Bhavnagar

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shiyal of BJP won in this seat defeating Patel Manharbhai Nagjibhai (Vasani) of INC by a margin of 3,29,519 votes which was 31.65% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 63.33% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shiyal of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Rathod Pravinbhai Jinabhai of INC by a margin of 2,95,488 votes which was 25.34% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 47.13% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Rajendrasinh Ghanshyamsinh Rana (Rajubhai Rana) of BJP won this seat beating Gohilmahavirsinhbhagirathsinh of INC by a margin of 5,893 votes which was 0.94% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 34.2% in the seat.

Demographic profile

Bhavnagar Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 6% 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 77%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 19,09,190 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,90,923 were male, 9,18,226 female and 41 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,68,297 registered voters, of which 9,90,923 were male, 8,47,141 female and 35 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,94,531 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,34,571 were male, 7,59,936 female and 24 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,81,619 which included 7,16,544 male, and 6,65,075 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,257 in 2019, 805 in 2014 and 480 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 927, in 2019 it was 920, 911 in 2014 and 928 in 2009.

Poll dates

Bhavnagar Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 3 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 3 on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Bhavnagar voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 30, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Extent

According the latest delimitation documents for 15. Bhavnagar Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Gujarat: 100. Talaja: Talaja Taluka, Ghogha Taluka (Part) Village – Lakadiya; 102. Palitana: Palitana Taluka. Sihor Taluka (Part) Villages - Bhutiya, Gadhula, Panch Talavada, Vavdi (Gajabhai), Ishvariya, Sanosara, Piparadi, Zariya, Ramdhari, Ambla, Amargadh, Panchvada, Sandhida, Sarkadiya (Songadh), Padapan, Sarvedi, Dhankan Kunda, Chorvadala, Piparala, Nava Jaliya, Meghvadar, Kanad, Malvan, Todi, Toda, Khari, Sakhvadar, Jambala, Devgana, Bordi, Rajpara (Tana), Limbaddhar, Madhada, Budhana, Lavarda, Vavdi (Vachhani), Tana, Ratanpar, Agiyali, Tarakpaldi, Karmadiya, Thala, Bekdi, Gundala, Dhundhsar, Sarkadia (Tana), Varal, Bhankhal, Thorali; 103. Bhavnagar Rural: Bhavnagar Taluka (Part) Villages - Rajgadh, Velavadar, Mithapar, Kanatalav, Adhelai, Bhadbhid, Ganeshgadh, Kotda, Jashavantpar, Gundala, Sanes, Savaikot, Savainagar, Nava Madhiya, Khetakhatli, Narbad, Kalatalav, Juna Madhiya, Devaliya, Paliyad, Undevi, Kamlej, Kardej, Bhojpura, Shampara Kho, Sodvadra, Shedhavadar, Fariyadka, Sidsar, Shampara(Sidsar), Adhewada, Budhel, Bhuteshwar, Bhumbhali, Thordi, Kobdi, Pithalpar, Rampar, Surka, Juna Ratanpar, Nava Ratanpar, Gundi, Vavdi, Sartanpar, Bhadi, Bhandariya, Nagdhaniba, Alapar, Bhadbhediya, Koliyak, Hathab, Khadsaliya, Thalsar, Lakhanka, Ghogha Taluka - Entire taluka except village – Lakadiya, Sihor Taluka (Part) Villages - Sedarda, Ukharla, Paldi, Navagam (Mota), Maglana, Ghanghali, Bhangadh, Nesda, Bholad, Khakhariya, Vadiya, Usrad, Pipaliya, Nana Surka, Kantodiya, Vav, Songadh, Mota Surka, Kachotiya, Rajpara (Khodiyar), Juna Jaliya, Dhrupka, Mahadevpara, Valavad, Karkoliya, Sar, Khambha, Bhadli, Rabarika, Kajavadar, Sihor (M); 104. Bhavnagar East: Bhavnagar Taluka (Part) Villages - Ruva, Tarsimiya, Malanka, Akwada, Bhavnagar Taluka (Part) - Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15; 105. Bhavnagar West: Bhavnagar Taluka (Part) Villages - Ruva, Tarsimiya, Malanka, Akwada, Bhavnagar Taluka (Part) - Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15; 106. Gadhada (SC): Gadhada Taluka (Part) Villages - Viravadi, Rojmal, Limbali, Kerala, Haripar, Mandavdhar, Rampara, Itariya, Vavdi, Moti Kundal, Samadhiyala, Raliyana, Bodki, Vanali, Khopala, Virdi, Chiroda, Padvadar, Ingorala, Limbadiya, Sitapar, Pipardi, Ghogha Samdi, Gundala, Sanjanavadar, Gadhali, Kamparadi, Chabhadiya, Rajpipala, Limbala, Chosla, Ankadiya, Malpara, Padapan, Junavadar, Rasnal, Patana, Khijadiya, Anida, Mandva, Bhandariya, Dhasa, Jalalpur, Nana Umarda, Mota Umarda, Vikaliya, Gadhada (M), Umrala Taluka, Vallabhipur Taluka; 107. Botad: Botad Taluka, Gadhada Taluka (Part) Villages - Dhrufaniya, Hamapar, Ingorala (Khalsa), Janada, Pipaliya, Tatam, Bhimdad, Derala, Ratanvav, Ratanpar, Sakhpar Mota, Gala, Salangpar Nanu, Meghvadiya, Sakhpar Nana, Surka, Ningala, Shiyanagar, Zinzavadar, Ugamedi, Goradka, Holaya, Raypar, Adtala, Pipal, Tatana, Ishvariya, Lakhanka.

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Bhavnagar constituency was 53.92%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 59%, while it was 58% in 2014 and 45% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -4.97% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dr Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shiyal of BJP won in this constituency beating Patel Manharbhai Nagjibhai (Vasani) of INC by a margin of 3,29,519 votes which was 31.65% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shiyal of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Rathod Pravinbhai Jinabhai of INC by a margin of 2,95,488 votes which was 25.34% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Rajendrasinh Ghanshyamsinh Rana (Rajubhai Rana) of BJP won this seat defeating Gohilmahavirsinhbhagirathsinh of INC by a margin of 5,893 votes which was 0.94% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Dr Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shiyal of BJP had a vote share of 63.33% in this seat.

In 2014, Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shiyal of BJP secured a vote share of 47.13% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Rajendrasinh Ghanshyamsinh Rana (Rajubhai Rana) of BJP got a vote share of 34.2% in Bhavnagar.