Jalandhar

The geographic coordinates of Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency are: 31°19'56.6"N 75°34'36.8"E. Jalandhar shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Jalandhar are: Khadoor Sahib, Hoshiarpur, Anandpur Sahib, Ludhiana, Faridkot. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Santokh Singh Chaudhary of INC won in this seat defeating Charanjit Singh Atwal of SAD by a margin of 19,491 votes which was 1.91% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 37.84% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Santokh Singh Choudhary of INC emerged victorious in this seat beating Pawan Kumar Tinu of SAD by a margin of 70,981 votes which was 6.82% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC secured a vote share of 36.56% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mohinder Singh Kaypee of INC won this seat beating Hans Raj Hans of SAD by a margin of 36,445 votes which was 4.05% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 45.34% in the seat.

Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 39% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 0%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 82%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 16,46,587 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,56,195 were male, 7,90,349 female and 43 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,17,018 registered voters, of which 8,56,195 were male, 7,73,400 female and 20 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,51,497 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,08,530 were male, 7,42,954 female and 13 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,39,842 which included 6,87,150 male, and 6,52,692 female.

The number of service voters in Jullundar Lok Sabha constituency was 1,847 in 2019, 3,095 in 2014 and 2,649 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 923, in 2019 it was 917, 919 in 2014 and 950 in 2009.

Jalandhar 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 7 on Sunday, May 19, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Jalandhar voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, May 07, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 4. Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Punjab: 30. Phillaur (SC): KCs Phillaur, Lasara, Apra, Gorayan, Rurka Kalan, Bara Pind, Partap Pura, Gorayan (NP) & Phillaur (MCl) of Phillaur Tehsil; 31. Nakodar: PCs Mahem, Bir Pind, Allowal, Nakodar-1,2,3, Sidhwan of Nakodar KC; KCs Sarih, Gohir, Uggi, Gill, Nakodar (MCl) of Nakodar Tehsil; KCs Bilga, Nurmahal, Talwan & Nurmahal (MCl) of Phillaur Tehsil; 32. Shahkot: Shahkot Tehsil; PCs Aulak, Maheru, Pandori Khas of Nakodar KC; KCs Mehatpur & Umrewal Billa of Nakodar Tehsil; 33. Kartarpur (SC) : PC Sheikhe Pind of Jalandhar KC of Jalandhar-I Tehsil; KCs Reru, Wariyana, Lambra, Naugajja, Kartarpur, Kahlwan, Pachranga, Kartarpur (MCl) & Bidipur on Amritsar Road (OG) Ward No. 56 of Jalandhar-II Tehsil; 34. Jalandhar West (SC): Ward Nos. 18 to 21, 33 to 35, 37 to 39 & 41 to 44 in Jalandhar (M Corp.) of Jalandhar-I Tehsil; 35. Jalandhar Central: Ward Nos. 22 to 32, 40 & 48 to 53 in Jalandhar (M Corp.) of Jalandhar-I Tehsil; 36. Jalandhar North: Ward Nos. 1 to 17 in Jalandhar (M Corp.) of Jalandhar-I Tehsil; 37. Jalandhar Cantt.: KCs Jamsher, Pholriwala, Sansarpur (CT) Ward No-1, Jalandhar Cantt. (CB), Ward Nos. 36, 45 to 47, 54 & 55 in Jalandhar (M Corp.) & Khambra on Nakodar Road (OG) - Ward No.57, Alipur adjacent to Village Mithapur (OG) - Ward No.58, Nangal Kararkhan adjacent to Master Mehnga Singh Colony (OG) - Ward No.59 in Jalandhar (M Corp+OG) of Jalandhar-I Tehsil & KC Jandiala of Phillaur Tehsil; and 38. Adampur (SC): KCs Bhogpur, Nangal Fida, Bhogpur (NP) of Jalandhar-II Tehsil; KCs Patara, Alawalpur, Adampur, Kalra, Adampur (MCl) & Alawalpur (MCl) of Jalandhar-I Tehsil.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Jalandhar constituency was 59.07%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 63%, while it was 67% in 2014 and 67% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.95% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Santokh Singh Chaudhary of INC won in this constituency beating Charanjit Singh Atwal of SAD by a margin of 19,491 votes which was 1.91% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Santokh Singh Choudhary of INC was the winner in this seat beating Pawan Kumar Tinu of SAD by a margin of 70,981 votes which was 6.82% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mohinder Singh Kaypee of INC won this seat defeating Hans Raj Hans of SAD by a margin of 36,445 votes which was 4.05% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Santokh Singh Chaudhary of INC had a vote share of 37.84% in this seat.

In 2014, Santokh Singh Choudhary of INC secured a vote share of 36.56% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mohinder Singh Kaypee of INC got a vote share of 45.34% in Jalandhar.