Dharamshala Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:82,043
- Sitting MLA:Sudhir Sharma (INC)
- Latest Turnout:70.39%
- 2022 Winning Margin:3,285 votes (5.5%)
Dharamshala is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, with 82,043 registered voters. The current MLA is Sudhir Sharma of INC, who won the 2022 election by a margin of 3,285 votes (5.5%). Voter turnout in the last election was 70.39%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Dharamshala.
Dharamshala Caste Data
Dharamshala Vidhan Sabha in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh has approximately 82,043 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 3 groups commonly used in Himachal Pradesh election analysis. Rest is the largest share at 98.4%, followed by MUSLIM at 1.4%. 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 | 80,730 | 98.4% |
| MUSLIM | 1,148 | 1.4% |
| CHRISTIAN | 164 | 0.2% |
- Rest98.4%80,730
- MUSLIM1.4%1,148
- CHRISTIAN0.2%164
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Dharamshala Election Results (2008–2026)
INC has won 3 of the last 6 elections in Dharamshala.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudhir Sharma | INC | 27,323 | 45.54% |
| Rakesh Kumar | BJP | 24,038 | 40.06% |
| Vipan Kumar Nehria | IND | 7,416 | 12.36% |
- Sudhir SharmaINC45.54%27,323
- Rakesh KumarBJP40.06%24,038
- Vipan Kumar NehriaIND12.36%7,416
Dharamshala Booth-Level Data
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Dharamshala Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Dharamshala Vidhan Sabha in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 82,043 registered voters. The current MLA is Sudhir Sharma (INC), elected in 2022 by 3,285 votes (5.5%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 98.4% of the seat profile. For general elections, Dharamshala sits within the Kangra 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 88 booths in the paid dossier. Whether you are planning a campaign, covering the seat as a journalist, or researching Himachal Pradesh politics, this page is the free starting point—message VoteSutra on WhatsApp for the complete booth-wise caste and strategy report for Dharamshala.
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