Bangalore South

The geographic coordinates of Bangalore South Lok Sabha constituency are: 12°58'44.8"N 77°35'28.7"E. Bangalore South shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Bangalore South are: Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore Central, Chikkballapur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Tejasvi Surya of BJP won in this seat defeating B K Hariprasad of INC by a margin of 3,31,192 votes which was 27.87% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 62.14% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Ananthkumar of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Nandan Nilekani of INC by a margin of 2,28,575 votes which was 20.52% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 56.91% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ananth Kumar of BJP won this seat beating Krishna Byre Gowda of INC by a margin of 37,612 votes which was 4.14% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 48.16% in the seat.

Bangalore South Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 8% 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 89%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Bangalore South Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 23,17,472 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 11,95,285 were male, 11,21,788 female and 399 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 22,15,489 registered voters, of which 11,95,285 were male, 10,61,605 female and 344 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 19,98,724 registered voters in this constituency, of which 10,50,737 were male, 9,47,667 female and 320 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 20,31,030 which included 10,71,202 male, and 9,59,828 female.

The number of service voters in Bengaluru South, Bengaluru Dakshina Lok Sabha constituency was 94 in 2019, 216 in 2014 and 221 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 920, 902 in 2014 and 896 in 2009.

Bangalore South 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 1 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Bangalore South voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 26. Bangalore South Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 166. Govindraj Nagar: Bangalore (M Corp.+OG) (Part), Bangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No.21 and 35 to 39; 167. Vijay Nagar: Bangalore (M Corp.+OG) (Part), Bangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No.32 to 34 and 40 to 42; 169. Chickpet: Bangalore (M Corp.+OG) (Part), Bangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No.47 to 50, 61 and 62; 170 Basavanagudi: Bangalore (M Corp.+OG) (Part), Bangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No.51 to 54; 171. Padmanaba Nagar: Bangalore (M Corp.+OG) (Part), Bangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No. 55, 56 and 59; 172. B.T.M. Layout: Bangalore (M Corp.+OG) (Part), Bangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No.63 and 65 to 68; 173. Jayanagar: Bangalore (M Corp.+OG) (Part), Bangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No.57, 58, 60 and 64; and 175. Bommanahalli: Bangalore South Taluk & Anekal Taluk (Parts), Bommanahalli CMC.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Bangalore South constituency was 53.17%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 54%, while it was 56% in 2014 and 45% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -0.47% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Tejasvi Surya of BJP won in this constituency beating B K Hariprasad of INC by a margin of 3,31,192 votes which was 27.87% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Ananthkumar of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Nandan Nilekani of INC by a margin of 2,28,575 votes which was 20.52% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ananth Kumar of BJP won this seat defeating Krishna Byre Gowda of INC by a margin of 37,612 votes which was 4.14% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Tejasvi Surya of BJP had a vote share of 62.14% in this seat.

In 2014, Ananthkumar of BJP secured a vote share of 56.91% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ananth Kumar of BJP got a vote share of 48.16% in Bangalore South.