Barrackpur

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Arjun Singh of BJP won in this seat defeating Dinesh Trivedi of TMC by a margin of 14,857 votes which was 1.35% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 42.82% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Dinesh Trivedi of TMC emerged victorious in this seat beating Subhashini Ali of CPM by a margin of 2,06,773 votes which was 19.67% of the total votes polled in the constituency. TMC secured a vote share of 45.59% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Dinesh Trivedi of TMC won this seat beating Tarit Baran Topdar of CPM by a margin of 56,024 votes which was 6.44% of the total votes polled in the constituency. TMC had a vote share of 49.27% in the seat.

Demographic profile

Barrackpur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 16% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 1%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 86%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Barrackpur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 15,08,728 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,69,178 were male, 7,39,505 female and 45 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 14,36,431 registered voters, of which 7,69,178 were male, 6,94,097 female and 29 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 12,87,222 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,82,366 were male, 6,04,844 female and 12 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 10,81,237 which included 5,93,074 male, and 4,88,163 female.

The number of service voters in Barrackpore Lok Sabha constituency was 3,155 in 2019, 2,926 in 2014 and 1,993 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 961, in 2019 it was 935, 886 in 2014 and 823 in 2009.

Poll dates

Barrackpur Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 5 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, May 20, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 5 on Monday, May 6, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 5 on Monday, May 12, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Barrackpur voted in Phase 3 on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Extent

According the latest delimitation documents for 15. Barrackpur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of West Bengal: 102. Amdanga: 1. CDB Amdanga 2. Dattapukur-I, Dattapukur-II and Kashimpur GPs of CDB Barasat-I; 103. Bijpur: 1. Kanchrapara (M) and 2. Halisahar (M); 104. Naihati: 1. Naihati(M), 2. Jethia, Kampa-Chakla, Majhipara–Palasi and Shibdaspur GPs of CDB Barrackpur-I; 105. Bhatpara: Ward No.1 to 17 of Bhatpara (M); 106. Jagatdal: 1. Ward Nos.18 to 35 of Bhatpara (M), 2. Kogachi-I, Kogachi-II, Mamudpur, Panpur Keutia GPs of CDB Barrackpur-I; 107. Noapara: 1. North Barrackpur (M), 2. Garulia (M), 3. Ichapur Def. Estate, 4. Barrackpur CB 5. Mohanpur and Seuli GPs of CDB Barrackpur-II; 108. Barrackpur: 1. Barrackpur (M) and 2. Titagarh (M).

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Barrackpur constituency was 75.41%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 77%, while it was 82% in 2014 and 80% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -1.48% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Arjun Singh of BJP won in this constituency beating Dinesh Trivedi of TMC by a margin of 14,857 votes which was 1.35% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Dinesh Trivedi of TMC was the winner in this seat beating Subhashini Ali of CPM by a margin of 2,06,773 votes which was 19.67% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Dinesh Trivedi of TMC won this seat defeating Tarit Baran Topdar of CPM by a margin of 56,024 votes which was 6.44% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Arjun Singh of BJP had a vote share of 42.82% in this seat.

In 2014, Dinesh Trivedi of TMC secured a vote share of 45.59% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Dinesh Trivedi of TMC got a vote share of 49.27% in Barrackpur.