Polling turnout surges in Jharkhand, nearing 60% by afternoon.
Key Points:
– Jharkhand records 59.28% turnout by 3 p.m.
– Seraikella-Kharsawan sees highest district turnout at 66.38%.
– East Singhbhum reports 58.72% turnout with strong showings in Baharagora.
JAMSHEDPUR – Jharkhand’s first phase of Assembly elections continued smoothly, with voter turnout reaching an estimated 59.28% by 3 p.m., according to data from the Election Commission.
In East Singhbhum, which includes the city of Jamshedpur, turnout was reported at 58.72%, with some constituencies in the region drawing significant voter participation.
Baharagora constituency led East Singhbhum with a notable 70.10% turnout, while Ghatsila also saw high engagement, reaching 69.44%.
Jugsalai and Potka recorded turnouts of 62.98% and 61.12%, respectively, demonstrating solid participation.
In neighboring districts, the Seraikella-Kharsawan district showed a robust turnout of 66.38%, with the Kharaswan constituency leading the district at 69.77%.
West Singhbhum followed with 60.35% turnout, supported by high voting percentages in Majhgaon and Chaibasa at 62.51% and 60.51%, respectively.
Meanwhile, Palamu district recorded 56.57% turnout, with Daltonganj leading at 56.93%.An election official commented, “The peaceful polling environment has helped boost turnout across constituencies.”
As Jharkhand’s polling progresses, turnout figures are expected to rise further as evening approaches.
Overall Voter Turnout First Phase till 3 p.m. in Jharkhand:
| State/UT | Approximate Voter Turnout Trend |
| Jharkhand | 59.28% |
District-Wise Voter Turnout in Jharkhand till 3 p.m.:
| District | Approximate Voter Turnout Trend |
| Seraikella-Kharsawan | 66.38% |
| Lohardaga | 65.99% |
| Gumla | 64.59% |
| Khunti | 63.35% |
| West Singhbhum | 60.35% |
| Simdega | 64.31% |
| East Singhbhum | 58.72% |
| Garhwa | 61.06% |
| Chatra | 58.23% |
| Hazaribagh | 57.16% |
| Palamu | 56.57% |
| Ranchi | 53.40% |
Voter Turnout by Constituencies in East Singhbhum District:
| Sl. No. | Constituency | Approximate Voter Turnout Trend |
| 1 | Baharagora | 70.10% |
| 2 | Ghatsila | 69.44% |
| 3 | Potka | 61.12% |
| 4 | Jugsalai | 62.98% |
| 5 | Jamshedpur East | 48.50% |
| 6 | Jamshedpur West | 47.81% |
Voter Turnout in Seraikella-Kharsawan District Constituencies till 3 pm:
| Sl. No. | Constituency | Approximate Voter Turnout Trend |
| 1 | Kharaswan | 69.77% |
| 2 | Ichagarh | 67.30% |
| 3 | Seraikella | 63.57% |
Voter Turnout in Palamu District Constituencies till 3 pm:
| Sl. No. | Constituency | Approximate Voter Turnout Trend |
| 1 | Daltonganj | 56.93% |
| 2 | Bishrampur | 56.43% |
| 3 | Chhatarpur | 56.29% |
| 4 | Panki | 58.64% |
| 5 | Hussainabad | 54.45% |
Voter Turnout in West Singhbhum District Constituencies till 3 pm:
| Sl. No. | Constituency | Approximate Voter Turnout Trend |
| 1 | Majhgaon | 62.51% |
| 2 | Chaibasa | 60.51% |
| 3 | Chakradharpur | 60.17% |
| 4 | Jaganathpur | 59.85% |
| 5 | Manoharpur | 58.67% |
