Jamui

The geographic coordinates of Jamui Lok Sabha constituency are: 24°45'18.0"N 86°17'36.2"E. Jamui shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Jamui are: Banka, Munger, Nalanda, Nawada, Jharkhand: Godda, Kodarma. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Jharkhand.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Chirag Kumar Paswan of LJP won in this seat defeating Bhudeo Choudhary of BLSP by a margin of 2,41,049 votes which was 25.4% of the total votes cast for the seat. LJP had a vote share of 55.72% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Chirag Kumar Paswan of LJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Sudhansu Shekhar Bhaskar of RJD by a margin of 85,947 votes which was 11.08% of the total votes polled in the constituency. LJP secured a vote share of 36.79% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Bhudeo Choudhary of JDU won this seat beating Shyam Rajak of RJD by a margin of 29,797 votes which was 5.57% of the total votes polled in the constituency. JDU had a vote share of 33.36% in the seat.

Jamui Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 17% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 3%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 61%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Jamui Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,99,003 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,92,953 were male, 9,06,004 female and 46 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,18,814 registered voters, of which 9,92,953 were male, 8,07,074 female and 35 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,50,936 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,28,406 were male, 7,22,499 female and 31 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,04,016 which included 7,52,515 male, and 6,51,501 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 2,966 in 2019, 723 in 2014 and 369 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 912, in 2019 it was 885, 872 in 2014 and 866 in 2009.

Jamui Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 19, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 11, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 10, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Jamui 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 40. Jamui Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 164. Tarapur: CD Blocks Asarganj, Tarapur, Tetiha Bamber & Sangrampur, Gram Panchayats Ramankabad (West), Ramankabad (East), Majhgyan, Murade, Gangata, Dariyapur-1 & 2 & Kharagpur (NA) of Kharagpur CD Block; 169. Sheikhpura: CD Blocks Ghatkusumbha, Chewara and Ariari, Gram Panchayats Mahsar, Puraina, Pachna, Kaithawan, Gagari & Sheikhpura (M) of Sheikhpura CD Block; 240. Sikandra (SC): CD Blocks Islamnagar Aliganj & Sikandra, Gram Panchayats Harkhar, Arnamawabank, Harni, Garhi, Raipura, Khaira, Amari, Goli, Bhimain, Nim Nawada, Gopalpur & Bishanpur of Khaira CD Block; 241. Jamui: CD Blocks Jamui & Barhat, Gram Panchayats Mangobandar, Banpur, Jhundo, Khandaich, Jitjhingoi, Dabil, Bela, Kageshwar, Kendih & Chuan of Khaira CD Block; 242. Jhajha: CD Blocks Lakshmipur, Jhajha & Gidhaur; 243. Chakai: CD Blocks Sono & Chakai.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Jamui constituency was 51.25%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 55%, while it was 50% in 2014 and 38% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.97% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Chirag Kumar Paswan of LJP won in this constituency beating Bhudeo Choudhary of BLSP by a margin of 2,41,049 votes which was 25.4% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Chirag Kumar Paswan of LJP was the winner in this seat beating Sudhansu Shekhar Bhaskar of RJD by a margin of 85,947 votes which was 11.08% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Bhudeo Choudhary of JDU won this seat defeating Shyam Rajak of RJD by a margin of 29,797 votes which was 5.57% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Chirag Kumar Paswan of LJP had a vote share of 55.72% in this seat.

In 2014, Chirag Kumar Paswan of LJP secured a vote share of 36.79% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Bhudeo Choudhary of JDU got a vote share of 33.36% in Jamui.