Puri

The geographic coordinates of Puri Lok Sabha constituency are: 19°48'27.4"N 85°49'31.1"E. Puri shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Puri are: Aska, Kandhamal, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Jagatsinghpur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Pinaki Misra of BJD won in this seat defeating Dr Sambit Patra of BJP by a margin of 11,714 votes which was 1.03% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJD had a vote share of 47.38% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Pinaki Misra of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Sucharita Mohanty of INC by a margin of 2,63,361 votes which was 25.34% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 50.33% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pinaki Misra of BJD won this seat beating Debendra Nath Mansingh of INC by a margin of 2,11,305 votes which was 23.2% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD had a vote share of 47.98% in the seat.

Puri Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 16% 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 83%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Puri Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 15,61,955 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,09,547 were male, 7,52,301 female and 107 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,62,331 registered voters, of which 8,09,547 were male, 7,46,427 female and 89 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,04,581 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,42,939 were male, 6,61,592 female and 50 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,22,817 which included 6,94,004 male, and 6,28,813 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 2,783 in 2019, 2,273 in 2014 and 2,072 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 929, in 2019 it was 915, 891 in 2014 and 906 in 2009.

Puri 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, Puri 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 17. Puri Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 107. Puri: 1. Birapratappur, Balipada, Jamarsuan, Baliput, Raigorada, Garhmrugasira, Chalisbatia, Malatipatpur, Chandanpur, Sasan Damodarpur, Samanga, Gopinathpur, Harekrushnapur, Baliguali and Talajanga GPs of PURI Sadar Block 2. Puri (M), 3. Itibhuan, Garhbhingura and Chhaitana GPs of GOP Block; 108. Brahmagiri: 1.Kanhei Bidyadharpur, Gaudakera, Bijaya Ramachandrapur, Pratap Ramachandrapur, Bira Narasinghapur, Bira Balabhadrapur, Pratap Purusottampur, Hantuka, Basudevpur, Kerandipur and Bhailipur GPs of Puri Sadar Block 2. Krushnaprasad Block, 3. Brahmagiri Block; 109. Satyabadi: 1. Satyabadi Block, 2. Kanas Block; 110. Pipili: 1. Pipili Block, 2. Delanga Block , 3. Pipili (NAC); 118. Chilika: 1. Banapur Block, 2. Chilika Block, 3. Banapur (NAC), 4. Balugaon (NAC);119. Ranpur: 1. Gotisahi, Solapata, Magarabandha, Saranakul, Sikharpur, Angisingi, Dimisara, Godipada, Panchumu, Kajalaipalli, Barasahi, Godipalli, P Manpur, Hariharpur and Badagorada GPs of Odagaon Block 2. Ranpur Block; and 122. Nayagarh: 1. Nayagarh Block 2. Sunamuhin, Panderipada, Giridipali, Kurala, Rabigadia, Pantikhari, Korapitha, Sakeri, Sardhapur, Nandighora, Goudaput, Komanda, Rohibanka, Machhipada, Banthapur, Ranganipatna and Odagaon GPs of Odagaon Block 3. Nayagarh (NAC).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Puri constituency was 75.43%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 73%, while it was 74% in 2014 and 69% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +2.74% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Pinaki Misra of BJD won in this constituency beating Dr Sambit Patra of BJP by a margin of 11,714 votes which was 1.03% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Pinaki Misra of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Sucharita Mohanty of INC by a margin of 2,63,361 votes which was 25.34% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pinaki Misra of BJD won this seat defeating Debendra Nath Mansingh of INC by a margin of 2,11,305 votes which was 23.2% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Pinaki Misra of BJD had a vote share of 47.38% in this seat.

In 2014, Pinaki Misra of BJD secured a vote share of 50.33% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Pinaki Misra of BJD got a vote share of 47.98% in Puri.