Arabhavi Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Belgaum, Karnataka
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:2,33,038
- Sitting MLA:Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkiholi (BJP)
- Latest Turnout:68.33%
- 2023 Winning Margin:71,540 votes (37.6%)
Arabhavi is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Belgaum, Karnataka, with 2,33,038 registered voters. The current MLA is Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkiholi of BJP, who won the 2023 election by a margin of 71,540 votes (37.6%). Voter turnout in the last election was 68.33%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Arabhavi.
Arabhavi Caste Data
Arabhavi Vidhan Sabha in Belgaum, Karnataka has approximately 2,33,038 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 3 groups commonly used in Karnataka election analysis. Rest is the largest share at 91.9%, followed by MUSLIM at 8%. 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 | 2,14,161 | 91.9% |
| MUSLIM | 18,643 | 8% |
| CHRISTIAN | 0 | 0% |
- Rest91.9%2,14,161
- MUSLIM8%18,643
- CHRISTIAN0%0
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Arabhavi Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 5 of the last 7 elections in Arabhavi.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkiholi | BJP | 1,15,402 | 60.7% |
| Bhimappa Gundappa Gadad | IND | 43,862 | 23.1% |
| Arvind Mahadevarao Dalwai | INC | 23,956 | 12.6% |
- Balachandra Laxmanrao JarkiholiBJP60.7%1,15,402
- Bhimappa Gundappa GadadIND23.1%43,862
- Arvind Mahadevarao DalwaiINC12.6%23,956
Arabhavi Booth-Level Data
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Arabhavi Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Arabhavi Vidhan Sabha in Belgaum, Karnataka is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,33,038 registered voters. The current MLA is Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkiholi (BJP), elected in 2023 by 71,540 votes (37.6%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 91.9% of the seat profile. For general elections, Arabhavi sits within the Belgaum 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 281 booths in the paid dossier. Whether you are planning a campaign, covering the seat as a journalist, or researching Karnataka politics, this page is the free starting point—message VoteSutra on WhatsApp for the complete booth-wise caste and strategy report for Arabhavi.
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