Shimla Rural Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:75,213
- Sitting MLA:Vikramaditya Singh (INC)
- Latest Turnout:67.25%
- 2022 Winning Margin:13,860 votes (23.7%)
Shimla Rural is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, with 75,213 registered voters. The current MLA is Vikramaditya Singh of INC, who won the 2022 election by a margin of 13,860 votes (23.7%). Voter turnout in the last election was 67.25%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Shimla Rural.
Shimla Rural Caste Data
Shimla Rural Vidhan Sabha in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh has approximately 75,213 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 99%, followed by MUSLIM at 0.9%. 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 | 74,460 | 99% |
| MUSLIM | 676 | 0.9% |
| CHRISTIAN | 75 | 0.1% |
- Rest99%74,460
- MUSLIM0.9%676
- CHRISTIAN0.1%75
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Shimla Rural Election Results (2008–2026)
INC has won 4 of the last 6 elections in Shimla Rural.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikramaditya Singh | INC | 35,269 | 60.19% |
| Ravi Kumar Mehta | BJP | 21,409 | 36.54% |
| Puran Dutt | Rashtriya Devbhumi Party | 915 | 1.57% |
- Vikramaditya SinghINC60.19%35,269
- Ravi Kumar MehtaBJP36.54%21,409
- Puran DuttRashtriya Devbhumi Party1.57%915
Shimla Rural Booth-Level Data
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Shimla Rural Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Shimla Rural Vidhan Sabha in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 75,213 registered voters. The current MLA is Vikramaditya Singh (INC), elected in 2022 by 13,860 votes (23.7%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 99% of the seat profile. For general elections, Shimla Rural sits within the Shimla 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 133 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 Shimla Rural.
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