Chhattisgarh Election Trivia
Interesting facts about Chhattisgarh Assembly elections
Often it is the small facts that are the most interesting. For this 2023 Chhattisgarh Assembly election season, we attempt to dig out interesting and little known facts related to the politics and elections . Scroll down to know and don't forget to share with your friends about your #TIL moment (for the uninitiated, #TIL stands for Today I Learned).
Out of the 90 constituencies, how many seats are vacant?
Vaishali Nagar and Balodabazar are the two Assembly constituencies in Chhattisgarh which currently have vacant MLA seats.
Constituencies that recorded highest and lowest margins previously
In the 2018 Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, the lowest margin was in Dhamtari constituency won by Ranjana Dipendra Sahu (BJP) by 464 votes. The highest margin was in Kawardha constituency won by Akbar Bhai (INC) by 59,284 votes.
Lowest Voter Turnout
In the 2018 Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, the least number of votes were polled in Bijapur, despite Manendragarh being the smallest electorate constituency.
Largest and smallest constituencies in the state
With 361,421 eligible electors in the 2023 Assembly elections, Kasdol is the largest constituency in Chhattisgarh, whereas Manendragarh stands as the smallest constituency with 134,578 electors
Third gender representation
In both 2018 and 2023, Raipur City North constituency boasts the highest number of third-gender voters.
Party strongholds in the state
In the past three Assembly elections, the BJP has maintained control over five constituencies: Mungeli, Beltara, Raipur City South, Bindranawagarh and Vaishali Nagar. Meanwhile, the INC has secured dominance in eight constituencies: Lundra, Ambikapur, Sitapur, Kharsia, Pali-Tanakhar, Khujji, Mohala-Manpur and Konta.
Which region has the most and least number of constituencies in Chhattisgarh?
Electorally, the Central Chhattisgarh region is the largest in the state, housing 43 of the 90 Assembly constituencies. The South region is the smallest with 13 seats.
What is the distribution of reserved Assembly seats in Chhattisgarh?
Chhattisgarh reserves 39 out of its 90 Assembly seats, with 29 constituencies designated for Scheduled Tribes and 10 for Scheduled Castes.
How much can a candidate spend?
In 2022, the Election Commission hiked the poll expenditure limit for contesting candidates due to the rise in the cost inflation index and the size of the electorate.
Can a candidate lose a security deposit?
If a candidate fails to get 1/6 (16.67%) of the total valid votes cast in that constituency then the security deposit is seized by the Election Commission of India.
What is an election deposit?
An election deposit is the sum of money that every candidate contesting a Parliamentary or Assembly election is required to deposit with the Election Commission.
What are reserved constituencies?
Reserved constituencies are constituencies in which seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Tribes based on the size of their population.
Which state has the largest Assembly?
UP has more assembly constituencies than any other state in India.
Who bears the cost of Assembly Elections?
State assembly elections that are held independently are completely borne by the state government.
What is a Legislative Assembly?
A legislative body in the states and union territories of India.
Difference of MP and MLA
What is the difference between between a Member of Parliament and Member of Legislative Assembly.
| Total seats | 90 |
| Reserved for SCs | 10 |
| Reserved for STs | 29 |
| General seats | 51 |