Gandhinagar

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Amit Shah of BJP won in this seat defeating Dr C J Chavda of INC by a margin of 5,57,014 votes which was 43.38% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 69.58% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, L K Advani of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Kiritbhai Ishvarbhai Patel of INC by a margin of 4,83,121 votes which was 42.55% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 68.12% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, L K Advani of BJP won this seat beating Patel Sureshkumar Chaturdas (Suresh Patel) of INC by a margin of 1,21,747 votes which was 15.4% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 54.89% in the seat.

Demographic profile

Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 11% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 2%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 85%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 21,50,110 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 11,04,559 were male, 10,45,481 female and 70 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 19,45,772 registered voters, of which 11,04,559 were male, 9,41,434 female and 47 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 17,33,972 registered voters in this constituency, of which 9,00,744 were male, 8,33,210 female and 18 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 15,55,709 which included 7,99,664 male, and 7,56,045 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 623 in 2019, 895 in 2014 and 508 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 947, in 2019 it was 937, 925 in 2014 and 945 in 2009.

Poll dates

Gandhinagar 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, Gandhinagar 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 6. Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Gujarat: 36. Gandhinagar North: Gandhinagar Taluka (Part) Villages - Rupal, Vasan, Unava, Pindharada, Piplaj, Randheja, Sonipur, Sardhav, Jalund, Adraj Moti, Kolavada, Pethapur, Vavol, Gandhinagar (NAC); 38. Kalol: Kalol Taluka (Part) Villages - Bhavpura, Kantha, Nava, Golthara, Nardipur, Mokhasan, Dingucha, Pansar, Bhadol, Dhamasna, Isand, Vadavsvami, Bileshvarpura, Dhanot, Chhatral, Ola, Arsodiya, Pratappura, Piyaj, Borisana, Dhanaj, Palsana, Sherisa, Ramnagar, Vansajada, Bhoyan Moti, Sabaspur, Usmanabad, Ganpatpura, Jaspur, Dantali, Vadsar, Karoli, Hajipur, Bhimasan, Jethlaj, Khatraj, Sanavad, Santej, Rakanpur, Ranchhodpura, Nasmed, Adhana, Mulasana, Vayana, Vansajada Dhedia, Unali, Rancharada, Nandoli, Palodiya, Chhatral (INA), Kalol (INA), Saij, Kalol (M); 40. Sanand: Sanand Taluka, Bavla Taluka (Part) Villages - Vasna Nanodara, Nanodara, Kavla, Sankod, Vasna Dhedhal, Dhedhal, Rajoda, Adroda, Hasannagar, Chhabasar, Baldana, Metal, Devdholera, Devadthal, Durgi, Meni, Dumali, Kesrandi, Lagdana, Dahegamda, Ranesar, Amipura, Kochariya, Kerala, Kanotar, Shiyal, Sarala, Kaliveji, Mithapur, Bavla (M); 41. Ghatlodia: Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) Villages - Tragad, Ghatlodiya (M), Memnagar (M). Daskroi Taluka (Part) Villages - Lapkaman, Lilapur, Khodiyar, Chharodi, Jagatpur, Hebatpur, Bhadaj, Shilaj, Chenpur, Oganaj, Ghuma, Sola, Bodakdev, Ambli, Gota (CT), Thaltej (CT), Bopal (CT); 42. Vejalpur: Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) Villages - Vastrapur, Maktampur, Gyaspur, Vejalpur (M), Makarba (CT), Sarkhej-Okaf (M), Jodhpur (M); 45. Naranpura: Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. - 11, 12, 13, 14; 55-Sabarmati- Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) Villages - Kali (M), Ranip (M), Chandlodiya (M), Ahmedabad City Taluka (Part) - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (Part) Ward No. – 15.

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Gandhinagar constituency was 59.80%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 66%, while it was 66% in 2014 and 51% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -6.19% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Amit Shah of BJP won in this constituency beating Dr C J Chavda of INC by a margin of 5,57,014 votes which was 43.38% of the total votes cast. In 2014, L K Advani of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Kiritbhai Ishvarbhai Patel of INC by a margin of 4,83,121 votes which was 42.55% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, L K Advani of BJP won this seat defeating Patel Sureshkumar Chaturdas (Suresh Patel) of INC by a margin of 1,21,747 votes which was 15.4% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Amit Shah of BJP had a vote share of 69.58% in this seat.

In 2014, L K Advani of BJP secured a vote share of 68.12% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, L K Advani of BJP got a vote share of 54.89% in Gandhinagar.