Krishnanagar

The geographic coordinates of Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency are: 23°24'20.9"N 88°29'45.2"E. Krishnanagar shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Krishnanagar are: Baharampur, Murshidabad, Ranaghat, Bardhaman Purba, Bardhaman Durgapur, Bolpur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Mahua Moitra of TMC won in this seat defeating Kalyan Chaubey of BJP by a margin of 63,218 votes which was 4.63% of the total votes cast for the seat. TMC had a vote share of 44.99% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Tapas Paul of TMC emerged victorious in this seat beating Jha Shantanu of CPM by a margin of 71,255 votes which was 5.71% of the total votes polled in the constituency. TMC secured a vote share of 35.16% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Tapas Paul of TMC won this seat beating Jyotirmoyee Sikdar of CPM by a margin of 77,386 votes which was 7.4% of the total votes polled in the constituency. TMC had a vote share of 42.42% in the seat.

Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 23% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 2%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 70%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,55,631 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,06,805 were male, 8,48,800 female and 26 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,31,698 registered voters, of which 9,06,805 were male, 7,82,787 female and 41 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,76,783 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,69,981 were male, 7,06,791 female and 11 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,23,082 which included 6,43,478 male, and 5,79,604 female.

The number of service voters in Krishna Nagar, Reui, Krishnagar Lok Sabha constituency was 6,832 in 2019, 4,677 in 2014 and 3,399 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 936, in 2019 it was 922, 918 in 2014 and 901 in 2009.

Krishnanagar 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 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 5 on Monday, May 12, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Krishnanagar voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, May 07, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 12. Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of West Bengal: 78. Tehatta: 1. Betai-I, Betai-II, Chhitka, Kanainagar, Natna, Patharghata-I, Raghunathpur, Shyamnagar and Tehatta GPs of CDB Tehatta-I 2. Dighal Kandi, Nandanpur, Narayanpur-I and Narayanpur-II GPs of CDB Karimpur-II; 79. Palashipara: 1. Chanderghat and Patharghata-II GPs of CDB Tehatta-I 2. CDB Tehatta-II, 3. Bikrampur, Bilkumari, Dhananjaypur and Haranagar GPs of CDB Nakashipara; 80. Kaliganj: Bara Chandghar, Debagram, Faridpur, Gobra, Hatgachha, Juranpur, Kaliganj, Matiari, Mira-I, Mira-II, Panighata, Plassey-I and Plassey-II GPs of CDB Kaliganj; 81. Nakashipara: 1. Bethua Dahari-I and Bethua Dahari-II, Billwa Gram, Birpur-I, Birpur-II, Dharmada, Dogachhia, Majher Gram, Muragachha, Nakasipara and Patikabari GPs of CDB Nakashipara 2. Palit Begia and Rajarampur Ghoraikhetra GPs of CDB Kaliganj; 82. Chapra: CDB Chapra; 83. Krishnanagar Uttar: 1. Krishnanagar (M), 2. Bhandar Khola, Bhimpur, Asannagar, Dogachhi and Pora Gachha GPs of CDB Krishnanagar-I; 84. Nabadwip: 1. CDB Nabadwip, 2. Nabadwip (M), 3. Bhaluka and Joania GPs of CDB Krishnanagar-I.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Krishnanagar constituency was 80.65%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 84%, while it was 85% in 2014 and 86% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.09% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Mahua Moitra of TMC won in this constituency beating Kalyan Chaubey of BJP by a margin of 63,218 votes which was 4.63% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Tapas Paul of TMC was the winner in this seat beating Jha Shantanu of CPM by a margin of 71,255 votes which was 5.71% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Tapas Paul of TMC won this seat defeating Jyotirmoyee Sikdar of CPM by a margin of 77,386 votes which was 7.4% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Mahua Moitra of TMC had a vote share of 44.99% in this seat.

In 2014, Tapas Paul of TMC secured a vote share of 35.16% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Tapas Paul of TMC got a vote share of 42.42% in Krishnanagar.