Bishnupur

The geographic coordinates of Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency are: 23°04'33.2"N 87°18'52.9"E. Bishnupur shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Bishnupur are: Arambagh, Jhargram, Bankura, Bardhaman Purba, Bardhaman Durgapur, Asansol. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Khan Saumitra of BJP won in this seat defeating Shyamal Santra of TMC by a margin of 78,047 votes which was 5.49% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 46.23% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Khan Saumitra of TMC emerged victorious in this seat beating Susmita Bauri of CPM by a margin of 1,49,685 votes which was 11.77% of the total votes polled in the constituency. TMC secured a vote share of 45.51% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Susmita Bauri of CPM won this seat beating Seuli Saha of TMC by a margin of 1,29,366 votes which was 12.27% of the total votes polled in the constituency. CPM had a vote share of 51.31% in the seat.

Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 37% 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 Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,54,268 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,88,891 were male, 8,65,375 female and 2 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,27,199 registered voters, of which 8,88,891 were male, 7,94,406 female and 8 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,66,921 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,59,317 were male, 7,07,604 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,37,948 which included 6,47,069 male, and 5,90,879 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 4,104 in 2019, 3,016 in 2014 and 1,978 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 974, in 2019 it was 954, 932 in 2014 and 913 in 2009.

Bishnupur 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 4 on Wednesday, May 07, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Bishnupur voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 30, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 37. Bishnupur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of West Bengal: 253. Barjora: 1. Bhaktabandh, Gangajalghati, Gobindadham, Kapista, Nityanandapur and Piraboni GPs of CDB Gangajalghati and 2. CDB Barjora; 254. Onda: 1. CDB Onda, 2. Bikna, Kosthia, Narrah and Sanbandha GPs of CDB Bankura-II; 255. Bishnupur: 1. Bishnupur (M) 2. CDB Bishnupur, 3. Amdangra, Saltora and Satmauli GPs of CDB Taldangra; 256. Katulpur (SC): 1. Deshrahkoyalpara, Gopinathpur, Kotulpur, Lego, Mirzapur and Sihar GPs of CDB Kotulpur, 2. Gelia, Jagannathpur, Kuchiakol, Maynapur, Salda, Uttarbarh, Hetia, Routkhanda and Shyamnagar GPs of CDB Jaypur; 257. Indus (SC): 1. CDB Indus 2. Balsi-I, Balsi-II, Biur Betur, Jamkuri and Kushdwip GPs of CDB Patrasayer and 3. Laugram, Madanmohanpur GPs of CDB Kotulpur; 258. Sonamukhi (SC): 1. CDB Sonamukhi, 2. Sonamukhi(M) and 3. Belut Rasulpur, Beersingha, Hamirpur, Narayanpur and Patrasayar GPs of CDB Patrasayer; 259. Khandaghosh (SC): 1. CDB Khandaghosh, 2. Adra, Bhunri, Gohogram, Khano, Maszidpur, Sanko and Satinadi GPs of CDB Galsi-II .

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Bishnupur constituency was 85.91%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 87%, while it was 87% in 2014 and 85% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -1.40% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Khan Saumitra of BJP won in this constituency beating Shyamal Santra of TMC by a margin of 78,047 votes which was 5.49% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Khan Saumitra of TMC was the winner in this seat beating Susmita Bauri of CPM by a margin of 1,49,685 votes which was 11.77% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Susmita Bauri of CPM won this seat defeating Seuli Saha of TMC by a margin of 1,29,366 votes which was 12.27% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Khan Saumitra of BJP had a vote share of 46.23% in this seat.

In 2014, Khan Saumitra of TMC secured a vote share of 45.51% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Susmita Bauri of CPM got a vote share of 51.31% in Bishnupur.