Udaipur Panchayat Elections 2026: 63.81% Voter Turnout Recorded in First Phase
Polling was held across 10 panchayat samitis for 25 Zila Parishad constituencies and 160 Panchayat Samiti wards. A total of 65 candidates are contesting for Zila Parishad member posts, while 435 candidates are in the fray for Panchayat Samiti member positions.
Under the direction of District Election Officer Gaurav Agrawal and District Superintendent of Police Dr Amrita Duhan, the polling process was conducted peacefully, with the administration focusing on maintaining law and order and ensuring fair and transparent voting.
Polling Percentage Increased Throughout the Day
Voter participation rose steadily from the morning to the evening. The district recorded 10.95% polling by 10 AM, which increased to 34.94% by 1 PM and 48.86% by 3 PM. By 6 PM, the overall turnout had reached 63.81%.
The polling figures reflected participation across the district’s rural constituencies throughout the day.
Turnout Across 10 Panchayat Samitis
The first phase covered Girwa, Nai, Jhadol, Phalasia, Mavli, Vallabhnagar, Bhinder, Ghass a, Ogna and Kurabad panchayat samitis.
The final turnout figures recorded by 6 PM were:
| Panchayat Samiti | Voter Turnout by 6 PM |
|---|---|
| Nai | 79.00% |
| Jhadol | 73.50% |
| Phalasia | 71.00% |
| Girwa | 68.11% |
| Ogna | 61.93% |
| Vallabhnagar | 60.91% |
| Ghasa | 61.05% |
| Bhinder | 59.93% |
| Kurabad | 57.14% |
| Mavli | 55.32% |
| Udaipur district total | 63.81% |
Nai recorded the highest turnout among the 10 panchayat samitis at 79%, followed by Jhadol at 73.50% and Phalasia at 71%.
Nai Leads in Midday Polling
By 1 PM, Nai had recorded a turnout of 52%, followed by Phalasia at 42.15%, Girwa at 40.84%, Ogna at 38.23% and Jhadol at 37.53%.
At 3 PM, Nai continued to lead with 63.40% polling. Phalasia recorded 57.26%, Ogna 57.12%, Girwa 53.27% and Jhadol 51.26%. Bhinder recorded 40.79%, while Vallabhnagar registered 43.15%.
The district’s overall turnout increased by nearly 15 percentage points between 3 PM and 6 PM.
First-Time Voters, Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Participate
The polling stations witnessed participation from voters across age groups. Young people casting their votes for the first time showed enthusiasm as they took part in choosing their village representatives.
Senior citizens also reached polling stations despite age-related difficulties, exercising their voting rights and encouraging younger voters through their participation.
Persons with disabilities and people suffering from illnesses also took part in the election despite physical challenges. Santosh Kunwar, a resident of Gotipa who is seriously ill and undergoing dialysis, reached a polling station to cast her vote.
Their participation highlighted the importance of every vote in the local democratic process.
Model Polling Stations Provide Essential Facilities
Model polling stations arranged facilities such as shaded areas, seating and clean drinking water to make voting more convenient. These arrangements were particularly helpful for women, senior citizens and other voters who needed additional support.
NSS and Scout volunteers also assisted voters at polling stations. They helped senior citizens, persons with disabilities and other people who needed support in reaching polling areas, contributing to a smoother voting process.
Administration Focuses on Peaceful and Transparent Polling
The district administration and police remained on alert throughout polling to maintain law and order. Officials focused on ensuring that voting was conducted peacefully, fairly and transparently across the 10 panchayat samiti areas.
The first phase concluded with a district-wide turnout of 63.81% by 6 PM, marking the participation of rural voters in the process of selecting representatives for local governance.
FAQs
1. What was the voter turnout in Udaipur district in the first phase of Panchayati Raj Elections 2026?
Udaipur district recorded a voter turnout of 63.81% by 6 PM on October 22, 2026.
2. How many panchayat samitis voted in the first phase?
Polling was held across 10 panchayat samitis in Udaipur district.
3. How many Zila Parishad constituencies were covered?
The first phase covered 25 Zila Parishad constituencies.
4. How many Panchayat Samiti wards went to the polls?
Voting was held for 160 Panchayat Samiti wards.
5. Which panchayat samiti recorded the highest turnout?
Nai recorded the highest turnout at 79% by 6 PM.
6. How many candidates are contesting in the first phase?
There are 65 candidates for Zila Parishad member posts and 435 candidates for Panchayat Samiti member positions.
7. What facilities were available at model polling stations?
Facilities included shaded areas, seating and clean drinking water.
8. How did volunteers assist voters?
NSS and Scout volunteers helped senior citizens, persons with disabilities and other voters who needed assistance in reaching polling areas.
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