Maharajganj

The geographic coordinates of Maharajganj Lok Sabha constituency are: 27°08'44.9"N 83°33'43.9"E. Maharajganj shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Maharajganj are: Domariyaganj, Gorakhpur, Kushi Nagar, Bihar: Valmiki Nagar. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Bihar.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Pankaj Choudhary of BJP won in this seat defeating Akhilesh of SP by a margin of 3,40,424 votes which was 15.48% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 59.19% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Pankaj of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Kashi Nath Shukla of BSP by a margin of 2,40,458 votes which was 22.77% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 44.65% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Harsh Vardhan of INC won this seat beating Ganesh Shanker Pandey of BSP by a margin of 1,23,628 votes which was 14.73% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 36.38% in the seat.

Maharajganj Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 18% 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 63%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Maharajganj Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 20,04,050 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 10,55,607 were male, 9,48,367 female and 76 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 19,15,408 registered voters, of which 10,55,607 were male, 8,91,493 female and 263 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 17,43,131 registered voters in this constituency, of which 9,46,234 were male, 7,96,767 female and 130 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 15,09,167 which included 8,11,525 male, and 6,97,642 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 2,498 in 2019, 421 in 2014 and 507 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 898, in 2019 it was 871, 842 in 2014 and 860 in 2009.

Maharajganj 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 7 on Sunday, May 19, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 6 on Monday, May 12, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Maharajganj 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 63. Maharajganj Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Uttar Pradesh: 315. Pharenda: 3 Pharenda Tehsil; 316. Nautanwa: 1 Nautanwa Tehsil; 317. Siswa: 2 Nichlaul Tehsil; 318. Maharajganj (SC): KCs 1 Sadar, 2 Ghughuli, 4 Bhitauli, Mahrajganj MB & Ghughuli NP of 4 Maharajganj Tehsil; 319. Paniyra: KCs 3 Partawal, 5 Paniyra & 6 Katarari of 4 Maharajganj Tehsil.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Maharajganj constituency was 60.08%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 64%, while it was 61% in 2014 and 56% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.98% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Pankaj Choudhary of BJP won in this constituency beating Akhilesh of SP by a margin of 3,40,424 votes which was 15.48% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Pankaj of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Kashi Nath Shukla of BSP by a margin of 2,40,458 votes which was 22.77% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Harsh Vardhan of INC won this seat defeating Ganesh Shanker Pandey of BSP by a margin of 1,23,628 votes which was 14.73% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Pankaj Choudhary of BJP had a vote share of 59.19% in this seat.

In 2014, Pankaj of BJP secured a vote share of 44.65% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Harsh Vardhan of INC got a vote share of 36.38% in Maharajganj.