Banaskantha

The geographic coordinates of Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency are: 24°10'12.0"N 72°25'48.0"E. Banaskantha shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Banaskantha are: Kachchh, Patan, Sabarkantha, Rajasthan: Jalore. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Rajasthan.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel of BJP won in this seat defeating Parthibhai Galbabhai Bhatol of INC by a margin of 3,68,296 votes which was 33.42% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 61.53% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Chaudhary Haribhai Parthibhai of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Patel Joitabhai Kasnabhai of INC by a margin of 2,02,334 votes which was 22.82% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 57.28% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Gadhvi Mukeshkumar Bheiravdanji of INC won this seat beating Chaudhary Haribhai Parathibhai of BJP by a margin of 10,301 votes which was 1.59% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 44.78% in the seat.

Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 10% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 11%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 64%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,53,287 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,10,152 were male, 9,43,118 female and 17 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,97,384 registered voters, of which 10,10,152 were male, 8,06,566 female and 4 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,15,711 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,96,124 were male, 7,19,587 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,96,871 which included 6,69,335 male, and 6,27,536 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,271 in 2019, 329 in 2014 and 198 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 934, in 2019 it was 905, 904 in 2014 and 938 in 2009.

Banaskantha 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, Banaskantha 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 2. Banaskantha Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Gujarat: 7. Vav: Vav Taluka, Bhabhar Taluka, Santalpur Taluka (Part) of Patan District Village – Kesargadh; 8. Tharad: Tharad Taluka; 9. Dhanera: Dhanera Taluka, Palanpur Taluka (Part) Village - Jorapura Bhakhar, Dantiwada Taluka; 10. Danta (ST): Amirgadh Taluka, Danta Taluka; 12. Palanpur: Palanpur Taluka (Part) Villages - Surajpura, Ranawas, Juvol, Chekhala, Rampura (Karaza), Bhatamal Nani, Akedi, Badarpura (Bhutedi), Vadhana, Madana (Dangiya), Kotda (Bhakhar), Mota, Chandisar, Kushakal, Delwada, Rajpur (Pakhanva), Bhutedi, Sangla, Bhatamal Moti, Antroli, Pirojpura(Tankani), Kotda (Chand Gadh), Chitrasani, Ranpuriya, Ukarda, Malpuriya, Jaspuriya, Hebatpur, Malana, Pakhanwa, Moriya, Lunwa, Varwadia, Khemana, Sangra, Laxmanpura, Hasanpur, Merwada (Mahajan), Pedagara, Malan, Vasda (Fatepur), Manpur (Karjoda), Asmapura (Karjoda), Karjoda, Songadh, Parpada, Angola, Badarpura (Parpada), Badarpura (Khodla), Khodla, Kumbhalmer, Sundha, Samdhi Ranajivas, Samdhi (Motavas), Samdhi (Nadhanivas), Vasani, Kumbhasan, Vedancha, Akesan, Chadotar, Sadarpur, Aligadh, Vasda (Mujpur), Nalasar, Ambaliyal, Jadial, Bhatwadi, Vasan, Bhagal (Pipli), Dhaniyana, Ambetha, Virpur, Ratanpur, Gathaman, Bhavisana, Salempura, Gadh, Talepura (Madana), Dalwada, Madana (Gadh), Esbipura, Lalawada, Sambarda, Pipli, Gopalpura, Ruppura, Palanpur (M), Palanpur (Rural); 13. Deesa: Deesa Taluka (Part) Villages - Sunthiya, Chora, Ramun, Dhanavada, Bural, Kuchavada, Viruna, Vithodar, Bhachalva, Tetoda, Ramsan, Nagafana, Kochasana, Javal, Talegadh, Robas Nani, Robas Moti, Fagudra, Agdol, Sodapur, Meda, Kotha, Ghada, Dhanpura, Talepura, Thervada, Jherda, Pamaru, Gugal, Varan, Sherpura, Kunvara Padar, Kasari, Baiwada, Morthal Golia, Genaji rabari Golia, Chandaji Golia, Bhadath, Chatrala, Latiya, Vasada, Davas, Shamsherpura, Yavarpura, Laxmipura, Dama, Jorapura, Akhol Nani, Akhol Moti, Mahadeviya, Vadli Farm, Ranpur Athamno Vas, Ranpur Vachlovas, Ranpur Ugamno Vas, Kant, Rajpur, Sherganj, Kumpat, Malgadh, Dhedhal, Rampura, Odhava, Dedol, Lorvada, Vadaval, Juna Deesa, Bhoyan, Rasana Nana, Rasana Mota, Dhuva, Dharpada, Fatepura, Vasna (Juna Deesa), Sanath, Sandiya, Sotambla, Khentva, Vahara, Viruvada, Dasanavas, Deesa (M); 14-Deodar. Deodar Taluka, Deesa Taluka (Part) Villages - Jadiyali, Bhadra, Nandla, Ghana, Bhakadiyal, Kotda, Dhunsol, Dhroba, Kherola, Pechhdal, Sarat, Kamodi, Deka, Vasna (Kuda), Jasara, Kuda, Chekra, Kamoda, Devsari, Zenal, Nani, Jhakol, Matu, Dodana, Moral, Lakhani, Vasna (Vatam), Manaki, Agthala, Chitroda, Katarva, Gamdi, Varnoda, Godha, Mota Kapra, Nana Kapra, Vakvada, Dharanva, Shergadh, Peplu, Taleganj, Balodhar, Gharnal Nani, Gharnal Moti, Nesda Juna, Nesda Nava, Ramvas, Paldi, Ratanpura, Soyla, Nava Bhildi, Bhildi.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Banaskantha constituency was 69.62%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 65%, while it was 59% in 2014 and 50% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +4.69% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel of BJP won in this constituency beating Parthibhai Galbabhai Bhatol of INC by a margin of 3,68,296 votes which was 33.42% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Chaudhary Haribhai Parthibhai of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Patel Joitabhai Kasnabhai of INC by a margin of 2,02,334 votes which was 22.82% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Gadhvi Mukeshkumar Bheiravdanji of INC won this seat defeating Chaudhary Haribhai Parathibhai of BJP by a margin of 10,301 votes which was 1.59% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel of BJP had a vote share of 61.53% in this seat.

In 2014, Chaudhary Haribhai Parthibhai of BJP secured a vote share of 57.28% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Gadhvi Mukeshkumar Bheiravdanji of INC got a vote share of 44.78% in Banaskantha.