Palakkad

The geographic coordinates of Palakkad Lok Sabha constituency are: 10°46'09.1"N 76°39'04.3"E. Palakkad shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Palakkad are: Wayanad, Malappuram, Ponnani, Alathur, Tamil Nadu: Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Pollachi. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Tamil Nadu.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, V K Sreekandan of INC won in this seat defeating M B Rajesh of CPIM by a margin of 11,637 votes which was 1.13% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 38.81% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, M B Rajesh of CPM emerged victorious in this seat beating M P Veerendrakumar of SJD by a margin of 1,05,300 votes which was 11.57% of the total votes polled in the constituency. CPM secured a vote share of 45.36% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, M B Rajesh of CPM won this seat beating Satheesan Pacheni of INC by a margin of 1,820 votes which was 0.23% of the total votes polled in the constituency. CPM had a vote share of 42.8% in the seat.

Palakkad Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 13% 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 91%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Palakkad Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 13,98,143 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 6,82,281 were male, 7,15,849 female and 13 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 13,23,010 registered voters, of which 6,82,281 were male, 6,75,778 female and 5 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 12,08,726 registered voters in this constituency, of which 5,87,366 were male, 6,21,360 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 10,74,818 which included 5,20,104 male, and 5,54,714 female.

The number of service voters in Palghat, Palakkattussery Lok Sabha constituency was 2,330 in 2019, 2,928 in 2014 and 2,536 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,049, in 2019 it was 1,044, 1,058 in 2014 and 1,067 in 2009.

Palakkad 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 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 Thursday, April 10, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Palakkad 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 8. Palakkad Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Kerala: 50. Pattambi: Koppam, Kulukkallur, Muthuthala, Ongallur, Pattambi, Thiruvegapura, Vallapuzha and Vilayur Panchayats in Ottappalam Taluk; 51. Shoranur: Shornur Municipality and Ananganadi, Chalavara, Cherpulassery, Nellaya, Thrikkadeeri, Vaniyamkulam and Vellinezhi Panchayats in Ottappalam Taluk; 52. Ottappalam: Ottappalam Municipality and Ambalapara, Kadampazhipuram, Karimpuzha, Lakkidi-Perur, Pookkottukavu, Sreekrishnapuram and Thachanattukara Panchayats in Ottappalam Taluk; 53. Kongad (SC): Kanhirapuzha, Karakurissi, Thachampara and Karimba Panchayats in Mannarkkad Taluk, Keralassery, Kongad, Mankara, Mannur and Parali Panchayats in Palakkad Taluk; 54. Mannarkkad: Agali, Alanallur, Kottoppadam, Kumaramputhur, Mannarkkad, Pudur and Sholayur Panchayat in Mannarkkad Taluk; 55. Malampuzha: Akathethara, Elappully, Kodumba, Malampuzha, Marutharoad, Mundur, Pudussery and Puduppariyaram Panchayats in Palakkad Taluk; and 56. Palakkad: Palakkad Municipality and Kannadi and Pirayiri Panchayats in Palakkad Taluk and Mathur Panchayat in Alathur Taluk.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Palakkad constituency was 73.57%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 78%, while it was 75% in 2014 and 73% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -4.15% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, V K Sreekandan of INC won in this constituency beating M B Rajesh of CPIM by a margin of 11,637 votes which was 1.13% of the total votes cast. In 2014, M B Rajesh of CPM was the winner in this seat beating M P Veerendrakumar of SJD by a margin of 1,05,300 votes which was 11.57% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, M B Rajesh of CPM won this seat defeating Satheesan Pacheni of INC by a margin of 1,820 votes which was 0.23% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, V K Sreekandan of INC had a vote share of 38.81% in this seat.

In 2014, M B Rajesh of CPM secured a vote share of 45.36% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, M B Rajesh of CPM got a vote share of 42.8% in Palakkad.