Bicholim Vidhan Sabha Election Data
North Goa, Goa
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:24,229
- Sitting MLA:Dr. Chandrakant Shetye (IND)
- 2022 Winning Margin:318 votes (1.2%)
Bicholim is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in North Goa, Goa, with 24,229 registered voters. The current MLA is Dr. Chandrakant Shetye of IND, who won the 2022 election by a margin of 318 votes (1.2%). Voter turnout in the last election was %. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Bicholim.
Bicholim Caste Data
Bicholim Vidhan Sabha in North Goa, Goa has approximately 24,229 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 40 groups commonly used in Goa election analysis. Rest is the largest share at 42.1%, followed by MUSLIM at 7.7%. This is a General 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 | 10,206 | 42.1% |
| MUSLIM | 1,855 | 7.7% |
| NAIK | 1,857 | 7.7% |
| GAONKAR | 1,258 | 5.2% |
| GAWAS | 1,183 | 4.9% |
| PARAB | 1,159 | 4.8% |
- Rest42.1%10,206
- MUSLIM7.7%1,855
- NAIK7.7%1,857
- GAONKAR5.2%1,258
- GAWAS4.9%1,183
- PARAB4.8%1,159
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Bicholim Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 5 of the last 7 elections in Bicholim.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shripad Yesso Naik | BJP | 15,523 | 64.69% |
| Ramakant Khalap | INC | 5,794 | 24.15% |
| Tukaram Bharat Parab | RGP | 1,953 | 8.14% |
- Shripad Yesso NaikBJP64.69%15,523
- Ramakant KhalapINC24.15%5,794
- Tukaram Bharat ParabRGP8.14%1,953
Bicholim Booth-Level Data
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Bicholim Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Bicholim Vidhan Sabha in North Goa, Goa is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 24,229 registered voters. The current MLA is Dr. Chandrakant Shetye (IND), elected in 2022 by 318 votes (1.2%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 42.1% of the seat profile. For general elections, Bicholim sits within the North Goa Lok Sabha segment. Election results on this page run back to 2008, with cycle-by-cycle margins and party shifts. Booth-level rankings and swing maps are available on request when compilation is complete. Whether you are planning a campaign, covering the seat as a journalist, or researching Goa politics, this page is the free starting point—message VoteSutra on WhatsApp for the complete booth-wise caste and strategy report for Bicholim.
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