Banswara

The geographic coordinates of Banswara Lok Sabha constituency are: 23°30'00.0"N 74°19'59.9"E. Banswara shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Banswara are: Rajasthan: Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Gujarat: Sabarkantha, Panchmahal, Dahod, Madhya Pradesh: Ratlam. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Kanakmal Katara of BJP won in this seat defeating Tarachand Bhagora of INC by a margin of 3,05,464 votes which was 21.22% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 49.42% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Manshankar Ninama of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Resham Malviya of INC by a margin of 91,916 votes which was 7.85% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 49.3% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Tarachand Bhagora of INC won this seat beating Hakaru Maida of BJP by a margin of 1,99,418 votes which was 25.9% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 53.67% in the seat.

Banswara Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 4% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 76%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 57%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Banswara Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 22,00,438 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 11,10,876 were male, 10,89,540 female and 22 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 19,75,368 registered voters, of which 11,10,876 were male, 9,78,437 female and 7 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,98,244 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,66,441 were male, 8,31,800 female and 3 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,57,980 which included 7,41,837 male, and 7,16,143 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 170 in 2019, 66 in 2014 and 125 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 981, in 2019 it was 981, 960 in 2014 and 965 in 2009.

Banswara Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 2 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 26, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 4 on Monday, April 29, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Banswara 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 20. Banswara Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Rajasthan: 158. Dungarpur (ST): 1. Tehsil Dungarpur (Partly) – (I) ILRC Dungarpur including Municipal Board Dungarpur (II) ILRC Bichhiwara (III) ILRC Dewal (IV) ILRC Thana (V) ILRC Genji (Partly) – (i) PC Mada (ii) PC Bhehana (iii) PC Galandar (iv) PC Gamri Ahara (v) PC Mewara (vi) PC Rampur Mewara; 160. Sagwara (ST): 1. Tehsil Sagwara; 161. Chorasi (ST): 1. Tehsil Simalwara 2. Tehsil Dungarpur (Partly) – (I) ILRC Genji (Partly) – (i) PC Renta (ii) PC Vikas Nagar (iii) PC Genji (iv) PC Mahuri; 162. Ghatol (ST): Tehsil Ghatol; 163. Garhi (ST): 1. Tehsil Garhi 2. Tehsil Banswara (Partly) – (i) ILRC Talwara; 164. Banswara (ST): 1. Tehsil Banswara excluding ILRC Talwara; 165. Bagidora (ST): Tehsil Bagidora; and 166. Kushalgarh (ST): Tehsil Kushalgarh.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Banswara constituency was 73.88%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 73%, while it was 69% in 2014 and 53% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +1.00% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Kanakmal Katara of BJP won in this constituency beating Tarachand Bhagora of INC by a margin of 3,05,464 votes which was 21.22% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Manshankar Ninama of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Resham Malviya of INC by a margin of 91,916 votes which was 7.85% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Tarachand Bhagora of INC won this seat defeating Hakaru Maida of BJP by a margin of 1,99,418 votes which was 25.9% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Kanakmal Katara of BJP had a vote share of 49.42% in this seat.

In 2014, Manshankar Ninama of BJP secured a vote share of 49.3% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Tarachand Bhagora of INC got a vote share of 53.67% in Banswara.