Chalakudy

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Benny Behanan of INC won in this seat defeating Innocent of CPIM by a margin of 1,32,274 votes which was 13.36% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 47.8% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Innocent of IND emerged victorious in this seat beating P C Chacko of INC by a margin of 13,884 votes which was 1.57% of the total votes polled in the constituency. IND secured a vote share of 40.55% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, K P Dhanapalan of INC won this seat beating Adv UP Joseph of CPM by a margin of 71,679 votes which was 9.04% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 50.33% in the seat.

Demographic profile

Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 10% 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 95%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 13,10,529 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 6,34,347 were male, 6,76,161 female and 21 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 12,30,197 registered voters, of which 6,34,347 were male, 6,30,324 female and 8 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 11,50,497 registered voters in this constituency, of which 5,65,083 were male, 5,85,414 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 10,75,390 which included 5,29,899 male, and 5,45,491 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 721 in 2019, 1,123 in 2014 and 961 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,066, in 2019 it was 1,051, 1,036 in 2014 and 1,029 in 2009.

Poll dates

Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 2 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 26, 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 Thursday, April 10, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

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

Extent

According the latest delimitation documents for 11. Chalakudy Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Kerala: 69. Kaipamangalam: Edavilangu, Edathiruthy, Eriyad, Kaipamangalam, Mathilakam, Perinjanam, and Sreenarayanapuram Panchayats in Kodungallor Taluk; 72. Chalakudy: Chalakkudy Municipality and Athirappilly, Kadukutty, Kodakara, Kodassery, Koratty, Melur, and Pariyaram Panchayats in Mukundapuram Taluk; 73. Kodungallur: Kodungallur Municipality and Methala and Poyya Panchayats in Kodungaloor Taluk and Annamanada, Kuzhur, Mala, Puthenchira, and Vellangallur Panchayats in Mukundapuram Taluk; 74. Perumbavoor: Perumbavoor Municipality and Asamannoor, Koovappady, Mudakkuzha, Okkal, Rayamangalam, Vengola, and Vengoor Panchayats in Kunnathunad Taluk; 75. Angamaly: Angamaly Municipality and Ayyampuzha, Kalady, Karukutty, Malayattoor-Neeleswaram, Manjapra, Mookkannoor, Parakkadavu, and Thuravoor Panchayats in Aluva Taluk; 76. Aluva: Aluva Municipality and Chengamanad, Choornikkara, Edathala, Kanjoor, Keezhmad, Nedumbassery, and Sreemolnagaram Panchayats in Aluva Taluk; and 84. Kunnathunad (SC): Aikaranad, Kizhakkambalam, Kunnathunad, Mazhuvannoor, Poothrikka, Thiruvaniyoor, Vadavucode-Puthencruz, and Vazhakulam Panchayats in Kunnathunad Taluk.

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Chalakudy constituency was 71.94%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 80%, while it was 77% in 2014 and 74% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -8.55% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Benny Behanan of INC won in this constituency beating Innocent of CPIM by a margin of 1,32,274 votes which was 13.36% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Innocent of IND was the winner in this seat beating P C Chacko of INC by a margin of 13,884 votes which was 1.57% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, K P Dhanapalan of INC won this seat defeating Adv UP Joseph of CPM by a margin of 71,679 votes which was 9.04% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Benny Behanan of INC had a vote share of 47.8% in this seat.

In 2014, Innocent of IND secured a vote share of 40.55% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, K P Dhanapalan of INC got a vote share of 50.33% in Chalakudy.