Jahanabad

The geographic coordinates of Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency are: 25°14'31.2"N 85°01'14.2"E. Jahanabad shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Jahanabad are: Patliputra, Arrah, Karakat, Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Nalanda. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Chandeshwar Prasad of JDU won in this seat defeating Surendra Prasad Yadav of RJD by a margin of 1,751 votes which was 0.21% of the total votes cast for the seat. JDU had a vote share of 40.81% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Arun Kumar of RLSP emerged victorious in this seat beating Surendra Prasad Yadav of RJD by a margin of 42,340 votes which was 5.22% of the total votes polled in the constituency. RLSP secured a vote share of 39.76% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Jagdish Sharma of JDU won this seat beating Surendra Prasad Yadav of RJD by a margin of 21,327 votes which was 3.56% of the total votes polled in the constituency. JDU had a vote share of 39.18% in the seat.

Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 22% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 0%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 66%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 16,60,460 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,66,977 were male, 7,93,452 female and 31 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,88,454 registered voters, of which 8,66,977 were male, 7,58,522 female and 44 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,23,246 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,51,585 were male, 6,71,629 female and 32 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,76,912 which included 6,80,766 male, and 5,96,146 female.

The number of service voters in Jehanabad Lok Sabha constituency was 7,888 in 2019, 3,458 in 2014 and 2,410 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 915, in 2019 it was 914, 894 in 2014 and 876 in 2009.

Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 7 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 7 on Sunday, May 19, 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, Jahanabad 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 36. Jahanabad Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 214. Arwal: CD Blocks Arwal & Kaler, Gram Panchayats Belkhara, Shahar Telpa, Keyal, Bambhai & Rampur Chay of Karpi CD Block; 215. Kurtha: CD Blocks Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur & Kurtha, Gram Panchayats Chauhar, Aiyara, Purainiya Shekha, Nagwan, Kochahasa, Pariyari, Kinjar, Murarhi, Rohai, Khajuri, Narga, Dorra, Karpi & Puran of Karpi CD Block; 216. Jehanabad: CD Blocks Ratni Faridpur & Jehanabad; 217. Ghosi: CD Blocks Modanganj, Hulasganj & Ghoshi, Gram Panchayats Damuha, Purvi Kako, Pashchimi Kako, Khalispur, Bara, Utarserthua, Saidabad Parsain & Barawan of Kako CD Block; 218. Makhdumpur (SC): CD Block Makhdumpur, Gram Panchayats Sulemanpur, Pinjaura, Nerthua, Badhauna, Amthua, Dedhsaiya, Maniyawan & Nonhi of Kako CD Block; 233. Atri: CD Blocks Khizarsarai, Neem Chak Bathani, Atri & Mohra.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Jahanabad constituency was 52.77%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 52%, while it was 57% in 2014 and 47% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +1.02% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Chandeshwar Prasad of JDU won in this constituency beating Surendra Prasad Yadav of RJD by a margin of 1,751 votes which was 0.21% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Arun Kumar of RLSP was the winner in this seat beating Surendra Prasad Yadav of RJD by a margin of 42,340 votes which was 5.22% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Jagdish Sharma of JDU won this seat defeating Surendra Prasad Yadav of RJD by a margin of 21,327 votes which was 3.56% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Chandeshwar Prasad of JDU had a vote share of 40.81% in this seat.

In 2014, Arun Kumar of RLSP secured a vote share of 39.76% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Jagdish Sharma of JDU got a vote share of 39.18% in Jahanabad.