Lok Sabha Elections 2024: How to Find the Nearest Polling Booth/Station?

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has marked April 16, 2024, as the tentative date for the Lok Sabha Elections in 2024, but this is just an initial reference. The precise date for the 2024 general elections has not been made public. Still, predictions suggest that the election of the next central government and Lower House of Parliament representatives will occur around April or May.

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You can vote to choose the next government only if you are:

• A citizen of India
• 18 years or older
• A resident of the constituency
• Appearing on the voter list or electoral roll
• Registered as a voter in the constituency

To learn more about voting eligibility, refer to this article:

How to Vote in the 2024 General Election?

If you are an eligible voter, then your name will appear on the electoral roll or voter list. After checking your name on the voter list, the next step is to visit your designated polling station on the day of the election.

How to Find Your Polling Booth?

It is important to be aware of the process of finding your nearest polling booth or station in order to exercise your right to vote effectively. The Election Commission of India provides guidelines and resources to assist voters in locating their designated polling centres, ensuring a smooth and convenient voting experience.

If you don't know where your nearest polling booth or station is, then follow these steps:

• Visit this website: https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in You will need to fill in the necessary details, and it will redirect you to your polling booth. 
• If you have a mobile phone, then you can download the Voter Helpline App ( for Android) and the Voter Helpline App (for iOS) to find your polling station. 
• Another option is to call the Voter Helpline: 1950. However, you need to add your STD code before dialling the number. 
• You can also SMS space to 1950 to find your polling location. 

Before visiting your nearest polling station to cast your vote, it is important to bring a valid identification document, such as a voter ID card or any other approved form of identification, to prove your identity. Also, do not bring your mobile phone or camera with you inside the polling booth. This is to ensure a fair and unbiased voting process. Remember to follow the instructions given by the polling officials and maintain the secrecy of your vote.