Angul

Demographic profile

There were a total of 2,11,080 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Anugul Assembly election, of which 1,09,091 were male, 1,01,936 female and 53 of the third gender. In the 2019 Assembly elections, there were a total of 2,18,053 registered voters, of which 1,09,091 were male, 1,03,494 female and 8 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 1,99,661 registered voters in this constituency, of which 1,06,232 were male, 93,426 female and 3 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 1,84,218 which included 98,539 male, and 85,679 female.

The number of service voters in Anugul Assembly constituency was 480 in 2019, 908 in 2014 and 746 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 934, in 2019 it was 903, 879 in 2014 and 869 in 2009.

Poll dates

Angul Assembly constituency went to the polls in Phase 3 of the 2024 Odisha Assembly elections on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 state Assembly 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 2 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Angul voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 16, 2009.

Extent

According the latest delimitation documents for 61. Angul Assembly seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 1. Khalari, Kangulabentapur, Angar Bandha, Badakera, Rantalei, Chheliapada, Baluakata, Kumurisingha, Inkarbandha, Sankhapur, Pokatunga, Talagarh, Baragounia, Basala, Bedasasan, Khinda, Gadatarasa, Badakantakul, Dhokuta, Balasingha, Bantala, Nandapur And Balanga Gps Of Angul Block 2. Angul (nac)+ Nalco (c.t), 3. Bauligad, Bhogabereni, Bonda, Budhapank, Fulpada, Garhasantri, Gotamara, Balaramprasad, Kulad, Mahidharpur, Nuahata, Talmul And Tulasipal Gps Of Banarpal Block.

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Odisha Assembly elections, the estimated voter turnout in this Odisha constituency was 78.4%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 73.69%, while it was 75.75% in 2014 and 67.05% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +4.71% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Odisha Assembly elections, Rajanikant Singh of BJD won in this constituency beating Pratap Chandra Pradhan of BJP by a margin of 8,823 votes which was 5.58% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Rajanikanta Singh of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Pratap Chandra Pradhan of INC by a margin of 20,343 votes which was 13.46% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Assembly elections, Rajani Kant Singh of BJD won this seat defeating Sangram Keshari Mishra of INC by a margin of 20,463 votes which was 16.57% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Odisha Assembly elections, Rajanikant Singh of BJD had a vote share of 41.36% in this seat. In 2014, Rajanikanta Singh of BJD secured a vote share of 47.87% in this constituency. In the 2009 Assembly elections, Rajani Kant Singh of BJD got a vote share of 49.7% in Angul.