Singhbhum (Lok Sabha constituency)

Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency (Hindi: सिंहभूम लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्र)) is one of the 14 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Jharkhand state in eastern India. This constituency is reserved for the candidates belonging to the Scheduled tribes. This constituency covers the entire West Singhbhum district and part of Seraikela Kharsawan district.

Assembly segments

Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency comprises the following six Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments:[1]

Constituency number Name Reserved for (SC/ST/None) District
51 Seraikella ST Seraikela Kharsawan
52 Chaibasa ST West Singhbhum
53 Majhgaon ST West Singhbhum
54 Jaganathpur ST West Singhbhum
55 Manoharpur ST West Singhbhum
56 Chakradharpur ST West Singhbhum

Members of Parliament

Election results

General Election, 2014: Singhbhum
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
BJP Laxman Giluwa 303131
Independent Geeta Koda 215607
INC Chitrasen Sinku 111796
Majority
Turnout
BJP gain from Independent Swing

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ "Parliamentary Constituency". Chief Electoral Officer, Jharkhand website.

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