC): 1. Daspalla Block, 2. Gania Block, 3. Nuagaon Block; and 123. Bhanjanagar: 1. Bhanjanagar Block, 2. Jagannathprasad Block, 3. Bhanjanagar (NAC).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Kandhamal constituency was 74.13%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 73%, while it was 73% in 2014 and 66% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +1.03% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Achyutananda Samanta of BJD won in this constituency beating Mahameghabahan Aira Kharabela Swain of BJP by a margin of 1,49,216 votes which was 15.84% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Hemendra Chandra Singh of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Harihar Karan of INC by a margin of 1,81,017 votes which was 21.85% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Rudramadhab Ray of BJD won this seat defeating Suzit Kumar Padhi of INC by a margin of 1,51,007 votes which was 21.34% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Achyutananda Samanta of BJD had a vote share of 49.01% in this seat.

In 2014, Hemendra Chandra Singh of BJD secured a vote share of 50.88% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Rudramadhab Ray of BJD got a vote share of 44.55% in Kandhamal.