Guwahati

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Queen Oja of BJP won in this seat defeating Bobbeeta Sharma of INC by a margin of 3,45,606 votes which was 19.59% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 57.2% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Bijoya Chakravarty of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Manash Borah of INC by a margin of 3,15,784 votes which was 20.89% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 50.6% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Bijoya Chakravarty of BJP won this seat beating Capt Robin Bordoloi of INC by a margin of 11,855 votes which was 1.07% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 44.64% in the seat.

Demographic profile

Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 8% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 13%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 79%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 20,13,145 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,92,720 were male, 10,20,425 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 21,81,319 registered voters, of which 9,92,720 were male, 10,77,865 female and 78 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 19,22,270 registered voters in this constituency, of which 9,88,067 were male, 9,34,203 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 17,23,860 which included 8,90,882 male, and 8,32,978 female.

The number of service voters in Gauhati Lok Sabha constituency was 2,702 in 2019, 1,381 in 2014 and 1,315 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,028, in 2019 it was 977, 945 in 2014 and 935 in 2009.

Poll dates

Guwahati 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 3 on Thursday, April 24, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Guwahati 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 5. Guwahati Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Assam: 36. Dudhnai (ST): Dudhnai thana in Goalpara sub-division; 48. Boko (SC): Boko thana (excluding Bongaon mouza) in Gauhati sub-division; 49. Chaygaon: Chaygaon thana (excluding Dakhin Sarubongsor mouza) and Bongaon mouza in Boko thana in Gauhati sub-division; 50. Palasbari: Palasbari thana (excluding Dakhin Rani, Ramcharani and Bholagaon mouzas) and Dakhin Sarubongsor mouza in Chaygaon thana in Gauhati sub-division; 51. Jalukbari: Pub-Bongsor mouza in Hajo thana, Sila Sinduri Ghopa mouza (Part) in Jalukbari thana, Sila Sinduri Ghopa mouza (Part) and Borbongsor mouza in Kamalpur thana, Sila Sinduri Ghopa mouza (Part) in Gauhati thana and Ward Nos. 3, 4, 6 and 7 in Gauhati city, in Gauhati sub-division; 52. Dispur: Panbari, Sonapur, Dimoria and the villages in Beltola mouza not included within Gauhati city and Ward Nos. 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34 in Gauhati city, in Gauhati sub-division; 53. Gauhati East: Ward Nos. 15 to 29 in Gauhati city in Gauhati sub-division; 54. Gauhati West: Dakhin Rani, Ram Charani and Bholagaon mouzas in Palasbari thana and Ward Nos. 1, 2, 5 and 8 to 14 in Gauhati city in Gauhati sub-division; 55. Hajo: Hajo thana (excluding Pub-Bongsor mouza) and Paschim Borigog mouza in Rangiya thana, in Gauhati sub-division; 60. Barkhetry: Paschim Barkhetry, Madhyam Barkhetry, Pub-Barkhetry, Uttar Barkhetry and Upper Barbhag mouzas in Nalbari thana in Nalbari sub-division.

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Guwahati constituency was 78.39%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 81%, while it was 79% in 2014 and 64% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -2.47% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Queen Oja of BJP won in this constituency beating Bobbeeta Sharma of INC by a margin of 3,45,606 votes which was 19.59% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Bijoya Chakravarty of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Manash Borah of INC by a margin of 3,15,784 votes which was 20.89% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Bijoya Chakravarty of BJP won this seat defeating Capt Robin Bordoloi of INC by a margin of 11,855 votes which was 1.07% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Queen Oja of BJP had a vote share of 57.2% in this seat.

In 2014, Bijoya Chakravarty of BJP secured a vote share of 50.6% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Bijoya Chakravarty of BJP got a vote share of 44.64% in Guwahati.