Kishanganj

The geographic coordinates of Kishanganj Lok Sabha constituency are: 26°14'54.6"N 87°54'03.2"E. Kishanganj shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Kishanganj are: Araria, Katihar, Purnia, West Bengal: Darjeeling, Raiganj. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: West Bengal.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr Mohammad Jawed of INC won in this seat defeating Syed Mahmood Ashraf of JDU by a margin of 34,466 votes which was 3.13% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 33.32% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Moh Asrarul Huq of INC emerged victorious in this seat beating Dr Dilip Kumar Jaiswal of BJP by a margin of 1,94,612 votes which was 20.96% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC secured a vote share of 53.15% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mohammad Asrarul Haque of INC won this seat beating Syed Mahmood Ashraf of JDU by a margin of 80,269 votes which was 12.8% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 38.19% in the seat.

Kishanganj Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 6% 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 51%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Kishanganj Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,20,318 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,40,471 were male, 8,79,780 female and 67 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,59,651 registered voters, of which 9,40,471 were male, 8,00,533 female and 60 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,38,990 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,62,874 were male, 6,76,103 female and 13 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 11,86,369 which included 6,24,429 male, and 5,61,940 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 162 in 2019, 63 in 2014 and 46 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 935, in 2019 it was 932, 886 in 2014 and 900 in 2009.

Kishanganj 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 3 on Thursday, April 24, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Kishanganj voted in Phase 3 on Thursday, April 30, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 10. Kishanganj Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 52. Bahadurganj: CD Blocks Terhagachh & Bahadurganj, Gram Panchayats Patharghatti, Ghangra & Lachhmipur of Dighalbank CD Block; 53. Thakurganj: CD Block Thakurganj Gram Panchayats Singhimari, Lohagarha, Satkauwa, Dighalbank, Dhantola, Karuamani, Mangra, Jagir Padampur, Tarabari Padampur, Ikra, Dahibhat, Atgachhia & Tulshia of Dighalbank CD Block; 54. Kishanganj: CD Block Pothia, Gram Panchayats Motihara Toluka, Singhia Kulamani, Halamala, Taisa & Kishanganj (M) of Kishangan CD Block; 55. Kochadhaman: CD Block Kochadhamin, Gram Panchayats Belwa, Gachhpara, Chakla, Mehangaon, Daula & Pichhla of Kishanganj CD Block; 56. Amour: CD Blocks Amour & Baisa; 57. Baisi: CD Blocks Baisi & Dagarua.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Kishanganj constituency was 62.84%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 66%, while it was 65% in 2014 and 53% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.54% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr Mohammad Jawed of INC won in this constituency beating Syed Mahmood Ashraf of JDU by a margin of 34,466 votes which was 3.13% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Moh Asrarul Huq of INC was the winner in this seat beating Dr Dilip Kumar Jaiswal of BJP by a margin of 1,94,612 votes which was 20.96% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mohammad Asrarul Haque of INC won this seat defeating Syed Mahmood Ashraf of JDU by a margin of 80,269 votes which was 12.8% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Dr Mohammad Jawed of INC had a vote share of 33.32% in this seat.

In 2014, Moh Asrarul Huq of INC secured a vote share of 53.15% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mohammad Asrarul Haque of INC got a vote share of 38.19% in Kishanganj.