Changlang North

Demographic profile

There were a total of 10,341 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Assembly election, of which 5,326 were male, 5,015 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2019 Assembly elections, there were a total of 9,468 registered voters, of which 5,326 were male, 4,469 female and 0 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 9,191 registered voters in this constituency, of which 4,857 were male, 4,334 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 9,117 which included 4,835 male, and 4,282 female.

The number of service voters in Assembly constituency was 64 in 2019, 10 in 2014 and 4 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 942, in 2019 it was 894, 892 in 2014 and 886 in 2009.

Poll dates

Changlang North Assembly constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2024 Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections on Friday, April 19, 2024. The counting of votes is on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

In the 2019 state Assembly elections, this seat voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 11, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls, this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Changlang North voted in Phase 1 on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 and the results were declared on Tuesday, October 22, 2009.

Extent

According the latest delimitation documents for 53. Changlang North Assembly seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Arunachal Pradesh: (1) Villages: 1. Kuthung, 2. Lengpha, 3. Hassang, 4. Kangkho, 5. Old Rongkhatu, 6. New Rongkhatu, 7. Changlang, 8. Khochep-I, 9. Longrang, 10. Watlom, 11. Yankang, 12. Namdang Forest, 13. Kangkhu, 14. Changlang HQ, 15. Saban, 16. Khongka, 17. Yunchumponthai, 18. Phaniak, 19. Rangban, 20. Phonsak, 21. Longkom, 22. Samlam, 23. Longtom, 24. Yokhi, 25. 13-Mile T.R. Camp, 26. Yunchum, 27. Nganong, 28. Longlong, 29. Lungpang, 30. Khongsa, 31. Saban-II, 32. Jomaroty, 33. Simirk, 34. Khochep-II, 35. Longri, 36. Laktang, 37. 14 Mile Camp, 38. 11 Mile Camp, 39. 4 MK Khutti, 40. Changlang Camp, 41. Lungrong, 42. Jongram, 43. Thamloni; and 44. Amochaing in Changlang circle and (2) Villages: 45 Changra, 46. Phusa (Phungsa), and 47. Motong in KHIMIYONG circle..

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections, the estimated voter turnout in this Arunachal Pradesh constituency was 88.95%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 90.17%, while it was 83.68% in 2014 and 85.05% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -1.22% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections, Tesam Pongte of BJP won in this constituency beating Thinghaap Taiju of INC by a margin of 3,015 votes which was 38.04% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Tesam Pongte of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Thinghaap Taiju of INC by a margin of 1,037 votes which was 13.93% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Assembly elections, Thinghaap Taiju of INC won this seat defeating Wangnia Pongte of TMC by a margin of 1,254 votes which was 16.23% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections, Tesam Pongte of BJP had a vote share of 68.35% in this seat. In 2014, Tesam Pongte of BJP secured a vote share of 46.83% in this constituency. In the 2009 Assembly elections, Thinghaap Taiju of INC got a vote share of 52.91% in Changlang North.