Sambalpur

The geographic coordinates of Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency are: 21°24'00.0"N 83°52'59.9"E. Sambalpur shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Sambalpur are: Bargarh, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Kandhamal, Bolangir. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Nitesh Ganga Deb of BJP won in this seat defeating Nalini Kanta Pradhan of BJD by a margin of 9,162 votes which was 0.81% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 42.05% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Nagendra Kumar Pradhan of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Suresh Pujari of BJP by a margin of 30,576 votes which was 3.11% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 36.43% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Amarnath Pradhan of INC won this seat beating Rohit Pujari of BJD by a margin of 14,874 votes which was 1.86% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 38.09% in the seat.

Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 18% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 29%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 75%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 14,78,367 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,41,614 were male, 7,36,624 female and 129 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 14,68,530 registered voters, of which 7,41,614 were male, 7,25,045 female and 105 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 12,97,098 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,69,036 were male, 6,27,982 female and 80 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,33,251 which included 6,36,315 male, and 5,96,936 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,556 in 2019, 1,463 in 2014 and 1,213 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 975, 939 in 2014 and 938 in 2009.

Sambalpur 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 1 on Thursday, April 10, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Sambalpur 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 3. Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 15. Kuchinda (ST): 1. Bamara Block, 2. Kuchinda Block, 3. Kuchinda (NAC) 4. Jamankira Block; 16. Rengali (SC): 1. Rengali Block 2. Dhankauda Block 3. Gunderpur, Batemura, Bhikampur, Maneswar, Mathpali, Nuatihura, Parmanpur, Sindurpank, Tabala and Themra GPs of Maneswar Block; 17. Sambalpur: 1. Sambalpur (M) 2. Hirakud (NAC) 3. Burla (NAC); 18. Rairakhol: 1. Jujomura Block 2. Rairakhol Block 3. Naktideul Block 4. Rairakhol (NAC) 5. Deogaon, Dakara, Dhama, Huma, Bargaon, Sahaspur and Baduapali GPs of Maneswar Block; 19. Deogarh: 1. Tileibani Block, 2 . Barkote Block, 3 . Reamal Block, 4. Deogarh (M); 62. Chhendipada (SC): 1. Chhendipada Block, 2. Kandasar, Badakerajang, Jarasingha, Kanjara, Karadagadia, Kukudang, Kumand, Kurudol, Sakosingha, Sanakerajang, Tubey and Santrapur GPs of Banarpal Block; and 63. Athamallik: 1. Antulia, Saradhapur, Matiasahi, Manikajodi, Jagannathpur, Tainsi, Kothabhuin, Tikarpada and Purunakote GPs of Angul Block, 2. Athamallik Block 3. Kishorenagar Block 4. Athamallik (NAC).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Sambalpur constituency was 79.50%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 77%, while it was 76% in 2014 and 65% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +2.93% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Nitesh Ganga Deb of BJP won in this constituency beating Nalini Kanta Pradhan of BJD by a margin of 9,162 votes which was 0.81% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Nagendra Kumar Pradhan of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Suresh Pujari of BJP by a margin of 30,576 votes which was 3.11% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Amarnath Pradhan of INC won this seat defeating Rohit Pujari of BJD by a margin of 14,874 votes which was 1.86% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Nitesh Ganga Deb of BJP had a vote share of 42.05% in this seat.

In 2014, Nagendra Kumar Pradhan of BJD secured a vote share of 36.43% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Amarnath Pradhan of INC got a vote share of 38.09% in Sambalpur.