Azamgarh

The geographic coordinates of Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituency are: . Azamgarh shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Azamgarh are: Sant Kabir Nagar, Bansgaon, Lalganj, Ghosi, Ghazipur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the June 23, 2022 bypolls for Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituency, Dinesh Lal Yadav "Nirahua" of BJP won from this seat defeating Dharmendra Yadav of SP by a margin of 8,679 votes which was 0.95% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 34.38% in the bye-elections.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Akhilesh Yadav of SP won in this seat defeating Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua of BJP by a margin of 2,59,874 votes which was 25.25% of the total votes cast for the seat. SP had a vote share of 60.36% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Mulayam Singh Yadav of SP emerged victorious in this seat beating Ramakant Yadav of BJP by a margin of 63,204 votes which was 6.58% of the total votes polled in the constituency. SP secured a vote share of 35.44% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramakant Yadav of BJP won this seat beating Akbar Ahmad Dumpy of BSP by a margin of 49,039 votes which was 6.96% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 35.13% in the seat.

Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 25% 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 71%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,20,854 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,88,858 were male, 8,79,264 female and 43 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,89,168 registered voters, of which 9,88,858 were male, 8,15,708 female and 69 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 17,03,121 registered voters in this constituency, of which 9,41,447 were male, 7,61,573 female and 101 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 15,78,854 which included 8,53,748 male, and 7,25,106 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 3,544 in 2019, 3,003 in 2014 and 2,796 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 889, in 2019 it was 838, 809 in 2014 and 849 in 2009.

Azamgarh 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 6 on Sunday, May 12, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 6 on Monday, May 12, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Azamgarh 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 69. Azamgarh Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Uttar Pradesh: 344. Gopalpur: KCs 1 Mahrajganj, 2 Kaptanganj, 7 Billariyaganj, 8 Bankat, Mahrajganj NP & Bilariaganj NP of 2 Sagri Tehsil; 345. Sagri: KCs 3 Haraiya, 4 Raunapar, 5 Azamtgarh, 6 Jeanpur, Azmatgarh NP & Jeanpur NP of 2 Sagri Tehsil; 346. Mubarakpur: KCs 2 Mubarakpur, 3 Sathiyaon, 6 Jahanaganj & Mubarkpur MB of 3 Azamgarh Tehsil; 347. Azamgarh: KCs 1 Nagar, 4 Rani ki Sarai, 5 Sumbhi & Azamgarh MB of 3 Azamgarh Tehsil; 352. Mehnagar (SC): 7 Mehnagar Tehsil; PCs 56 Lal Mau, 57 Mehanajpur, 58 Jamudih, 60 Kooba Khas, 61 Panday Atarkusha, 62 Jiyapur, 63 Tiyara, 64 Rampur Jamin Palhan, 66 Barava, 67 Patti Bhikhari, 69 Jamukha, 70 Haibatpur Urf Dubhav, 71 Bangaon, 72 Pakari Kala (I), 73 Pakari Khurda (II), 74 Kujrav, 75 Kharka, 77 Taravan (I), 78 Taravan (II), 79 Maulanipur, 80 Naurasiya, 81 Bhilihili & 82 Barehata of 3 Kooba KC of 6 Lalganj Tehsil.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Azamgarh constituency was 56.16%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 58%, while it was 56% in 2014 and 45% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -1.36% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Akhilesh Yadav of SP won in this constituency beating Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua of BJP by a margin of 2,59,874 votes which was 25.25% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Mulayam Singh Yadav of SP was the winner in this seat beating Ramakant Yadav of BJP by a margin of 63,204 votes which was 6.58% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramakant Yadav of BJP won this seat defeating Akbar Ahmad Dumpy of BSP by a margin of 49,039 votes which was 6.96% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Akhilesh Yadav of SP had a vote share of 60.36% in this seat.

In 2014, Mulayam Singh Yadav of SP secured a vote share of 35.44% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramakant Yadav of BJP got a vote share of 35.13% in Azamgarh.