Rinchenpong

Demographic profile

There were a total of 15,982 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Assembly election, of which 8,020 were male, 7,962 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2019 Assembly elections, there were a total of 14,756 registered voters, of which 8,020 were male, 7,144 female and 0 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 12,515 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,565 were male, 5,950 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 10,185 which included 5,365 male, and 4,820 female.

The number of service voters in Assembly constituency was 24 in 2019, 14 in 2014 and 10 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 993, in 2019 it was 939, 906 in 2014 and 898 in 2009.

Poll dates

Rinchenpong Assembly constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2024 Sikkim Assembly elections on Friday, April 19, 2024. The counting of votes is on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

In the 2019 state Assembly elections, this seat voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 11, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls, this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Saturday, April 12, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Rinchenpong voted in Phase 1 on Tuesday, April 30, 2009 and the results were declared on Tuesday, May 16, 2009.

Extent

According the latest delimitation documents for 5. Rinchenpong Assembly seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Sikkim: Revenue Blocks : Tadong, Rinchenpong, Jeel, Hathidunga, Bum, Rishi, Bara-samdong, Deythang, Parrengaon, Sribadam, Takuthang, Chuchen, Tinzerbong, Suldung, Kamling, Suntaley, Khanisherbung And Sangadorji Of Soreng Sub-division.

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Sikkim Assembly elections, the estimated voter turnout in this Sikkim constituency was 83.83%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 85.6%, while it was 86.26% in 2014 and 87.22% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -1.77% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Sikkim Assembly elections, Karma Sonam Lepcha of SDF won in this constituency beating Phurba Tsh. Bhutia of SKM by a margin of 1,069 votes which was 8.48% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Karma Sonam Lepcha of SDF was the winner in this seat beating Pema Kinzang Bhutia of SKM by a margin of 4,456 votes which was 41.47% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Assembly elections, Dawa Norbu Takarpa of SDF won this seat defeating Pema Kinzang Bhutia of INC by a margin of 4,293 votes which was 48.47% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Sikkim Assembly elections, Karma Sonam Lepcha of SDF had a vote share of 52.24% in this seat. In 2014, Karma Sonam Lepcha of SDF secured a vote share of 68.37% in this constituency. In the 2009 Assembly elections, Dawa Norbu Takarpa of SDF got a vote share of 72.69% in Rinchenpong.