Poklok-Kamrang

Demographic profile

There were a total of 16,800 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Assembly election, of which 8,336 were male, 8,464 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2019 Assembly elections, there were a total of 15,595 registered voters, of which 8,336 were male, 7,737 female and 0 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 13,477 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,910 were male, 6,567 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 10,595 which included 5,525 male, and 5,070 female.

The number of service voters in Assembly constituency was 39 in 2019, 17 in 2014 and 6 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1015, in 2019 it was 985, 950 in 2014 and 918 in 2009.

Poll dates

Poklok-Kamrang Assembly constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2024 Sikkim 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 Saturday, April 12, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Poklok-Kamrang voted in Phase 1 on Tuesday, April 30, 2009 and the results were declared on Tuesday, May 16, 2009.

Extent

According the latest delimitation documents for 10. Poklok-Kamrang Assembly seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Sikkim: Revenue Blocks : Damthang, Jaubari, Tingrithang, Mamley, Chisopani, Denchung, Poklok(Polok), Tinik, Dhargaon, Dorop, Shyampani, Sangbung, Assangthang, Sorok, Kamrang, Gom, Chemchey, Pabong(Mamley) , Pajer, Omchu, Chumlok And Wak Of Namchi Sub-division.

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Sikkim Assembly elections, the estimated voter turnout in this Sikkim constituency was 83.34%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 84.3%, while it was 86.48% in 2014 and 86.63% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -0.96% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Sikkim Assembly elections, Pawan Chamling of SDF won in this constituency beating Kharka Bahadur Rai of SKM by a margin of 2,899 votes which was 22.16% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Kedar Nath Rai of SDF was the winner in this seat beating Bhoj Raj Rai of SKM by a margin of 4,671 votes which was 40.22% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Assembly elections, Pawan Chamling of SDF won this seat defeating Purna Kumari Rai of INC by a margin of 5,956 votes which was 65.12% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Sikkim Assembly elections, Pawan Chamling of SDF had a vote share of 59.09% in this seat. In 2014, Kedar Nath Rai of SDF secured a vote share of 68.85% in this constituency. In the 2009 Assembly elections, Pawan Chamling of SDF got a vote share of 80.68% in Poklok-Kamrang.