ECI Publishes Detailed Data for Lok Sabha and Assembly Polls 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) released comprehensive data for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, including 42 statistical reports. Voter turnout increased, with 64.64 crore votes polled, a 7.43% rise in registered electors, and higher participation from women and third-gender voters. The number of polling stations increased to 10.53 lakh, and the number of nominations rose to 12,459. Women electors now comprise 48.62% of the electorate, and the number of female candidates contesting elections grew to 800. Inclusive elections saw significant increases in third-gender and PwD electors. National parties secured 63.35% of valid votes, while independent candidates performed modestly, with 7 elected out of 3,921 contestants.

Below is a Detailed Breakdown of The Findings

1. Electors and Voters

Electors and Voters
Registered Electors
Year	Total Voters
2019	91,19,50,734
2024	97,97,51,847
Votes Polled
Total	64.64 crore in 2024 compared to 61.4 crore in 2019.
EVM + Postal Votes	64,64,20,869
EVM Votes	64,21,39,275
Male	32,93,61,948
Female	31,27,64,269
Third Gender	13,058
Postal Ballots	42,81,594
Turnout Highlights
Highest Turnout	Dhubri (Assam) – 92.3%
Lowest Turnout	Srinagar (J&K) – 38.7% (up from 14.4% in 2019)
Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) with voting percentages below 50%	11
NOTA Votes	63,71,839 (0.99%), down from 1.06% in 2019.
Transgender Voter Turnout	27.09%, almost double from 14.64% in 2019.

2. Polling Stations

Polling Stations
Number of Polling Stations
2019	10,37,848
2024	10,52,664
Increase Percentage	14,816 stations
Repolling	Only 40 polling stations (0.0038%), compared to 540 in 2019.
Electors per Polling Station	931 (on average).
States with the Most/Least Polling Stations	Highest: Uttar Pradesh (1,62,069 PS) Lowest: Lakshadweep (55 PS)
PCs (Parliamentary Constituency) With	Fewer than 1,000 PS (Polling Stations): 11 PCs More than 3,000 PS: 3 PCs
States with Highest Increase in Polling Stations	Bihar: 4,739 new PS West Bengal: 1,731 new PS

3. Nominations and Contesting Candidates

Nominations and Contesting Details
Nominations Filed
2019	11,692
2024	12,459
Highest Nominations in a PC	114 in Malkajgiri (Telangana)
Lowest Nominations in a PC	3 in Dibrugarh (Assam)
Contesting Candidates
2019	8,054 candidates
2024	8,360 candidates (after rejection and withdrawal)

4. Women Electors and Contesting Candidates

Women Electors and Contesting Candidates
Women Registered Electors
2019	43,85,37,911
2024	47,63,11,240
Female Electorate Share
2019	48.09%
2024	48.62%
States with Highest Female Elector Percentage	Puducherry: 53.03% Kerala: 51.56%
Female Electors per 1,000 Male Electors	946 in 2024, up from 926 in 2019
Voting Patterns
Female Voter Turnout Rate (VTR)	65.78% (excluding Surat)
Male Voter Turnout	65.55%
PCs with Highest Female VTR	Dhubri (Assam): 92.17% Tamluk (West Bengal): 87.57%
Women Contesting Candidates
2024	800 (up from 726 in 2019)
States with Most Female Contesting Candidates	Maharashtra: 111 Uttar Pradesh: 80 Tamil Nadu: 77
PCs with No Female Contesting Candidates	152 out of 543 PCs

5. Inclusive Elections

Inclusive Elections
Third Gender Electors
2024	48,272 (up from 39,075 in 2019)
State with Highest Third Gender Electors	Tamil Nadu (8,467)
Transgender Voter Turnout	27.09% (up from 14.64% in 2019)
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Electors
2024	90,28,696 (up from 61,67,482 in 2019)
Overseas Electors
2019	99,844
2024	1,19,374 (Male: 1,06,411; Female: 12,950; Third Gender: 13)

6. Election Results

Election Results
National Parties	6 participated, securing 63.35% of total valid votes.
Independent Candidates	3,921 contested; only 7 elected in 2024
Vote share of Independents	2.79% of total valid votes
Deposits Forfeited	Total: 7,190 candidates forfeited, up from 6,923 in 2019
Uncontested PC	Surat (Gujarat)
Independent Female Candidates	279

Key Points of ECI Data

Reports Overview

• Lok Sabha Elections: 42 detailed statistical reports.
• State Assembly Elections: 14 reports for Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim.

Objective

• Enhance public trust in India’s electoral system.
• Ensure maximum disclosure and greater transparency in election-related data.
• Facilitate accessibility of detailed election data for various stakeholders.

Data Coverage

• Elector Details: PC/AC/State-wise electors.
• Polling Stations: Number and distribution of polling stations.
• Voter Turnout: State/PC-wise voter turnout statistics.

Party Performance

• Party-wise vote share.
• Performance of national and state parties.
• Analysis of Registered Unrecognized Political Parties (RUPPs).

Gender Insights

• Gender-based voting behavior.
• Participation of women electors across states.
• Regional and Constituency Insights
• Regional variations.
• Constituency-wise data summaries and detailed results.
• Winning candidates’ analysis.

Target Audience

• Researchers and analysts can perform in-depth studies of electoral trends.
• Policymakers can derive actionable insights.
• Journalists and the general public can better understand electoral processes and outcomes.

Significance

• Reinforces the ECI’s mission to uphold integrity and trust in the electoral process.
• Strengthens India’s democracy by fostering informed discussions and decisions.
• Promotes data-driven analyses in election studies.