Khanapur Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Belgaum, Karnataka
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:2,07,654
- Sitting MLA:Vithal Somanna Halagekar (BJP)
- Latest Turnout:70.17%
- 2023 Winning Margin:54,629 votes (33.9%)
Khanapur is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Belgaum, Karnataka, with 2,07,654 registered voters. The current MLA is Vithal Somanna Halagekar of BJP, who won the 2023 election by a margin of 54,629 votes (33.9%). Voter turnout in the last election was 70.17%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Khanapur.
Khanapur Caste Data
Khanapur Vidhan Sabha in Belgaum, Karnataka has approximately 2,07,654 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 90.1%, followed by MUSLIM at 9.1%. 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 | 1,87,096 | 90.1% |
| MUSLIM | 18,896 | 9.1% |
| CHRISTIAN | 1,661 | 0.8% |
- Rest90.1%1,87,096
- MUSLIM9.1%18,896
- CHRISTIAN0.8%1,661
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Khanapur Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 5 of the last 7 elections in Khanapur.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vithal Somanna Halagekar | BJP | 91,834 | 57% |
| Dr. Anjali Hemant Nimbalkar | INC | 37,205 | 23.1% |
| Bagawan Nasir Papulsab | JD(S) | 15,600 | 9.7% |
| Muralidhar Ganapati Patil | IND | 9,671 | 6% |
- Vithal Somanna HalagekarBJP57%91,834
- Dr. Anjali Hemant NimbalkarINC23.1%37,205
- Bagawan Nasir PapulsabJD(S)9.7%15,600
- Muralidhar Ganapati PatilIND6%9,671
Khanapur Booth-Level Data
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Khanapur Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Khanapur Vidhan Sabha in Belgaum, Karnataka is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,07,654 registered voters. The current MLA is Vithal Somanna Halagekar (BJP), elected in 2023 by 54,629 votes (33.9%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 90.1% of the seat profile. For general elections, Khanapur sits within the Uttar Kanada 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 255 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 Khanapur.
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