Varanasi

The geographic coordinates of Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency are: 25°20'08.2"N 83°00'27.4"E. Varanasi shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Varanasi are: Machhlishahr, Chandauli, Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Robertsganj. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Narendra Modi of BJP won in this seat defeating Shalini Yadav of SP by a margin of 4,79,505 votes which was 45.22% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 63.6% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Narendra Modi of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Arvind Kejriwal of AAP by a margin of 3,71,784 votes which was 36.07% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 56.37% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Murli Manohar Joshi of BJP won this seat beating Mukhtar Ansari of BSP by a margin of 17,211 votes which was 2.59% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 30.52% in the seat.

Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 10% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 1%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 77%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,97,578 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,83,750 were male, 9,13,692 female and 136 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 18,56,791 registered voters, of which 10,83,750 were male, 8,29,560 female and 118 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 17,66,487 registered voters in this constituency, of which 9,85,395 were male, 7,81,000 female and 92 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 15,61,854 which included 8,67,645 male, and 6,94,209 female.

The number of service voters in Benares, Banaras, Kashi Lok Sabha constituency was 2,250 in 2019, 527 in 2014 and 404 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 843, in 2019 it was 808, 793 in 2014 and 800 in 2009.

Varanasi 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, Varanasi 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 77. Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Uttar Pradesh: 387. Rohaniya: KCs 4 Rohaniya, 5 Shahar (except PCs 7 Bhagwanpur, 20 Ramnagar, 21 Sultanpur & 22 Bhiti), PCs 2 Kashipur, 6 Todarpur, 7 Kaneri, 9 Suichak, 11 Bhadrasi, 16 Babhniawan, 19 Parsupur, 20 Bhawanipur of 3 Rajatalab KC, Kotwa (CT), Kandwa (CT) & Gangapur NP of 2 Varanasi Tehsil; 388. Varanasi North: Ward Nos. 1, 2, 4 to 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 33, 34, 36, 38, 51, 60, 61, 73, 79, 82 & 84 in Varanasi (M Corp.) of 2 Varanasi Tehsil; 389. Varanasi South: Ward Nos. 3, 8, 12, 17, 18, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30, 35, 40, 42, 43, 44, 46 to 50, 52 to 55, 59, 62, 64, 69, 76, 78, 80, 83, 87 & 88 in Varanasi (M Corp.) of 2 Varanasi Tehsil; 390. Varanasi Cantt.: Varanasi CB, Ward Nos. 15, 16, 28, 31, 32, 37, 39, 41, 45, 56, 57, 58, 63, 65 to 68, 70, 71, 72, 74, 75, 77, 81, 85, 86, 89 & 90 in Varanasi (M Corp.), Lahartara (OG) – Ward No. 91, Maruadih (OG) – Ward No.92, PCs 7 Bhagwanpur, 20 Ramnagar, 21 Sultanpur, 22 Bhiti of 5 Sahar KC & Ramnagar MB of 2 Varanasi Tehsil; 391. Sevapuri: KCs 1 Sevapuri, 2 Mirzamurad, PCs 1 Shahanshahpur, 3 Narsada, 4 Sihorwa, 5 Birbhanpur, 8 Harsos, 10 Ganjari, 12 Kachanar, 13 Jakhini, 14 Singhi, 15 Aswari, 17 Chandapur, 18 Mahgaon, 21 Bhikhampur, 22 Marui & 23 Beersinghpur of 3 Rajatalab KC of 2 Varanasi Tehsil.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Varanasi constituency was 56.34%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 57%, while it was 58% in 2014 and 43% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -0.77% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Narendra Modi of BJP won in this constituency beating Shalini Yadav of SP by a margin of 4,79,505 votes which was 45.22% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Narendra Modi of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Arvind Kejriwal of AAP by a margin of 3,71,784 votes which was 36.07% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Murli Manohar Joshi of BJP won this seat defeating Mukhtar Ansari of BSP by a margin of 17,211 votes which was 2.59% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Narendra Modi of BJP had a vote share of 63.6% in this seat.

In 2014, Narendra Modi of BJP secured a vote share of 56.37% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Murli Manohar Joshi of BJP got a vote share of 30.52% in Varanasi.