Salempur

The geographic coordinates of Salempur Lok Sabha constituency are: 26°17'48.1"N 83°55'16.7"E. Salempur shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Salempur are: Deoria, Bansgaon, Ghosi, Ballia, Bihar: Gopalganj, Siwan. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Bihar.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ravinder of BJP won in this seat defeating R S Kushwaha of BSP by a margin of 1,12,615 votes which was 12.21% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 50.64% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Ravindra Kushawaha of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Ravi Shanker Singh 'Pappu' of BSP by a margin of 2,32,342 votes which was 27.18% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 45.89% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramashankar Rajbhar of BSP won this seat beating Dr Bhola Pandey of INC by a margin of 18,305 votes which was 2.87% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BSP had a vote share of 27.5% in the seat.

Salempur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 15% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 4%, 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 Salempur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,76,982 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,45,511 were male, 8,31,404 female and 67 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,67,282 registered voters, of which 9,45,511 were male, 7,57,207 female and 60 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,61,737 registered voters in this constituency, of which 9,04,632 were male, 7,56,980 female and 125 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 16,21,136 which included 8,72,801 male, and 7,48,335 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 7,213 in 2019, 2,847 in 2014 and 3,041 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 879, in 2019 it was 832, 837 in 2014 and 857 in 2009.

Salempur 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 6 on Monday, May 12, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Salempur 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 71. Salempur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Uttar Pradesh: 340. Bhatpar Rani: 5 Bhatpar Rani Tehsil; 341. Salempur (SC): KCs 2 Salempur, 3 Lar, Salempur NP, Majhuliraj NP & Lar NP of 4 Salempur Tehsil; 357. Belthara Road (SC): 1 Belthara Road Tehsil; PCs 1 Pal Chandraha, 2 Tari Baragaon, 3 Nikasi, 7 Malap Harsenpur, 9 Padari, 10 Nagara, 18 Gothawan, 19 Deoriya, 20 Narahin & 21 Dihawan of 1 Nagara KC of 3 Rasara Tehsil; 359. Sikanderpur: 2 Sikanderpur Tehsil; 362. Bansdih 5 Bansdih Tehsil.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Salempur constituency was 51.25%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 55%, while it was 52% in 2014 and 39% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -4.08% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ravinder of BJP won in this constituency beating R S Kushwaha of BSP by a margin of 1,12,615 votes which was 12.21% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Ravindra Kushawaha of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Ravi Shanker Singh 'Pappu' of BSP by a margin of 2,32,342 votes which was 27.18% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramashankar Rajbhar of BSP won this seat defeating Dr Bhola Pandey of INC by a margin of 18,305 votes which was 2.87% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ravinder of BJP had a vote share of 50.64% in this seat.

In 2014, Ravindra Kushawaha of BJP secured a vote share of 45.89% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramashankar Rajbhar of BSP got a vote share of 27.5% in Salempur.