Muzaffarpur

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ajay Nishad of BJP won in this seat defeating Raj Bhushan Choudhary of VSIP by a margin of 4,09,988 votes which was 38.75% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 63% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Ajay Nishad of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Akhilesh Pd Singh of INC by a margin of 2,22,422 votes which was 23.44% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 49.46% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Jai Narayan Prasad Nishad of JDU won this seat beating Bhagwanlal Sahni of LJP by a margin of 47,809 votes which was 7.69% of the total votes polled in the constituency. JDU had a vote share of 31.37% in the seat.

Demographic profile

Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 16% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 0%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 65%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,49,028 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,76,168 were male, 8,72,803 female and 57 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,30,553 registered voters, of which 9,76,168 were male, 8,07,889 female and 32 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,51,363 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,30,943 were male, 7,20,390 female and 30 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,39,949 which included 7,17,235 male, and 6,22,714 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 2,774 in 2019, 2,940 in 2014 and 2,108 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 894, in 2019 it was 876, 867 in 2014 and 868 in 2009.

Poll dates

Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 5 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, May 20, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 5 on Monday, May 6, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 5 on Wednesday, May 07, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Muzaffarpur voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Extent

According the latest delimitation documents for 15. Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 88. Gaighat: CD Blocks Gaighat & Bandra, Gram Panchayats Katra, Sonpur, Berai South, Dhanaur, Madhepura & Shivdaspur of Katra CD Block; 89. Aurai: CD Block Aurai, Gram Panchayats Belpakauna, Berai North, Changel, Hathauri, Jajuar East, Jajuar West, Jajuar Middle, Katai, Khanguradih, Lakhanpur, Nagwara, Pahsaul, Bansghatta, Barri, Tehwara & Bandhapura of Katra CD Block; 91. Bochahan (SC): Gram Panchayats Adi Gopalpur, Balthi Rasulpur, Bhootane, Deogan, Karanpur North, Karanpur South, Lohsari, Maidapur, Majhauli, Sahila Rampur, Sarfuddinpur, Unsar & Vishunpur Jagdish of Bochahan CD Block; Gram Panchayats Abdul Nagar Urf Madhopur, Baikatpur, Barajagannath, Bhikhanpur, Chhapra Megh, Dumri, Jamalabad, Jhapahan, Kanauli Vishundutta, Khabra, Manika Harikesh, Manika Vishunpur Chand, Mushahri Alias Radha Nagar, Narauli, Prahladpur, Rajwara Bhagwan, Rohua, Sahbazpur, Shekhpur, Sherpur, Susta & Taraura Gopalpur of Mushahri CD Block; 92. Sakra (SC): CD Blocks Dholi Muraul & Sakra; 93. Kurhani: CD Block Kurhani; 94. Muzaffarpur: Gram Panchayats Bhagwanpur, Madhubani, Majhauli Khetal, Patahi & Muzaffarpur (M Corp) of Musahari CD Block.

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Muzaffarpur constituency was 59.47%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 61%, while it was 61% in 2014 and 46% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -1.67% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ajay Nishad of BJP won in this constituency beating Raj Bhushan Choudhary of VSIP by a margin of 4,09,988 votes which was 38.75% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Ajay Nishad of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Akhilesh Pd Singh of INC by a margin of 2,22,422 votes which was 23.44% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Jai Narayan Prasad Nishad of JDU won this seat defeating Bhagwanlal Sahni of LJP by a margin of 47,809 votes which was 7.69% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ajay Nishad of BJP had a vote share of 63% in this seat.

In 2014, Ajay Nishad of BJP secured a vote share of 49.46% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Jai Narayan Prasad Nishad of JDU got a vote share of 31.37% in Muzaffarpur.