Tashigang is situated in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, a remote and rugged region in northern India renowned for its mountainous terrain.
The polling station is perched at an astounding altitude of 4,650 meters (15,256 feet) above sea level, making it the highest polling station globally.
As of the 2019 general elections, Tashigang had a small voter base of only 49 registered voters.
In the 2019 general elections, Tashigang recorded a turnout of 70 votes. This figure included 34 local officials who were granted special permission to vote there due to the challenging terrain and remote location.
The polling station at Tashigang exemplifies India’s dedication to making elections accessible, even in the most remote and difficult areas. The effort to provide election facilities in such an extreme location underscores the Indian Election Commission’s commitment to conducting free and fair elections across the nation, regardless of geographic challenges.
Tashigang, located in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 4,650 meters (15,256 feet), holds the distinction of being the highest polling station in the world. During the 2019 general elections, it had 49 registered voters, with a total of 70 votes cast, including 34 from local officials with special permissions.
