Kendrapara

The geographic coordinates of Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency are: 20°30'15.1"N 86°24'57.6"E. Kendrapara shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Kendrapara are: Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Jajpur, Bhadrak. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Anubhav Mohanty of BJD won in this seat defeating Baijayant Panda of BJP by a margin of 1,53,581 votes which was 12.4% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJD had a vote share of 50.88% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Baijayant Panda of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Dharanidhar Nayak of INC by a margin of 2,09,300 votes which was 18.34% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 52.72% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Baijayant Panda of BJD won this seat beating Ranjib Biswal of INC by a margin of 1,27,107 votes which was 12.93% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD had a vote share of 51.13% in the seat.

Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 22% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 1%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 85%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,70,014 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,17,049 were male, 8,52,873 female and 92 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,10,916 registered voters, of which 9,17,049 were male, 8,15,007 female and 123 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,55,444 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,28,491 were male, 7,26,929 female and 24 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,34,425 which included 7,57,320 male, and 6,77,105 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 2,799 in 2019, 4,344 in 2014 and 3,715 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 930, in 2019 it was 910, 877 in 2014 and 894 in 2009.

Kendrapara 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, Kendrapara 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 15. Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 94. Salipur: 1. Salipur Block, 2. Govindpur, Jaripada, Harianta, Napanga, Bhatimunda, Kanheipur, Uchapada, Kotsahi, Garudagaon, Safa and Salagaon GPs of Tangi-Choudwar Block; 95. Mahanga: 1. Mahanga Block 2. Fagola, Ramakrushnpur, Jignipur, Nischintakoili, Narendrapur, Nagaspur, Daudpur, Sukarpada, Asureswar, Taratasasan, Jamara, Orti, Kentalo, Baliapada, Kerilo, Buhalo, Kendupatana, Jhadeswarpur, Bandhakatia, Natakai, Kolanpur, Katikata, Katarpara, Jairampur, Barado and Sarapada GPs of Nischintakoili Block; 96. Patkura: 1. Derabish Block, 2. Garadapur Block, 3.Jalapoka, Karilopatna, Aitipur, Jamapada, Mehendinagar, Bachharai and Bandhakata GPs of Marshaghai Block; 97. Kendrapara (SC): 1. Kendrapara Block, 2. Alapua, Taradipal, Penthapal, Andhara, Baluria, Amrutamanohi, Nilakanthapur, Balipatana, Narasinghpur, Badamulabasanta, Dihapada and Singhagan GPs of Pattamundai Block 3. Kendrapara (M); 98. Aul: 1. Aul Block, 2. Rajkanika Block; 99. Rajanagar: 1. Rajanagar Block, 2. Bachhara, Srirampur, Damarpur, Sansarphal, Khanata, Oupada, Chandan Nagar, Sasana, Dosia, Khadianta, Gangarampur, Aradapali, Sanajaria, Badapada, Bilikana, Badamohanpur, Dihudipur and Balabhadrapur GPs of Pattamundai Block 3. Pattamundai (NAC); and 100. Mahakalapada: 1. Mahakalapada Block, 2. Silipur, Dasipur, Dumuka, Marshaghai, Garajanga, Talasanga, Parakula, Akhuadakhin, Raghabapur, Antei, Batira, Beruhan, Manikunda, Angulai, Kuhudi and Mangarajpur GPs of Marsaghai Block.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Kendrapara constituency was 68.64%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 72%, while it was 73% in 2014 and 69% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.73% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Anubhav Mohanty of BJD won in this constituency beating Baijayant Panda of BJP by a margin of 1,53,581 votes which was 12.4% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Baijayant Panda of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Dharanidhar Nayak of INC by a margin of 2,09,300 votes which was 18.34% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Baijayant Panda of BJD won this seat defeating Ranjib Biswal of INC by a margin of 1,27,107 votes which was 12.93% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Anubhav Mohanty of BJD had a vote share of 50.88% in this seat.

In 2014, Baijayant Panda of BJD secured a vote share of 52.72% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Baijayant Panda of BJD got a vote share of 51.13% in Kendrapara.