Kalahandi

The geographic coordinates of Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency are: 19°45'00.0"N 83°00'00.0"E. Kalahandi shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Kalahandi are: Odisha: Nabarangpur, Koraput, Kandhamal, Bolangir, Chhatisgarh: Mahasamund. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Chhatisgarh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Basanta Kumar Panda of BJP won in this seat defeating Puspendra Singh Deo of BJD by a margin of 26,814 votes which was 2.18% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 35.18% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Arka Keshari Deo of BJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Pradipta Kumar Naik of BJP by a margin of 56,347 votes which was 5.04% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJD secured a vote share of 33.19% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Bhakta Charan Das of INC won this seat beating Subash Chandra Nayak of BJD by a margin of 1,54,037 votes which was 15.73% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 41.03% in the seat.

Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 17% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 30%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 59%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 16,87,312 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,44,709 were male, 8,42,493 female and 110 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,11,056 registered voters, of which 8,44,709 were male, 7,96,295 female and 117 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,74,135 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,50,694 were male, 7,23,392 female and 49 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,21,959 which included 7,12,599 male, and 7,09,360 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,025 in 2019, 367 in 2014 and 321 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 997, in 2019 it was 977, 964 in 2014 and 995 in 2009.

Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 4 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, May 13, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 11, 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, Kalahandi 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 11. Kalahandi Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 71. Nuapada: 1. Nuapada Block, 2. Komna Block, 3. Khariar Road (NAC); 72. Khariar: 1. Boden Block, 2. Sinapalli Block, 3. Khariar Block, 4. Khariar (NAC); 77. Lanjigarh (ST): 1. Lanjigar Block 2. Thuamul Rampur Block 3. Anlabhata, Badakarlakot, Badpujhariaguda, Baner, Bhainripali, Dhansuli, Hirapur, Jaipatna, Kuchagaon, Mangalpur, Mukhiguda, Paikkendumundi, Pratappur, Rengalpalli, Sargiguda and Uchhula GPs of Jaipatana Block 4. Risigaon, Duarsuni, Sagada, Jugsaipatna, Chancher, Kuturukhamar, Malgaon and Tal Belgaon GPs of Bhawanipatna Block; 78. Junagarh: 1. Junagarh Block 2. Golamunda Block 3. Junagarh (NAC); 79. Dharmgarh: 1. Koksara Block 2. Dharmgarh Block 3. Kalampur Block 4. Bandigaon and Ranamal GPs of Jaipatana Block; 80. Bhawanipatna (SC): 1. Madiguda, Chahagaon, Karlapada, Chheliamal, Kalam, Karlaguda, Thuapadar, Dadpur, Deypur, Gudialipadar, Kamthana, Kuliamal, Gand-Barajhola, Medinipur, Seinpur, Palsijharan, Udepur, Matia, Borda, Kendupati, Gurujung, Borbhata, Dumuria, Artal and Palana GPs of Bhawanipatna Block 2. Adhamunda, Balasi, Boria, Chancher, Deogaon, Fatakmal, Gaigaon, Gokuleswar, Kandel, Kikia, Kundabandha, Laitara, Nasigaon, Pastikudi, Patharla, Sirol and Utkela GPs of Kesinga Block 3. Bhawanipatna (M) 4. Kesinga (NAC); and 81. Narla: 1.Karlamunda Block 2. Madanpur-Rampur Block 3. Narla Block 4. Belkhandi, Hatikhoj, Kantesir, Kashurpada, Nunmath, Paralsingha, Sirjapalli, Tundla and Turlakhman GPs of . Kesinga Block.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Kalahandi constituency was 77.90%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 76%, while it was 76% in 2014 and 69% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +1.66% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Basanta Kumar Panda of BJP won in this constituency beating Puspendra Singh Deo of BJD by a margin of 26,814 votes which was 2.18% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Arka Keshari Deo of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Pradipta Kumar Naik of BJP by a margin of 56,347 votes which was 5.04% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Bhakta Charan Das of INC won this seat defeating Subash Chandra Nayak of BJD by a margin of 1,54,037 votes which was 15.73% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Basanta Kumar Panda of BJP had a vote share of 35.18% in this seat.

In 2014, Arka Keshari Deo of BJD secured a vote share of 33.19% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Bhakta Charan Das of INC got a vote share of 41.03% in Kalahandi.