Basirhat

The geographic coordinates of Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency are: 22°40'06.6"N 88°52'10.9"E. Basirhat shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Basirhat are: Bangaon, Barasat, Joynagar, Jadavpur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Nusrat Jahan Ruhi of TMC won in this seat defeating Sayantan Basu of BJP by a margin of 3,50,369 votes which was 24.44% of the total votes cast for the seat. TMC had a vote share of 54.55% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Idris Ali of TMC emerged victorious in this seat beating Nurul Huda of CPI by a margin of 1,09,659 votes which was 8.61% of the total votes polled in the constituency. TMC secured a vote share of 38.65% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, S K Nurul Islam of TMC won this seat beating Ajay Chakraborty of CPI by a margin of 60,383 votes which was 5.82% of the total votes polled in the constituency. TMC had a vote share of 46.2% in the seat.

Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 25% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 7%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 76%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,04,261 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,23,375 were male, 8,80,852 female and 34 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,78,357 registered voters, of which 9,23,375 were male, 8,13,676 female and 26 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,90,596 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,77,768 were male, 7,12,812 female and 16 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 11,98,579 which included 6,33,502 male, and 5,65,077 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,674 in 2019, 1,767 in 2014 and 1,401 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 954, in 2019 it was 941, 916 in 2014 and 892 in 2009.

Basirhat 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 5 on Monday, May 12, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Basirhat voted in Phase 3 on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 18. Basirhat Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of West Bengal: 99. Baduria: 1. Aturia, Bagjola, Bajitpur, Chandipur, Chhatra, South Jadurhati, North Jadurhati, Jagannathpur, Jasikati Atghara, Nayabastia Milani, Raghunathpur and Sayesta Nagar-II GPs of CDB Baduria and 2. Baduria (M); 121. Haroa: 1. Falti Beleghata, Dadpur, Kiritipur –I, Kiritipur-II, Shashan GPs of CDB Barasat-II 2. Champatala, Deganga-I, Deganga-II, Hadipur Jhikra-II GPs of CDB Deganga and 3. Gopalpur-I, Gopalpur-II, Haroa and Khasbalanda GPs of CDB Haroa; 122. Minakhan (SC): 1. CDB Minakhan 2. Bakjuri, Kulti, Shalipur and Sonapukur Sankarpur GPs of CDB Haroa; 123. Sandeshkhali (ST): 1. Bayermari-I, Bayermari-II, Hathgachhi, Nazat-I, Nazat-II, Sarberia Agarhati, Sohara Radhanagar and Kalinagar GPs of CDB Sandeshkhali-I, 2.Beramajur-I, Beramajur-II, Durgamandap, Jeliakhali, Korakati, Manipur and Sandeshkhali GPs of CDB Sandeshkhali-II; 124. Basirhat Dakshin: 1. Basirhat (M), 2. CDB Basirhat-I and 3. Taki (M); 125. Basirhat Uttar: 1. Amlani, Bhebia, MakhalGachha, Murarisha GPs of CDB Hasnabad and 2. CDB Bashirhat:II; 126. Hingalganj (SC): 1. CDB Hingalganj, 2. Barunhat Rameshwarpur, Bhabanipur – I, Bhabanipur – II, Hasnabad, PatliKhanpur GPs of CDB Hasnabad and 3. Khulna GP of CDB Sandeshkhali:II .

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Basirhat constituency was 82.81%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 85%, while it was 85% in 2014 and 87% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -2.59% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Nusrat Jahan Ruhi of TMC won in this constituency beating Sayantan Basu of BJP by a margin of 3,50,369 votes which was 24.44% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Idris Ali of TMC was the winner in this seat beating Nurul Huda of CPI by a margin of 1,09,659 votes which was 8.61% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, S K Nurul Islam of TMC won this seat defeating Ajay Chakraborty of CPI by a margin of 60,383 votes which was 5.82% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Nusrat Jahan Ruhi of TMC had a vote share of 54.55% in this seat.

In 2014, Idris Ali of TMC secured a vote share of 38.65% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, S K Nurul Islam of TMC got a vote share of 46.2% in Basirhat.