Mahakalapada

Demographic profile

There were a total of 2,49,821 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Mahakalpara Assembly election, of which 1,30,939 were male, 1,18,878 female and 4 of the third gender. In the 2019 Assembly elections, there were a total of 2,38,781 registered voters, of which 1,30,939 were male, 1,12,584 female and 6 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 2,18,354 registered voters in this constituency, of which 1,16,543 were male, 1,01,810 female and 1 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 1,98,390 which included 1,04,864 male, and 93,526 female.

The number of service voters in Mahakalpara Assembly constituency was 212 in 2019, 400 in 2014 and 375 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 908, in 2019 it was 892, 874 in 2014 and 892 in 2009.

Poll dates

Mahakalapada Assembly constituency went to the polls in Phase 4 of the 2024 Odisha Assembly elections on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 state Assembly elections, this seat voted in Phase 4 on Monday, April 29, 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, Mahakalapada 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 100. Mahakalapada Assembly seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Odisha: 1. Mahakalapada Block, 2. Silipur, Dasipur, Dumuka, Marshaghai, Garajanga, Talasanga, Parakula, Akhuadakhin, Raghabapur, Antei, Batira, Beruhan, Manikunda, Angulai, Kuhudi And Mangarajpur GPs Of Marsaghai 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 %. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 76.11%, while it was 77.97% in 2014 and 72.92% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -76.11% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Odisha Assembly elections, Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak of BJD won in this constituency beating Bijay Pradhan of BJP by a margin of 15,663 votes which was 8.62% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak of BJD was the winner in this seat beating Bijoy Mohapatra of BJP by a margin of 23,246 votes which was 13.66% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Assembly elections, Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak of BJD won this seat defeating Balaram Parida of INC by a margin of 19,595 votes which was 13.55% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Odisha Assembly elections, Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak of BJD had a vote share of 51.29% in this seat. In 2014, Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak of BJD secured a vote share of 47.62% in this constituency. In the 2009 Assembly elections, Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak of BJD got a vote share of 48.69% in Mahakalapada.