Koraput

The geographic coordinates of Koraput Lok Sabha constituency are: . Koraput shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Koraput are: Odisha: Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Kandhamal, Berhampur, Andhra Pradesh: Araku. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Andhra Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka of INC won in this seat defeating Kausalya Hikaka of BJD by a margin of 3,613 votes which was 0.33% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 34.34% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Jhina Hikaka of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Giridhar Gamang of INC by a margin of 19,328 votes which was 1.95% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 39.93% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Jayaram Pangi of BJD won this seat beating Giridhar Gamang of INC by a margin of 96,360 votes which was 12.63% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD had a vote share of 41% in the seat.

Koraput Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 14% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 52%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 50%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 14,65,311 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 6,99,367 were male, 7,65,688 female and 256 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 14,34,384 registered voters, of which 6,99,367 were male, 7,48,557 female and 252 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 13,00,437 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,29,268 were male, 6,71,019 female and 150 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,17,768 which included 5,88,797 male, and 6,28,971 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 534 in 2019, 388 in 2014 and 325 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,095, in 2019 it was 1,092, 1,066 in 2014 and 1,068 in 2009.

Koraput Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 4 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, May 13, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 11, 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, Koraput 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 21. Koraput Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 138. Gunupur (ST): 1. Ramanaguda Block, 2. Gunupur Block, 3. Gunupur (NAC), 4. Padmapur Block, 5. Chandrapur Block, 6. Gudari Block, 7. Gudari (NAC); 139. Bissam Cuttack (ST): 1. Muniguda Block, 2. Kolnara Block, 3. Bissam Cuttack Block, 4. Kalyansinghpur Block; 140. Rayagada (ST): 1. Rayagada (M), 2. Kashipur Block, 3. Rayagada Block; 141. Laxmipur (ST): 1. Dasmantpur Block, 2. Laxmipur Block, 3. Bandhugaon Block, 4. Narayanpatana Block; 143. Jeypore: 1. Jeypore Block , 2. Jeypore (M), 3. B.Singpur, Benagam, Bodigam, Borigumma, Champapadar, Gujuniguda, Gumuda, Haridaguda, Hordoli, Kamta, Katharagada, Kumuli, Munja, Narigam, Nuagam, Ranaspur, Sargiguda, Semalaguda and Benasur GPs of Borigumma Block; 144. Koraput (SC): 1. Badasuku, Deoghati, Kendar, Kerenga, Lankaput, Mahadeiput, Manbar, Mastiput, Padmapur and Umuri GPs of Koraput Block 2. Lamataput Block, 3. Koraput (NAC), 4. Bodaput, Boipariguda, Chandrapada, Chipakhur, Dasamanthapur, Doraguda, Kenduguda, Kallar and Mahuli GPs of Boipariguda Block 5. Sunabeda (NAC); and 145. Pottangi (ST): 1. Semiliguda Block, 2. Nandapur Block, 3. Pottangl Block, 4. Litiguda, Dumuripadar and Mathalput (Including Damanjodi C.T). GPs of Koraput Block.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Koraput constituency was 77.53%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 75%, while it was 76% in 2014 and 63% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +2.23% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka of INC won in this constituency beating Kausalya Hikaka of BJD by a margin of 3,613 votes which was 0.33% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Jhina Hikaka of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Giridhar Gamang of INC by a margin of 19,328 votes which was 1.95% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Jayaram Pangi of BJD won this seat defeating Giridhar Gamang of INC by a margin of 96,360 votes which was 12.63% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka of INC had a vote share of 34.34% in this seat.

In 2014, Jhina Hikaka of BJD secured a vote share of 39.93% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Jayaram Pangi of BJD got a vote share of 41% in Koraput.