Darjeeling

The geographic coordinates of Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency are: 26°40'55.6"N 88°19'44.8"E. Darjeeling shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Darjeeling are: Jalpaiguri, Raiganj, Sikkim: Sikkim, Bihar: Kishanganj. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Sikkim, Bihar.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Raju Bista of BJP won in this seat defeating Amar Singh Rai of TMC by a margin of 4,13,443 votes which was 32.62% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 59.08% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, S S Ahluwalia of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Bhai Chung Bhutia of TMC by a margin of 1,97,239 votes which was 17.27% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 42.75% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Jaswant Singh of BJP won this seat beating Jibesh Sarkar of CPM by a margin of 2,53,289 votes which was 26.2% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 51.47% in the seat.

Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 17% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 19%, 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 Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,65,744 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,84,335 were male, 8,81,368 female and 41 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,11,317 registered voters, of which 8,84,335 were male, 7,93,609 female and 21 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,37,154 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,37,062 were male, 7,00,062 female and 30 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,15,464 which included 6,27,640 male, and 5,87,824 female.

The number of service voters in Darjiling Lok Sabha constituency was 10,753 in 2019, 14,319 in 2014 and 10,883 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 997, in 2019 it was 971, 950 in 2014 and 937 in 2009.

Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 2 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 26, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 18, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Darjeeling 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 4. Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of West Bengal: 22. Kalimpong: 1. CDB Kalimpong-I 2. Kalimpong (M) 3. CDB Kalimpong-II, 4. CDB Gorubathan; 23. Darjeeling: 1. CDB Darjeeling-Pulbazar, 2. Darjeeling (M) and 3. Dhootria Kalej Valley, Ghum Khasmahal, Sukhia-Simana, Rangbhang Gopaldhara, Pokhriabong-I, Pokhriabong-II, Pokhriabong-III, Lingia Maraybong, Permaguri Tamsang, Plungdung and Rangbul GPs of CDB Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri; 24. Kurseong: 1. Gorabari Margaret’s Hope, Lower Sonada-I, Lower Sonada-II, Munda Kothi and Upper Sonada GPs of CDB Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri 2. CDB Mirik, 3. Mirik (NA), 4. CDB Kurseong, 5. Kurseong (M) 6. (i) Sitong Forest (Village), (ii) Sivok Hill Forest (Village), (iii) Sivok Forest (Village) in Champasari GP of CDB Matigara and 7. CDB Rangli Rangliot; 25. Matigara-Naxalbari (SC): 1. CDB Naxalbari, 2. Atharakhai, Champasari (excluding Villages Sitong Forest, Sivoke Hill Forest and Sivoke Forest) Matigara-I, Matigara-II, Patharghata GPs of CDB Matigara; 26. Siliguri: Ward Nos 1 to 30 and 45 to 47 of Siliguri M Corp.; 27. Phansidewa (ST): 1. CDB Phansidewa & 2. CDB Kharibar.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Darjeeling constituency was 74.76%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 79%, while it was 80% in 2014 and 80% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.89% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Raju Bista of BJP won in this constituency beating Amar Singh Rai of TMC by a margin of 4,13,443 votes which was 32.62% of the total votes cast. In 2014, S S Ahluwalia of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Bhai Chung Bhutia of TMC by a margin of 1,97,239 votes which was 17.27% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Jaswant Singh of BJP won this seat defeating Jibesh Sarkar of CPM by a margin of 2,53,289 votes which was 26.2% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Raju Bista of BJP had a vote share of 59.08% in this seat.

In 2014, S S Ahluwalia of BJP secured a vote share of 42.75% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Jaswant Singh of BJP got a vote share of 51.47% in Darjeeling.