Dumka is parliamentary constituency number 2 in Jharkhand, made up of 6 assembly segments. In the 2024 general election Nalin Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha won with 46.2% of the vote, 22,527 votes ahead of Sita Murmu (BJP).
- 01Nalin SorenJMM5,47,37046.23%
- 02Sita MurmuBJP5,24,84344.32%
- 03Mahashon MurmuIndependent21,3721.80%
- 04Babylata TuduIndependent19,3601.63%
- 05Rajesh KiskuCPI11,5060.97%
- 14 other candidates · 55,155 votesNOTA · 4,526 (0.38%)
Margin 22,527 votes · 1.90% of valid votes
All 19 candidates, ranked by votes. Vote share is of 11,84,132 valid votes, NOTA included.
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nalin SorenMale · 76 yrs · ST | JMM | 5,47,370 | 46.23% |
| 2 | Sita MurmuFemale · 49 yrs · ST | BJP | 5,24,843 | 44.32% |
| 3 | Mahashon MurmuMale · 63 yrs · ST | Independent | 21,372 | 1.80% |
| 4 | Babylata TuduFemale · 40 yrs · ST | Independent | 19,360 | 1.63% |
| 5 | Rajesh KiskuMale · 46 yrs · ST | CPI | 11,506 | 0.97% |
| 6 | Dr. Srilal KiskuMale · 65 yrs · ST | Independent | 9,416 | 0.80% |
| 7 | Paresh MarandiMale · 58 yrs · ST | BSP | 7,733 | 0.65% |
| 8 | Anil TuduMale · 35 yrs · ST | LKHAP | 6,818 | 0.58% |
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| 9 | Sushanti HembromFemale · 46 yrs · ST | Independent | 5,152 | 0.44% |
| 10 | Manoj HembromMale · 34 yrs · ST | Independent | 4,816 | 0.41% |
| — | NOTA | NOTA | 4,526 | 0.38% |
| 11 | Biren MohliMale · 40 yrs · ST | Independent | 4,418 | 0.37% |
| 12 | Raju Emanuel MurmuMale · 46 yrs · ST | APoI | 3,060 | 0.26% |
| 13 | Kamishnar MurmuMale · 28 yrs · ST | Independent | 2,516 | 0.21% |
| 14 | Baghrai SorenMale · 69 yrs · ST | Independent | 2,256 | 0.19% |
| 15 | Sanjay TuduMale · 37 yrs · ST | Independent | 2,174 | 0.18% |
| 16 | Munni HansdaFemale · 55 yrs · ST | SAP | 1,758 | 0.15% |
| 17 | Nirmal SorenMale · 42 yrs · ST | Independent | 1,713 | 0.14% |
| 18 | Alesh HansdaMale · 51 yrs · ST | INSAF | 1,674 | 0.14% |
| 19 | Jonathan MardiMale · 38 yrs · ST | PPID | 1,651 | 0.14% |
Winners and vote share in every Lok Sabha election on the current boundaries.
Dumka Lok Sabha result 2019
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunil Soren | BJP | 4,84,923 | 47.26% |
| 2 | Shibu Soren | JMM | 4,37,333 | 42.63% |
| 3 | Dr. Shrilal Kisku | Independent | 16,562 | 1.61% |
| 4 | Senapati Murmu | CPI | 16,157 | 1.57% |
| — | NOTA | NOTA | 14,396 | 1.40% |
| 5 | Arjun Pujhar | TMC | 13,104 | 1.28% |
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| 6 | Samuel Tudu | Independent | 12,609 | 1.23% |
| 7 | Rajesh Besra | Independent | 5,882 | 0.57% |
| 8 | Thakuroon Soren | Independent | 5,571 | 0.54% |
| 9 | Raska Soren | Independent | 5,135 | 0.50% |
| 10 | Stephan Besra | BSP | 3,273 | 0.32% |
| 11 | Ramesh Tudu | Independent | 2,579 | 0.25% |
| 12 | Probina Murmu | Independent | 2,230 | 0.22% |
| 13 | Mohril Murmu | Independent | 2,213 | 0.22% |
| 14 | Baghrai Soren | Independent | 2,075 | 0.20% |
| 15 | Satish Soren | JKPP | 1,926 | 0.19% |
Dumka Lok Sabha result 2014
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shibu Soren | JMM | 3,35,815 | 37.19% |
| 2 | Sunil Soren | BJP | 2,96,785 | 32.86% |
| 3 | Babu Lal Marandi | JVM | 1,58,122 | 17.51% |
| 4 | Chhaya Kole | CPI | 26,442 | 2.93% |
| — | NOTA | NOTA | 18,325 | 2.03% |
| 5 | Shrilal Kisku | Independent | 10,347 | 1.15% |
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| 6 | Pulis Hemram | Independent | 10,283 | 1.14% |
| 7 | Baghrai Soren | Independent | 9,436 | 1.04% |
| 8 | Sokol Hansda | BSP | 9,059 | 1.00% |
| 9 | Babulal Soren | TMC | 6,284 | 0.70% |
| 10 | Bitiya Manjhi | CPI(ML)(L) | 5,813 | 0.64% |
| 11 | Joshil Murmu | Independent | 4,567 | 0.51% |
