Giridih

The geographic coordinates of Giridih Lok Sabha constituency are: 24°15'00.0"N 85°55'00.1"E. Giridih shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Giridih are: Dumka, Kodarma, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, West Bengal: Purulia. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: West Bengal.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Chandra Prakash Choudhary of AJSUP won in this seat defeating Jagarnath Mahto of JMM by a margin of 2,48,347 votes which was 22.44% of the total votes cast for the seat. AJSUP had a vote share of 58.55% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Ravindra Kumar Pandey of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Jagarnath Mahto of JMM by a margin of 40,313 votes which was 4.16% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 40.4% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ravindra Kumar Pandey of BJP won this seat beating Teklal Mahto of JMM by a margin of 94,738 votes which was 15.3% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 37.7% in the seat.

Giridih Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 14% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 16%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 68%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Giridih Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,40,296 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,49,266 were male, 8,91,023 female and 7 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,49,413 registered voters, of which 9,49,266 were male, 7,69,833 female and 19 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,11,644 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,11,587 were male, 7,00,052 female and 5 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,46,527 which included 7,33,063 male, and 6,13,464 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,698 in 2019, 286 in 2014 and 176 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 939, in 2019 it was 875, 863 in 2014 and 837 in 2009.

Giridih Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 6 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 6 on Sunday, May 12, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Giridih voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 6. Giridih Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Jharkhand: 22. Deori (SC): 1. Gawan, 2. Tisri and 3. Deori C.D. Blocks; 23. Dhanwar: 1. Dhanwar and 2. Birni C.D. Blocks; 24. Bagodar: 1. Bagodar C.D. Block, 2. Chegro, Chino, Kulgo Uttar, Kulgo Dakshin, Amra, Bhankhar, Tengra Khurd, Asur Bandh, Dumur Chutio, Maghopali, Barkibergi and Berhasuiadih G.Ps of Dumri C.D. Block; 25. Dumri: 1. Pirtanr C.D. Block, 2. Paharpur, Sindwaria, leda, Bajto, Algunda, Senadoni, Jitpur, Badgunda Khurd, Berdonga, Palmo, Barhamuria, Karharbari, Telodih, Khawa, Pindatanr, Sikdardih, Parsatanr, mahesh lundi, Akdoni Kalan, Bakshidih, Chaitadih, Bhandaridih and Sihodih G.Ps of Giridih C.D. Block and 3. Sasarkho, Nagabad, Khudisar, Jitkundi, Jaridih, Dumri, Jamtara, Parsabera, Atki, Chhachhando, Chainpur, Kalhawar, Rangamati, Lakshmantunda, Kheyratunda, Roshnatunda, Balutunda, Lohedih, Nagri, Poreya, Baltharia, Shankardih, Thakurchak G.Ps and Isri (CT) of Dumri C.D. Block; 26. Giridih: 1. Gande C.D. Block, 2. Muturkha, Purnanagar, Chunjka, Akdoni Khurd, Jogitanr, Sirsia, Pandardih, Mangrodih, Patrodih, Dandidih, Harsingh Raidih, Udnabad, Mohanpur, Gadisirampur, Jaspur, Fulchi G.Ps and Giridih (M) and Paratdih (CT) of Giridih C.D. Block; 27. Jamua: 1. Jamua and 2. Bengabad C.D. Blocks.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Giridih constituency was 67.23%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 67%, while it was 64% in 2014 and 46% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +0.12% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Chandra Prakash Choudhary of AJSUP won in this constituency beating Jagarnath Mahto of JMM by a margin of 2,48,347 votes which was 22.44% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Ravindra Kumar Pandey of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Jagarnath Mahto of JMM by a margin of 40,313 votes which was 4.16% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ravindra Kumar Pandey of BJP won this seat defeating Teklal Mahto of JMM by a margin of 94,738 votes which was 15.3% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Chandra Prakash Choudhary of AJSUP had a vote share of 58.55% in this seat.

In 2014, Ravindra Kumar Pandey of BJP secured a vote share of 40.4% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ravindra Kumar Pandey of BJP got a vote share of 37.7% in Giridih.