Women Voters Outnumber Men in 13 States and 1 Union Territory as Electoral Rolls for 2025 Finalized
09 JAN 2025
Women voters outnumber men in 14 states and UTs as per the 2025 electoral rolls, marking a milestone in India's democratic landscape.
For the first time, women voters in India outnumber their male counterparts in 14 states and Union Territories (UTs), according to the final electoral rolls with January 1, 2025, as the reference date. This marks a significant improvement from last year when women electors were ahead in 12 states and UTs. The newly added regions include Assam, Karnataka, and Nagaland, although Chandigarh witnessed a reversal, with men regaining numerical superiority among voters.
The updated electoral roll pegs India’s total electorate at over 99 crore, with men constituting 50.7 crore (51.2%) and women 48.3 crore (48.8%). Despite the gains in several states, the overall female electorate remains 2.33 crore fewer than male voters. The third-gender electorate, although small at 48,870, shows significant representation in Tamil Nadu (9,161), Maharashtra (6,145), Uttar Pradesh (6,089), and Karnataka (5,095).
The states and UTs where women voters now outnumber men include Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Chandigarh (pending final verification). This expansion reflects the growing gender parity in electoral participation.
Notably, Puducherry leads with women constituting 53.2% of its total electorate, followed by Kerala and Manipur at 51.7%, Mizoram at 51.6%, and Goa at 51.5%. Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu each recorded approximately 51% female voter representation.
The gender ratio, representing the number of women voters per 1,000 male voters, serves as another crucial indicator of women’s increasing electoral engagement. Twenty-two of India’s 36 states and UTs recorded a gender ratio above the national average of 954. Fourteen states, including Kerala, Manipur, and Tamil Nadu, exhibited a skewed ratio in favor of women voters.
However, states like Delhi (859), Uttar Pradesh (876), and Haryana (890) continue to underperform, pulling down the national average.
Women voters also demonstrated higher enthusiasm during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, clocking a 65.8% turnout compared to 65.6% for men. The increasing participation and growing gender parity in electoral rolls underline a shift in India’s democratic landscape.
With women electors crossing the 50% mark in key states and taking the lead in 14 states and UTs, their role as a decisive force in shaping India’s political narrative is more evident than ever.
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