More Women Step Forward: Himachal’s Voter Gender Ratio Climbs to 983
Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a quiet but powerful shift — more women are stepping into the democratic process. The latest Photo Electoral Rolls–2025 show the State’s women voter gender ratio has risen to 983, up from 981 earlier this year, signaling stronger participation across several Assembly constituencies.
Sixteen constituencies have shown progress in just six months. Bharmaur moved from 930 to 948, Indora from 939 to 952, Fatehpur from 972 to 976, and Banjar from 967 to 968. Karsog climbed to 977, Seraj to 939, Drang to 972, and Chintpurni to 961. Shri Naina Devi improved to 966, Nalagarh to 959, Doon to 925, and Kasauli to 951. Shillai, which had one of the lowest ratios, rose from 820 to 833. Shimla, Rampur, and Rohru also recorded steady gains.
Chief Electoral Officer Nandita Gupta has been at the forefront of this change. During her visit to the panchayats of Balikoti, Bandli, and Kando-Bhatnol in Shillai, she met with women directly, encouraging them to register. Booth Level Officers joined in with on-the-spot enrolment drives, adding 333 new women voters — a significant step for the constituency.
Gupta emphasized that the Election Commission’s focused campaigns and close monitoring of gender ratios have been instrumental in driving this progress. She has directed officials to keep up the momentum with regular reports and stronger outreach.
For many women in Himachal, this isn’t just about numbers — it’s about being heard, shaping decisions, and claiming their rightful place in democracy.
