Valmiki Nagar

In the November 7, 2020 bypolls for Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency, Sunil Kumar of JDU won from this seat defeating Pravesh Kumar Mishra of INC by a margin of 22,539 votes which was 2.13% of the total votes cast for the seat. JDU had a vote share of 38.08% in the bye-elections.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Baidyanath Prasad Mahto of JDU won in this seat defeating Shashwat Kedar of INC by a margin of 3,54,616 votes which was 34.36% of the total votes cast for the seat. JDU had a vote share of 58.38% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Satish Chandra Dubey of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Purnmasi Ram of INC by a margin of 1,17,795 votes which was 13.09% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 40.44% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Baidyanath Prasad Mahto of JDU won this seat beating Fakhruddin of IND by a margin of 1,83,675 votes which was 30.64% of the total votes polled in the constituency. JDU had a vote share of 46.33% in the seat.

Demographic profile

Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 15% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 9%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 54%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,15,073 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,60,632 were male, 8,54,370 female and 71 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,65,502 registered voters, of which 9,60,632 were male, 7,70,575 female and 96 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,56,598 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,86,312 were male, 6,70,236 female and 50 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,75,653 which included 6,90,155 male, and 5,85,498 female.

The number of service voters in Balmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency was 1,454 in 2019, 424 in 2014 and 265 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 889, in 2019 it was 861, 852 in 2014 and 848 in 2009.

Poll dates

Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 6 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 6 on Sunday, May 12, 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, Valmiki Nagar 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 1. Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 1. Valmiki Nagar: CD Blocks Piprasi, Madhubani, Thakrahan & Bhitaha, Gram Panchayats Valmiki Nagar, Laxmipur Rampurwa, Santpur Soharia, Champapur Gonauli, Naurangia Dardari, Mahuawa Katharawa, Harnatand, Balua Chhatraul, Dewaria Taruanwa, Bharachhi, Belahawa Madanpur, Bakuli Panchgwa, Binwalia Bodhser, Nayagaon Rampur, Mangalpur Ausani, Borawal Narawal, Semra Katkuiya, Yamunapur Tadwalia, Jimari Nautanawa & Dholbajwa Laxmipur of Sidhaw CD Block; 2. Ramnagar (SC): CD Blocks Ramnagar & Gaunaha; 3. Narkatiaganj: Gram Panchayats Dhumnagar, Shikarpur, Hardi Tedha, Semari, Manwa Parsi, Chamua, Nautanwa, Dumaria, Binawalia, Maldahiya Pokhariya, Kehunia Roari, Parorahan, Purainia Harsari, Rajpur Tumkaria, Sugauli, Kundilpur, Bheriharwa, Gokhula, Kesharia, Kukura, Serahwa, Rakahi Champapur, Banwaria, Bhasurari & Narkatiaganj (NA) of Narkatiganj CD Block; Gram Panchayats Telpur, Deurawa, Bagahi Basawaria, Dhobini, Gonauli Dumra & Lakar Sisai of Lauriya CD Block; 4. Bagaha: CD Block Bagaha inlcluding Nagar Parishad Bagaha, Gram Panchayats Bairagi, Sonbarsha, Vairati Bariarwa, Kharhat Tribhauni, Chamawalia & Paikwalia Maryadpur of Sidhaw CD Block; 5. Lauriya: CD Block Yogapatti, Gram Panchayats Siswania, Kataiya, Marahiya Pakari, Mathia, Lauriya, Belwa Lakhanpur, Gobaraura, Bahuarwa, Dhobani Dharampur, Dhamaura, Daniyal Prasauna, Sathi, Singhpur Satawaria, Basantpur & Baswariya Parautola of Lauriya CD Block; 9. Sikta: CD Blocks Mainatanr & Sikta, Gram Panchayats Barawa Barauli, Somgarh & Bhavta of Narkatiaganj 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 Valmiki Nagar constituency was 60.19%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 62%, while it was 62% in 2014 and 47% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -1.78% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Baidyanath Prasad Mahto of JDU won in this constituency beating Shashwat Kedar of INC by a margin of 3,54,616 votes which was 34.36% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Satish Chandra Dubey of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Purnmasi Ram of INC by a margin of 1,17,795 votes which was 13.09% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Baidyanath Prasad Mahto of JDU won this seat defeating Fakhruddin of IND by a margin of 1,83,675 votes which was 30.64% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Baidyanath Prasad Mahto of JDU had a vote share of 58.38% in this seat.

In 2014, Satish Chandra Dubey of BJP secured a vote share of 40.44% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Baidyanath Prasad Mahto of JDU got a vote share of 46.33% in Valmiki Nagar.