Akola

The geographic coordinates of Akola Lok Sabha constituency are: 20°46'01.2"N 77°15'14.8"E. Akola shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Akola are: Maharashtra: Buldhana, Amravati, Yavatmal-Washim, Hingoli, Parbhani, Madhya Pradesh: Betul. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Madhya Pradesh.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao of BJP won in this seat defeating Ambedkar (Adv) Prakash Yashwant of VBA by a margin of 2,75,596 votes which was 24.62% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 49.5% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Patel Hidayat Ulla Barkat Ulla of INC by a margin of 2,03,116 votes which was 20.76% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 46.65% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao of BJP won this seat beating Ambedkar Prakash Yashwant of BBM by a margin of 64,848 votes which was 8.77% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 38.89% in the seat.

Akola Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 20% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 6%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 87%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Akola Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,90,814 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,77,500 were male, 9,13,269 female and 45 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 18,65,169 registered voters, of which 9,77,500 were male, 8,97,424 female and 48 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,72,643 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,82,014 were male, 7,90,609 female and 20 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,80,606 which included 7,68,569 male, and 7,12,037 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 3,430 in 2019, 2,782 in 2014 and 2,249 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 934, in 2019 it was 927, 896 in 2014 and 926 in 2009.

Akola Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 2 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 26, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 18, 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, Akola 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 6. Akola Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Maharashtra: 28. Akot: Akot- Telhara Tehsil, 2. Akot Tehsil (Part), Revenue Circle- Umara, Panaj, Akot and Akot (MC); 29. Balapur: Balapur- Balapur Tehsil, 2. Patur Tehsil, 3. Akola Tehsil (Part) Revenue Circle - Ugawa; 30. Akola West: Akola West-Akola Tehsil (Part) - Akola (M.Corp.) (Part), Ward No 1 to 7,13 to 30, 38 to 53 and 56 to 65; 31. Akola East: Akola East- Akola Tehsil (Part) - Akola (M.Corp.) (Part), Ward No 8 to 12, 31 to 37 and 54 to 55, 2. Akot Tehsil (Part), Revenue Circle-Kutasa, Chohatta, 3. Akola Tehsil (Part)-Ghusar, Palso BK., Borgaon Manju, Kapshi and Akola, Umari Pragane Balapur (CT) and Malkapur (CT; 32. Murtizapur (SC): Murtizapur- Murtizapur Tehsil, 2. Barshitakli Tehsil, and 3. Akola Tehsil (Part), Revenue Circle - Kurankhed; 33. Risod: Risod- Malegaon Tehsil, 2. Risod Tehsil .

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Akola constituency was 61.79%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 60%, while it was 59% in 2014 and 50% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +1.77% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao of BJP won in this constituency beating Ambedkar (Adv) Prakash Yashwant of VBA by a margin of 2,75,596 votes which was 24.62% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Patel Hidayat Ulla Barkat Ulla of INC by a margin of 2,03,116 votes which was 20.76% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao of BJP won this seat defeating Ambedkar Prakash Yashwant of BBM by a margin of 64,848 votes which was 8.77% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao of BJP had a vote share of 49.5% in this seat.

In 2014, Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao of BJP secured a vote share of 46.65% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao of BJP got a vote share of 38.89% in Akola.