Kanker Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Kanker, Chhattisgarh
- Reservation:ST
- Registered Electorate:1,72,783
- Sitting MLA:Asha Ram Netam (BJP)
- Latest Turnout:73.7%
- 2023 Winning Margin:16 votes (0%)
Kanker is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Kanker, Chhattisgarh, with 1,72,783 registered voters. The current MLA is Asha Ram Netam of BJP, who won the 2023 election by a margin of 16 votes (0%). Voter turnout in the last election was 73.7%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Kanker.
Kanker Caste Data
Kanker Vidhan Sabha in Kanker, Chhattisgarh has approximately 1,72,783 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 40 groups commonly used in Chhattisgarh election analysis. Rest is the largest share at 30%, followed by NETAM at 10.8%. This is a ST Vidhan Sabha seat at constituency level; the table below lists surnames with estimated voter counts and share of the profile—not booth-by-booth splits. For campaign planning and newsroom research, VoteSutra also provides booth-wise surname maps, swing booth reports and full dossiers on WhatsApp request.
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| Rest | 51,834 | 30% |
| NETAM | 18,660 | 10.8% |
| MANDAVI | 11,058 | 6.4% |
| SAHU | 10,539 | 6.1% |
| YADAV | 10,366 | 6% |
| MARKAM | 8,466 | 4.9% |
- Rest30%51,834
- NETAM10.8%18,660
- MANDAVI6.4%11,058
- SAHU6.1%10,539
- YADAV6%10,366
- MARKAM4.9%8,466
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Kanker Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 5 of the last 7 elections in Kanker.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asha Ram Netam | BJP | 67,980 | 45.57% |
| Shankar Dhruwa | INC | 67,964 | 45.56% |
| Hemlal Markam | GGP | 4,236 | 2.84% |
| Arjun Sing Aachala | Independent1 | 1,506 | 1.01% |
- Asha Ram NetamBJP45.57%67,980
- Shankar DhruwaINC45.56%67,964
- Hemlal MarkamGGP2.84%4,236
- Arjun Sing AachalaIndependent11.01%1,506
Kanker Booth-Level Data
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Kanker Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Kanker Vidhan Sabha in Kanker, Chhattisgarh is a ST Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 1,72,783 registered voters. The current MLA is Asha Ram Netam (BJP), elected in 2023 by 16 votes (0%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 30% of the seat profile. For general elections, Kanker sits within the Kanker Lok Sabha segment. Election results on this page run back to 2008, with cycle-by-cycle margins and party shifts. You can preview the strongest and weakest polling booths; the full margin heatmap covers all 225 booths in the paid dossier. Whether you are planning a campaign, covering the seat as a journalist, or researching Chhattisgarh politics, this page is the free starting point—message VoteSutra on WhatsApp for the complete booth-wise caste and strategy report for Kanker.
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