| 12 | Stephan Besra | JDP | 4,310 | 0.48% |
| 13 | Sahadeo Soren | AAP | 3,739 | 0.41% |
| 14 | Umanath Kole | Independent | 3,733 | 0.41% |
Dumka Lok Sabha result 2009
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shibu Soren | JMM | 2,08,518 | 33.52% |
| 2 | Sunil Soren | BJP | 1,89,706 | 30.50% |
| 3 | Ramesh Hembrom | JVM | 64,528 | 10.37% |
| 4 | Pashupati Kol | CPI | 24,620 | 3.96% |
| 5 | Nandlal Soren | Independent | 19,437 | 3.12% |
| 6 | Ramesh Tudu | RJD | 17,326 | 2.79% |
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| 7 | Bivisan Pujhar | Independent | 16,892 | 2.72% |
| 8 | Churka Tudu | BSP | 12,670 | 2.04% |
| 9 | Pulice Hemram | Independent | 9,262 | 1.49% |
| 10 | Arjun Pujhar | SP | 9,112 | 1.46% |
| 11 | Phatik Chandra Hembram | AJSUP | 7,987 | 1.28% |
| 12 | Bitiya Manjhi | CPI(ML)(L) | 7,790 | 1.25% |
| 13 | Kaleshwar Soren | Independent | 7,343 | 1.18% |
| 14 | Charles Murmu | Independent | 7,244 | 1.16% |
| 15 | Hopna Baski | Independent | 5,216 | 0.84% |
| 16 | Nirmala Murmu | RSP | 5,097 | 0.82% |
| 17 | Ramjivan Dehri | SAP | 4,170 | 0.67% |
| 18 | Cyril Hansda | Independent | 2,795 | 0.45% |
| 19 | Sona Murmu | Independent | 2,299 | 0.37% |
Lead of Nalin Soren (JMM) over Sita Murmu (BJP) in each assembly segment. Bars to the right are segments the winner led; bars to the left went to the runner-up.
EVM votes by assembly segment (ECI report 34). Postal ballots are counted at constituency level only, so segment totals are slightly lower than the final result.
| Segment | Electors | Led in Lok Sabha 2024 | Assembly winner (latest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikaripara AC 7 | 2,29,501 | JMM by 25,341 | JMM (2024) |
| Nala AC 8 | 2,43,966 | BJP by 21,659 | JMM (2024) |
| Jamtara AC 9 | 3,17,467 | JMM by 35,154 | INC (2024) |
| Dumka AC 10 | 2,59,378 | BJP by 10,433 | JMM (2024) |
| Jama AC 11 | 2,25,490 | BJP by 5,686 | JMM (2024) |
| Sarath AC 14 | 3,16,390 | BJP by 1,132 | JMM (2024) |
Dumka outlined in orange among the Jharkhand Lok Sabha seats, each coloured by the 2024 winner. Click a seat to open it. Boundaries are approximate.
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Answers use the Election Commission of India statistical report for the 2024 general election.
Who won the Dumka Lok Sabha seat in 2024?
Nalin Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) won Dumka in the 2024 Lok Sabha election with 5,47,370 votes (46.23%). The margin over Sita Murmu (BJP) was 22,527 votes.
What was the voter turnout in Dumka in 2024?
11,85,151 of 15,92,192 registered electors voted, a turnout of 74.44% across 1,891 polling stations.
Which assembly segments are in Dumka?
Dumka is made up of 6 assembly segments: Sikaripara, Nala, Jamtara, Dumka, Jama, Sarath. Nalin Soren led in 2 of them on EVM votes.
Who has won Dumka in past Lok Sabha elections?
2024: Nalin Soren (JMM); 2019: Sunil Soren (BJP); 2014: Shibu Soren (JMM); 2009: Shibu Soren (JMM).
Is Dumka a reserved Lok Sabha seat?
Yes. Dumka is reserved for scheduled tribes (st). Only candidates from that community can contest; every registered voter in the constituency can vote.
When is the next Lok Sabha election for Dumka?
The Lok Sabha elected in 2024 completes its five-year term in 2029, so the next general election is due by mid-2029 unless the house is dissolved early or a bye-election is held for this seat.
Source: Election Commission of India, General Election to Lok Sabha 2024 statistical reports — 33 (constituency-wise detailed result), 32 (constituency data summary) and 34 (details of assembly segments). Segment figures are EVM votes only. Boundaries: DataMeet india_pc_2019 (simplified, CC0), approximate.
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