Porbandar

The geographic coordinates of Porbandar Lok Sabha constituency are: 21°38'27.2"N 69°36'39.6"E. Porbandar shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Porbandar are: Rajkot, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Amreli. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Rameshbhai Lavjibhai Dhaduk of BJP won in this seat defeating Lalit Vasoya of INC by a margin of 2,29,823 votes which was 24.19% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 59.29% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Radadiya Vithalbhai Hansrajibhai of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Jadeja Kandhalbhai Saramanbhai of NCP by a margin of 2,67,971 votes which was 33.11% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 62.81% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Radadiya Vitthalbhai Hansrajbhai of INC won this seat beating Khachariya Mansukhbhai Shamjibhai of BJP by a margin of 39,503 votes which was 5.98% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 49.87% in the seat.

Porbandar Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 10% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 2%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 78%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Porbandar Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,62,602 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,09,529 were male, 8,53,050 female and 23 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,62,368 registered voters, of which 9,09,529 were male, 7,96,969 female and 12 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,39,223 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,07,383 were male, 7,31,833 female and 7 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,85,818 which included 7,19,638 male, and 6,66,180 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,436 in 2019, 1,749 in 2014 and 1,420 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 938, in 2019 it was 921, 906 in 2014 and 926 in 2009.

Porbandar 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 1 on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Porbandar 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 11. Porbandar Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Gujarat: 73. Gondal: Gondal Taluka - Entire taluka except villages - Dadva Hamirpara, Karmal Kotda; 74. Jetpur: Jamkandorna Taluka, Jetpur Taluka, Vadia Taluka (Part) of Amreli District Village – Devalki; 75. Dhoraji: Upleta Taluka, Dhoraji Taluka; 83. Porbandar: Porbandar Taluka (Part) Villages - Bhetkadi, Advana, Simar, Rojhivada, Ishvariya, Bhomiyavadar, Sodhana, Shingda, Sisli, Miyani - Bhavpara, Vadala, Ambarama, Fatana, Majivana, Kunvadar, Morana, Paravada, Nagka, Bavalvav, Natvarnagar, Khambhodar, Kindar Kheda, Modhvada, Sakhpur, Tukda Miyani, Visavada, Palkhada, Keshav, Bagvadar, Vachhoda, Khistri, Vinjhrana, Godhana, Sinhjhar Nes, Katvana, Beran, Bharvada, Baradiya, Ratdi, Kantela, Shrinagar, Rinavada, Simani, Bakharla, Boricha, Pandavadar, Degam, Kuchhdi, Zaver, Kolikhada, Bokhira, Porbandar (M), Khapat, Chhaya (M); 84. Kutiyana: Kutiyana Taluka, Ranavav Taluka, Porbandar Taluka (Part) Villages - Ratanpar, Oddar, Tukda Gosa, Keshod (Lushala), Erada, Delodar, Mitrala, Rajpar, Gosa, Chikasa, Bhad, Garej, Navi Bandar, Ratiya, Untada, Balej, Kadachh, Mocha, Gorsar, Mander, Chingariya, Pata, Madhavpur; 85. Manavadar: Manavadar Taluka, Vanthali Taluka, Mendarda Taluka - Entire taluka except village - Lakadveri nes; 88. Keshod: Keshod Taluka, Mangrol Taluka (Part) Villages: Miti, Hantarpur, Fulrama, Langad, Osa Ghed, Bhathrot, Bagasra-Ghed, Ghodadar, Sharma, Samarda, Sandha, Sarsali, Thali, Mekhadi, Virol, Kankana, Divrana, Kalej, Chankhva, Vadla, Ajak, Antroli, Divasa, Bamanvada, Nagichana, Darsali, Chingariya, Farangta, Zariyavada, Sangavada, Shil, Talodra, Nandarkhi, Chandvana, Karamdi, Gorej, Menanj, Kankasa, Lohej, Rahij, Roodalpur, Sultanpur, Bhatgam.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Porbandar constituency was 51.83%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 57%, while it was 53% in 2014 and 48% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -5.31% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Rameshbhai Lavjibhai Dhaduk of BJP won in this constituency beating Lalit Vasoya of INC by a margin of 2,29,823 votes which was 24.19% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Radadiya Vithalbhai Hansrajibhai of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Jadeja Kandhalbhai Saramanbhai of NCP by a margin of 2,67,971 votes which was 33.11% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Radadiya Vitthalbhai Hansrajbhai of INC won this seat defeating Khachariya Mansukhbhai Shamjibhai of BJP by a margin of 39,503 votes which was 5.98% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Rameshbhai Lavjibhai Dhaduk of BJP had a vote share of 59.29% in this seat.

In 2014, Radadiya Vithalbhai Hansrajibhai of BJP secured a vote share of 62.81% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Radadiya Vitthalbhai Hansrajbhai of INC got a vote share of 49.87% in Porbandar.