Tuikum

Election results

In the 2018 Mizoram Assembly elections, Er Lalrinawma of MNF won in this seat defeating Sangzela Tlau of INC by a margin of 1,397 which was 10.24% of the total votes cast for the seat. MNF had a vote share of 39.85% in 2018 in this seat.

In 2013, Er Lalrinawma of MNF emerged victorious in this seat beating K Lianzuala of INC by a margin of 14 votes which was 0.11% of the total votes polled in the constituency. MNF had a vote share of 35.53% in the seat.

In the 2008 elections, K Lianzuala of INC won this seat beating Vanlalhlana of MPC by a margin of 402 votes which was 3.47% of the total votes polled in the constituency. MPC had a vote share of 36.81% in the seat.

Demographic profile

Tuikum Assembly constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 0% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 98.73%, according to the report of the Delimitation Commission of 2008. The estimated literacy level of the district in which this constituency falls in is 97.91%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the 2023 Mizoram Assembly elections, there were a total of 16,903 eligible electors in the constituency, of which 8,376 were male and 8,527 female and registered voters were of the third gender.
The electorate sex ratio in Tuikum in 2023 was 1,018 female voters for every 1,000 male voters.

In the 2018 Assembly polls, there were a total of 15,569 eligible electors, of which 7,790 were male, 7,779 female and 108 electors of the third gender.

In the 2013 Mizoram Assembly elections, there were a total of 14,353 eligible electors, of which 7,188 were male, 7,165 female and 0 voters of the third gender.

In the 2008 Assembly polls, there were a total of 13,265 eligible electors, of which 6,604 were male, 6,661 female and 0 electors of the third gender.

The number of service voters in Tuikum in 2018 was 108. In 2013, there were 98 service voters registered in the constituency and 76 in 2008.

Poll dates

Tuikum Assembly constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in the Mizoram Assembly elections 2023. The counting of votes is on Monday, December 4, 2023. In the 2018 elections this seat voted in Phase 1 on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 and the results were declared on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. In the 2013 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Wednesday, December 04, 2013 and the results were declared on Sunday, December 08, 2013. In 2008, Tuikum voted in Phase 1 on Tuesday, December 02, 2008 and the results were declared on Monday, December 08, 2008.

Extent

Assembly constituency no.27. Tuikum comprises of the following areas of Serchhip district in the North region of Mizoram: Wd No 5 Chhiahtlang in Serchhip (Notified Town), and Villages lungpho, Chhingchhip, Khawbel, Hmuntha, Rullam, Thentlang, Ngentiang, Sialhau, e Thinglian and Vanchengte in Serchhip R D Block; and Villages Baktawng, Buhkangkawn, Chanin, Hmawngkawn, Khumtung and Hualtu in Thingsulthliah R D Block; and Tlungvel, Darlawng, and Phulmawi in Thingsulthliah R D Block of District Aizawl.

This constituency covers an approximate area of 532 square kilometers and the geographic coordinates of Tuikum is: 23°24'34.9"N 92°54'54.0"E.

A total of five Assembly constituencies in the state of Mizoram share borders with Tuikum constituency, which are: Serchhip, Aizawl South-III, Tawi, Lengteng, Hrangturzo. This constituency shares an inter-state/international border with no other state.

Voter turnout

According to Election Commission of India data, in the 2023 Mizoram Assembly elections, the estimated voter turnout in this seat was 87.32%. In 2018 this seat registered a turnout of 87.69%, while it was 87.68% in 2013 and 87.37% in 2008. The estimated turnout in 2023 was -0.37% compared to the 2018 turnout.

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