Sundargarh

The geographic coordinates of Sundargarh Lok Sabha constituency are: 22°15'00.0"N 84°30'00.0"E. Sundargarh shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Sundargarh are: Odisha: Bargarh, Sambalpur, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Chhatisgarh: Raigarh. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Chhatisgarh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Jual Oram of BJP won in this seat defeating Sunita Biswal of BJD by a margin of 2,23,065 votes which was 20.28% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 45.42% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Jual (Juel Oram) of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Dilip Kumar Tirkey of BJD by a margin of 18,829 votes which was 1.87% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 33.84% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Hemanand Biswal of INC won this seat beating Jual Oram of BJP by a margin of 11,624 votes which was 1.51% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 36.47% in the seat.

Sundargarh Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 9% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 51%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 73%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Sundargarh Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 15,55,497 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,68,526 were male, 7,86,803 female and 168 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,31,525 registered voters, of which 7,68,526 were male, 7,64,840 female and 125 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,10,532 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,18,689 were male, 6,91,817 female and 26 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,48,955 which included 6,44,683 male, and 6,04,272 female.

The number of service voters in Sundergarh Lok Sabha constituency was 2,528 in 2019, 1,276 in 2014 and 941 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,024, in 2019 it was 998, 963 in 2014 and 937 in 2009.

Sundargarh 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, Sundargarh 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 2. Sundargarh Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 8. Talsara (ST): 1. Subdega Block 2. Balisankara Block 3. Alpaka, Dumabahal, Giringkela, Gundiadihi, Hurmei, Kulabira, Lephripara, Masabira, Rajbahal and Sarafgarh GPs of Lephripara Block 4. Bargaon Block; 9. Sundargarh (ST): 1. Tangarpali Block 2. Hemgiri Block 3. Badbanga, Chhatenpali, Darlipali, Jhurimal, Raibaga, Raidihi and Sargipali GPs of Lephripara Block 4. Sundargarh Block, 5. Sundargarh (M); 10. Biramitrapur (ST): 1. Kuarmunda Block, 2. Nuagaon Block, 3. Birmitrapur (M), 4. Bisra Block (excluding Kulunga (O.G) Jagada & Jhirpani GPs); 11. Raghunathpali (SC): 1. Hatibandha, Lathikata, Mundajore, Ramjodi, Suidihi and Jalda GPs of Lathikata Block 2. Rourkela Township; 12. Rourkela: 1. Rourkela (M) 2. Kulunga (O.G.) Jagada and Jhirpani GPs OF Bisra Block; 13. Rajgangapur (ST): 1. Rajgangpur Block 2. Rajgangpur (M) including OCL Industrial Township(IT) 3. Bad-Dalki, Birda, Birkera, Tainsar, Jhartrang, Chikatmati, Garjan, Balanda, Kulunga and Jadakudar GPs of Lathikata Block, 4. Kutra Block; and 14. Bonai (ST): 1. Gurundia Block 2. Bonaigarh Block, 3. Lahunipara Block, 4. Koira Block.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Sundargarh constituency was 73.02%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 72%, while it was 72% in 2014 and 61% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +1.19% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Jual Oram of BJP won in this constituency beating Sunita Biswal of BJD by a margin of 2,23,065 votes which was 20.28% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Jual (Juel Oram) of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Dilip Kumar Tirkey of BJD by a margin of 18,829 votes which was 1.87% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Hemanand Biswal of INC won this seat defeating Jual Oram of BJP by a margin of 11,624 votes which was 1.51% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Jual Oram of BJP had a vote share of 45.42% in this seat.

In 2014, Jual (Juel Oram) of BJP secured a vote share of 33.84% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Hemanand Biswal of INC got a vote share of 36.47% in Sundargarh.