In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, voter turnout was highest in rural areas at ** percent, followed by towns at ** percent and cities at ** percent. Meanwhile, voter turnout in towns decreased, while voter turnout in cities increased during the recorded period.
Rural India typically has higher vote shares due to the significant role of political power in addressing community needs. Additionally, rural voters tend to make collective voting decisions as opposed to the more individualistic approach of urban voters.
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The Hindu. (April 2, 2024). Voter turnout in general elections in India from 2009 to 2019, by urbanity [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1473222/india-voter-turnout-in-general-elections-by-urbanity/
The Hindu. "Voter turnout in general elections in India from 2009 to 2019, by urbanity." Chart. April 2, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed August 03, 2026. /statistics/1473222/india-voter-turnout-in-general-elections-by-urbanity/
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Voter turnout in general elections in India from 2009 to 2019, by urbanity [Graph], The Hindu, April 2, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1473222/india-voter-turnout-in-general-elections-by-urbanity/