Murshidabad

The geographic coordinates of Murshidabad Lok Sabha constituency are: 24°10'28.6"N 88°16'19.6"E. Murshidabad shares its borders with three other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Murshidabad are: Jangipur, Baharampur, Krishnanagar. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Abu Taher Khan of TMC won in this seat defeating Abu Hena of INC by a margin of 2,26,417 votes which was 15.57% of the total votes cast for the seat. TMC had a vote share of 41.56% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Badaruddoza Khan of CPM emerged victorious in this seat beating Abdul Mannan Hossain of INC by a margin of 18,453 votes which was 1.44% of the total votes polled in the constituency. CPM secured a vote share of 33.42% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Abdul Mannan Hossain of INC won this seat beating Anisur Rahaman Sarkar of CPM by a margin of 35,647 votes which was 3.39% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 47.19% in the seat.

Murshidabad 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 67%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Murshidabad Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 73,37,651 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 37,25,102 were male, 36,12,395 female and 154 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,25,187 registered voters, of which 37,25,102 were male, 8,40,560 female and 28 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,12,098 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,82,480 were male, 7,29,615 female and 3 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 11,92,899 which included 6,22,002 male, and 5,70,897 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 2,435 in 2019, 1,339 in 2014 and 1,349 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 970, in 2019 it was 950, 932 in 2014 and 918 in 2009.

Murshidabad Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 3 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 3 on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 24, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Murshidabad voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, May 07, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 11. Murshidabad Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of West Bengal: 62. Bhagabangola: 1. CDB Bhagawangola-II, 2. Bhagawangola, Habaspur, Hanumantanagar, Kuthirampur, Mahammadpur, Mahisasthali and Sundarpur GPs of CDB Bhagawangola-I; 63. Raninagar: 1. CDB Raninagar-I, 2. Kalinagar-I, Kalinagar-II, Malibari-I, Malibari-II and Raninagar-I GPs of CDB Raninagar-II and 3. Dhulauri GP of CDB Domkal; 64. Murshidabad: 1. CDB Murshidabad Jiaganj, 2. Jiaganj Azimganj (M) and 3. Murshidabad (M); 73. Hariharpara: 1. CDB Hariharpara, 2. Chhaighari and Madanpur GPs of CDB Baharampur; 75. Domkal: 1. Ajimganjgola, Bhagirathpur, Domkal, Garaimari, Garibpur, Ghoramara, Jitpur, Juginda, Juranpur, Madhurkul, Raipur and Sarangpur GPs of CDB Domkal; 76. Jalangi: 1. CDB Jalangi 2. Katlamari-I, Katlamari-II, Rajapur and Raninagar-II GPs of CDB Raninagar-II; 77. Karimpur: 1. CDB Karimpur-I, 2. Dhoradaha-I, Dhoradaha-II, Murutia, Natidanga-I, Natidanga-II and Rahamatpur GPs of CDB Karimpur-II .

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Murshidabad constituency was 81.52%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 84%, while it was 85% in 2014 and 88% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -2.75% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Abu Taher Khan of TMC won in this constituency beating Abu Hena of INC by a margin of 2,26,417 votes which was 15.57% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Badaruddoza Khan of CPM was the winner in this seat beating Abdul Mannan Hossain of INC by a margin of 18,453 votes which was 1.44% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Abdul Mannan Hossain of INC won this seat defeating Anisur Rahaman Sarkar of CPM by a margin of 35,647 votes which was 3.39% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Abu Taher Khan of TMC had a vote share of 41.56% in this seat.

In 2014, Badaruddoza Khan of CPM secured a vote share of 33.42% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Abdul Mannan Hossain of INC got a vote share of 47.19% in Murshidabad.