Mathurapur

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Choudhury Mohan Jatua of TMC won in this seat defeating Shyamaprasad Halder of BJP by a margin of 2,03,974 votes which was 14.55% of the total votes cast for the seat. TMC had a vote share of 51.84% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Choudhury Mohan Jatua of TMC emerged victorious in this seat beating Rinku Naskar of CPM by a margin of 1,38,768 votes which was 11.03% of the total votes polled in the constituency. TMC secured a vote share of 49.92% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Choudhury Mohan Jatua of TMC won this seat beating Animesh Naskar of CPM by a margin of 1,29,963 votes which was 12.39% of the total votes polled in the constituency. TMC had a vote share of 53.92% in the seat.

Demographic profile

Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 29% 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 78%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,17,068 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,33,585 were male, 8,83,450 female and 33 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,52,096 registered voters, of which 9,33,585 were male, 7,99,189 female and 28 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,88,785 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,72,277 were male, 7,16,496 female and 12 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,27,376 which included 6,35,482 male, and 5,91,894 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 1,009 in 2019, 648 in 2014 and 373 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 946, in 2019 it was 937, 928 in 2014 and 931 in 2009.

Poll dates

Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 7 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 7 on Sunday, May 19, 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, Mathurapur 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 20. Mathurapur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of West Bengal: 130. Patharpratima: CDB Patharpratima; 131. Kakdwip: 1. CDB Kakdwip, 2. Budhakhali and Narayanpur GPs of CDB Namkhana; 132. Sagar: 1. CDB Sagar 2. Frezarganj, Haripur, Mausini, Namkhana and Shibrampur GPs of CDB Namkhana133. Kulpi 1. CDB Kulpi; 134. Raidighi: 1. CDB Mathurapur-II, 2. Abad Bhagawanpur, Debipur, Krishnachandrapur, Lalpur, Shankarpur and Nalua GPs of CDB Mathurapur-I; 135. Mandirbazar (SC): 1. CDB Mandirbazar, 2. Laksmi-Narayanpur Dakshin, Laksmi-Narayanpur Uttar, Mathurapur Paschim and Mathurapur Purba GPs of CDB Mathurapur-I; 133. Kulpi: 1. CDB Kulpi; 134.Raidighi: 1. CDB Mathurapur-II, 2. Abad Bhagawanpur, Debipur, Krishnachandrapur, Lalpur, Shankarpur and Nalua GPs of CDB Mathurapur-I; 135. Mandirbazar (SC): 1. CDB Mandirbazar, 2. Laksmi-Narayanpur Dakshin, Laksmi-Narayanpur Uttar, Mathurapur Paschim and Mathurapur Purba GPs of CDB Mathurapur-I; 142. Magrahat Paschim: 1. CDB Magrahat-I and Netra GP of CDB Diamond Harbour-I .

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Mathurapur constituency was 80.73%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 85%, while it was 85% in 2014 and 85% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -4.13% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Choudhury Mohan Jatua of TMC won in this constituency beating Shyamaprasad Halder of BJP by a margin of 2,03,974 votes which was 14.55% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Choudhury Mohan Jatua of TMC was the winner in this seat beating Rinku Naskar of CPM by a margin of 1,38,768 votes which was 11.03% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Choudhury Mohan Jatua of TMC won this seat defeating Animesh Naskar of CPM by a margin of 1,29,963 votes which was 12.39% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Choudhury Mohan Jatua of TMC had a vote share of 51.84% in this seat.

In 2014, Choudhury Mohan Jatua of TMC secured a vote share of 49.92% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Choudhury Mohan Jatua of TMC got a vote share of 53.92% in Mathurapur.