Bhadrak

The geographic coordinates of Bhadrak Lok Sabha constituency are: 21°03'47.9"N 86°30'19.4"E. Bhadrak shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Bhadrak are: Kendrapara, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Balasore. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Manjulata Mandal of BJD won in this seat defeating Avimanyu Sethi of BJP by a margin of 28,791 votes which was 2.35% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJD had a vote share of 41.78% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Arjun Charan Sethi of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Sangram Keshari Jena of INC by a margin of 1,79,359 votes which was 16.59% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 46.46% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Arjun Charan Sethi of BJD won this seat beating Ananta Prasad Sethi of INC by a margin of 54,938 votes which was 5.91% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD had a vote share of 44.86% in the seat.

Bhadrak Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 23% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 3%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 83%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Bhadrak Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,42,287 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,96,706 were male, 8,45,411 female and 170 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,61,661 registered voters, of which 8,96,706 were male, 7,99,406 female and 124 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,69,498 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,74,566 were male, 6,94,893 female and 39 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,72,356 which included 7,12,608 male, and 6,59,748 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 2,825 in 2019, 3,455 in 2014 and 2,746 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 943, in 2019 it was 927, 897 in 2014 and 926 in 2009.

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

In 2009, Bhadrak 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 7. Bhadrak Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 41. Soro (SC): 1. Soro Block 2. Anji, Aruhabad, Avana, Bahanaga, Baripada, Bishnupur, Chittol, Dandaharipur, Gopalpur, Kalyani, Kharsahapur, Kochiakoili, Kuruda, Sahaspura, Saud and Talakurunia GPs of Bahanaga Block. 3. Soro (NAC); 42. Simulia: 1. Khaira Block, 2. Simulia Block; 43. Bhandaripokhari: 1. Bonth Block, 2. Bhandaripokhari Block ; 44. Bhadrak: 1. Bhadrak Block, 2. Bhadrak (M) ; 45. Basudevpur: 1. Basudevpur Block 2. Bhatapada, Saya, Bahabalpur, Sindol, Kolha, Mukundapur and Maharampur GPs of Tihidi Block 3.Basudevpur (NAC); 46. Dhamnagar (SC): 1. Dhamnagar Block 2. Paliabindha, Achak, Dolasahi, Guamal, Talapada, Kubera, Biliana, Baro, Bodak, Kanpada, Shyamsundarpur and Talagopabindha GPs of Tihidi Block; and 47. Chandabali: 1. Chandabali Block , 2. Daulatapur, Bamanbindha, Jamjodi, Rajnagar, Barasar, Sahapur and Gobindapur GPs of Tihidi Block.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Bhadrak constituency was 70.34%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 74%, while it was 74% in 2014 and 68% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.39% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Manjulata Mandal of BJD won in this constituency beating Avimanyu Sethi of BJP by a margin of 28,791 votes which was 2.35% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Arjun Charan Sethi of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Sangram Keshari Jena of INC by a margin of 1,79,359 votes which was 16.59% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Arjun Charan Sethi of BJD won this seat defeating Ananta Prasad Sethi of INC by a margin of 54,938 votes which was 5.91% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Manjulata Mandal of BJD had a vote share of 41.78% in this seat.

In 2014, Arjun Charan Sethi of BJD secured a vote share of 46.46% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Arjun Charan Sethi of BJD got a vote share of 44.86% in Bhadrak.