Balaghat

The geographic coordinates of Balaghat Lok Sabha constituency are: 22°35'55.0"N 80°22'17.0"E. Balaghat shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Balaghat are: Madhya Pradesh: Chhindwara, Mandla, Chhatisgarh: Rajnandgaon, Maharashtra: Ramtek, Bhandara-Gondiya, Gadchiroli-Chimur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Chhatisgarh, Maharashtra.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr Dhal Singh Bisen of BJP won in this seat defeating Madhu Bhagat of INC by a margin of 2,42,066 votes which was 17.64% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 50.71% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Bodhsingh Bhagat of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Hina Likhiram Kawre of INC by a margin of 96,041 votes which was 8.63% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 43.17% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, K D Deshmukh of BJP won this seat beating Vishveshwar Bhagat of INC by a margin of 40,819 votes which was 5.39% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 39.64% in the seat.

Balaghat Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 8% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 25%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 76%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Balaghat Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,71,270 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,29,434 were male, 9,41,821 female and 15 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,67,725 registered voters, of which 9,29,434 were male, 8,82,160 female and 9 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,29,741 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,22,670 were male, 8,07,049 female and 22 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,39,239 which included 6,86,311 male, and 6,52,928 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,787 in 2019, 334 in 2014 and 389 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,013, in 2019 it was 996, 981 in 2014 and 951 in 2009.

Balaghat Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 19, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 4 on Monday, April 29, 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, Balaghat 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 15. Balaghat Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Madhya Pradesh: 108.Baihar (ST): 1). 0- R.I.Circle, Baihar, Ukwa and Birsa R. I. Circle of Baihar Tehsil, 2). Malajkhand-NPTand 3). Baihar (NP)-NPT; 109.Lanji: 1). Lanji Tehsil and 2). Kirnapur and Mate R. I. Circles of Kirnapur Tehsil; 110.Paraswada: 1). Lamta and Hatta R. I. Circles of Balaghat Tehsil, 2). 9. Magardarra, 10. Samanapur, 11. Jarera and 15. Manegown Patwari Circles of Balaghat R.I.Circle of Balaghat Tehsil, 3). Paraswada R. I. Circle of Baihar Tehsil and 4). Rajegaon R. I. Circle of Kirnapur Tehsil; 111.Balaghat: 1).12. Kumhari and 14. Bharweli Patwari Circles of Balaghat R.I.Circle of Balaghat Tehsil 2). Balaghat (M+OG) - MUN and 3). Lalbarra Tehsil ; 112.Waraseoni: 1). Waraseoni Tehsil, 2). Arambha R. I. Circle of Khairlanji Tehsil, 3).10.Khairlanji, 11. Khari, 12. Khursipar and 13. Kharkhari Patwari Circles of Khairlanji-R.I.Circle of Khairlanji Tehsil; 113.Katangi: 1). Katangi Tehsil, 2). Salebardi R. I. Circle of Khairlanji Tehsil, 3). 7. Chicholi, 8. Kumhali and 9. Bhorgarh Patwari Circles of KhairlanjiR.I.Circle of Khairlanji Tehsil; 114.Barghat (ST): 1). Barghat Tehsil and 2). Kurai Tehsil; and 115.Seoni: 1). Seoni-1, Seoni-2 and Bandol R. I. Circles of Seoni Tehsil, 2). 22. Paudi, 23. Mahlon, 24. Kalarbanki, 34. Pipariya, 41. Mundrai, 42. Indawadi and 43 Chichband Patwari Circles of Bhoma R. I. Circle of Seoni Tehsil, 3) Seoni (M) , 4). 10. Jhiri, 11. Tendni, 12.Gorakhpur, 13. Sukri, 14. Bijadeori, 15. Madwa, 16. Sagar, 17. Lakwah, 18. Dhariya, 19. Ramgarh, 20. Pandiwada, 22. Jogiwada, 23. Nandiya, 24. Singhodi, 25. Darbai and 63. Deogaon Patwari Circles of Chhapara R. I. Circle of Lakhnadon Tehsil.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Balaghat constituency was 73.45%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 78%, while it was 68% in 2014 and 57% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -4.16% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr Dhal Singh Bisen of BJP won in this constituency beating Madhu Bhagat of INC by a margin of 2,42,066 votes which was 17.64% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Bodhsingh Bhagat of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Hina Likhiram Kawre of INC by a margin of 96,041 votes which was 8.63% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, K D Deshmukh of BJP won this seat defeating Vishveshwar Bhagat of INC by a margin of 40,819 votes which was 5.39% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Dr Dhal Singh Bisen of BJP had a vote share of 50.71% in this seat.

In 2014, Bodhsingh Bhagat of BJP secured a vote share of 43.17% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, K D Deshmukh of BJP got a vote share of 39.64% in Balaghat.