Kolhapur

The geographic coordinates of Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency are: 16°27'28.1"N 74°06'05.0"E. Kolhapur shares its borders with three other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Kolhapur are: Maharashtra: Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Hatkanangle, Karnataka: Uttara Kannada. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Karnataka.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik of SS won in this seat defeating Dhananjay Mahadik of NCP by a margin of 2,70,568 votes which was 20.33% of the total votes cast for the seat. SS had a vote share of 56.22% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Dhananjay Mahadik of NCP emerged victorious in this seat beating Sanjay Sadashiv Mandalik of SS by a margin of 33,259 votes which was 2.64% of the total votes polled in the constituency. NCP secured a vote share of 48.22% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sadashivrao Dadoba Mandlik of IND won this seat beating Chhatrapati Sambhajiraje Shahu of NCP by a margin of 44,800 votes which was 4.35% of the total votes polled in the constituency. IND had a vote share of 41.59% in the seat.

Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 12% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 1%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 81%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,35,043 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,84,046 were male, 9,50,906 female and 91 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 18,80,496 registered voters, of which 9,84,046 were male, 9,17,275 female and 19 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 17,58,293 registered voters in this constituency, of which 9,09,286 were male, 8,49,002 female and 5 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 15,83,030 which included 8,01,748 male, and 7,81,282 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 6,151 in 2019, 10,872 in 2014 and 7,098 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 966, in 2019 it was 952, 934 in 2014 and 974 in 2009.

Kolhapur 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 2 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Kolhapur voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 47. Kolhapur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Maharashtra: 271. Chandgad: 1. Chandgad Tehsil, 2. Ajra Tehsil (Part) Revenue Circle, Maligre, 3. Gadhinglaj Tehsil (Part) Revenue Circle, Dundage, Halkarni, Mahagaon, Nesari; 272. Radhanagari: 1. Radhanagari Tehsil, 2. Bhudargad Tehsil, 3. Ajra Tehsil (Part) Revenue Circle, Ajra; 273. Kagal: 1. Kagal Tehsil, 2. Ajra Tehsil (Part) Revenue Circle, Uttur, 3. Gadhinglaj Tehsil (Part) Revenue Circle ,Gadhinglaj and Gadhinglaj (MC); 274. Kolhapur South: 1. Karvir Tehsil (Part) Revenue Circle, Mudsungi, Kaneri, Ispurli, 2. Kolhapur (M.Corp.) (Part) – Ward No. 15, 16, 23, 43 to 46, 51, 57, 58, 61, 64 & 66 to 72; 275. Karvir: 1. Gagan Bavda Tehsil, 2. Panhala Tehsil (Part) Revenue Circle, Bajar Bhogaon, Kale, 3. Karvir Tehsil (Part) Revenue Circle, Kuditre, Nigave Dumala, Haladi, Beed, Sangarul and 276 Kolhapur North: Karvir Tehsil (Part) Kolhapur (M.Corp.) (Part) – Ward No. 1 to 14, 17 to 22, 24 to 42, 47 to 50, 52 to 56, 59, 60, 62, 63 & 65.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Kolhapur constituency was 71.59%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 71%, while it was 72% in 2014 and 65% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +0.82% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik of SS won in this constituency beating Dhananjay Mahadik of NCP by a margin of 2,70,568 votes which was 20.33% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Dhananjay Mahadik of NCP was the winner in this seat beating Sanjay Sadashiv Mandalik of SS by a margin of 33,259 votes which was 2.64% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sadashivrao Dadoba Mandlik of IND won this seat defeating Chhatrapati Sambhajiraje Shahu of NCP by a margin of 44,800 votes which was 4.35% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik of SS had a vote share of 56.22% in this seat.

In 2014, Dhananjay Mahadik of NCP secured a vote share of 48.22% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Sadashivrao Dadoba Mandlik of IND got a vote share of 41.59% in Kolhapur.