Banka

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Giridhari Yadav of JDU won in this seat defeating Jai Prakash Narayan Yadav of RJD by a margin of 2,00,532 votes which was 20.14% of the total votes cast for the seat. JDU had a vote share of 47.98% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Jai Prakash Narayan Yadav of RJD emerged victorious in this seat beating Putul Kumari of BJP by a margin of 10,144 votes which was 1.13% of the total votes polled in the constituency. RJD secured a vote share of 31.73% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Digvijay Singh of IND won this seat beating Jai Prakesh Narain Yadav of RJD by a margin of 28,716 votes which was 4.4% of the total votes polled in the constituency. IND had a vote share of 28.48% in the seat.

Demographic profile

Banka Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 12% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 4%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 59%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Banka Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,38,957 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,73,203 were male, 8,65,719 female and 35 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,99,394 registered voters, of which 9,73,203 were male, 7,95,885 female and 19 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,49,456 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,24,924 were male, 7,24,490 female and 42 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,38,025 which included 7,16,138 male, and 6,21,887 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 2,861 in 2019, 1,754 in 2014 and 1,060 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 890, in 2019 it was 881, 878 in 2014 and 868 in 2009.

Poll dates

Banka 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 2 on Thursday, April 18, 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, Banka voted in Phase 3 on Thursday, April 30, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Extent

According the latest delimitation documents for 27. Banka Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Bihar: 157. Sultanganj: CD Blocks Sultanganj & Shahkund; 159. Amarpur: CD Blocks Shambhuganj & Amarpur; 160. Dhoraiya (SC): CD Blocks Rajoun & Dhoraiya; 161. Banka: CD Blocks Barahat & Banka; 162. Katoria (ST): CD Blocks Katoria & Bounsi; 163. Belhar: CD Blocks Fullidumar, Belhar & Chandan.

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Banka constituency was 54.48%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 59%, while it was 58% in 2014 and 49% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -4.12% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Giridhari Yadav of JDU won in this constituency beating Jai Prakash Narayan Yadav of RJD by a margin of 2,00,532 votes which was 20.14% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Jai Prakash Narayan Yadav of RJD was the winner in this seat beating Putul Kumari of BJP by a margin of 10,144 votes which was 1.13% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Digvijay Singh of IND won this seat defeating Jai Prakesh Narain Yadav of RJD by a margin of 28,716 votes which was 4.4% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Giridhari Yadav of JDU had a vote share of 47.98% in this seat.

In 2014, Jai Prakash Narayan Yadav of RJD secured a vote share of 31.73% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Digvijay Singh of IND got a vote share of 28.48% in Banka.