Over 1.65 lakh graduates cast their votes across six districts; Chandrapur records 72.59% turnout, while Nagpur reports the lowest at 60.33%
Nagpur, October 23, 2026: The Nagpur Division Graduates’ Constituency biennial election recorded a final voter turnout of 64.76%, with 1,65,541 graduates exercising their franchise across six districts on Thursday.
Gadchiroli recorded the highest turnout at 72.95%, followed closely by Chandrapur at 72.59% and Gondia at 71.53%. Nagpur recorded the lowest district-wise turnout at 60.33%, according to the final figures released by the election authorities.
The final turnout is higher than the provisional figure of 60.69% announced earlier.
Over 2.55 Lakh Voters Registered
According to the electoral rolls, 2,55,603 voters were registered across Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, Wardha, Chandrapur and Gadchiroli. The electorate comprised 1,47,280 men, 1,08,301 women and 22 voters in the other category.
Of the 1,65,541 voters who cast their ballots, 1,01,503 were men and 64,038 were women. Male voter turnout stood at 68.92%, while female participation was recorded at 59.13%. No votes were recorded in the other category.
District-Wise Final Voting Percentage
| District | Registered Voters | Votes Cast | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | 1,44,466 | 87,150 | 60.33% |
| Bhandara | 21,349 | 14,319 | 67.07% |
| Gondia | 22,176 | 15,862 | 71.53% |
| Wardha | 21,742 | 14,864 | 68.37% |
| Chandrapur | 32,262 | 23,419 | 72.59% |
| Gadchiroli | 13,608 | 9,927 | 72.95% |
| Total | 2,55,603 | 1,65,541 | 64.76% |
Gadchiroli Tops Turnout, Nagpur Records Lowest Participation
Gadchiroli topped the division with 72.95% turnout, despite polling being scheduled only until 3 pm in the district. Chandrapur followed at 72.59%, while Gondia recorded 71.53%.
Wardha registered 68.37% turnout, while Bhandara recorded 67.07%. Nagpur, which had the largest electorate with 1,44,466 registered voters, recorded 87,150 votes, translating to a turnout of 60.33%.
Among male voters, Chandrapur recorded the highest participation rate at 75.78%, followed by Gondia at 74.56%. Gadchiroli recorded male turnout of 75.55%.
The final figures indicate stronger overall participation than the provisional numbers released earlier, raising the division-wide turnout from 60.69% to 64.76%.
