Dakhshina Kanada Lok Sabha Election Data
Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:17,24,460
- Sitting MP:Nalin Kumar Kateel (BJP)
- Latest Turnout:77.9%
- 2019 Winning Margin:2,73,367 votes (20.3%)
Dakhshina Kanada is a Lok Sabha constituency in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, with 17,24,460 registered voters. The current MP is Nalin Kumar Kateel of BJP, who won the 2019 election by a margin of 2,73,367 votes (20.3%). Voter turnout in the last election was 77.9%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Dakhshina Kanada.
Assembly Segments in Dakhshina Kanada
Each Vidhan Sabha segment within Dakhshina Kanada Lok Sabha. Click any segment for its caste data, election history and booth-level insights.
- BantvalSitting MLA: Rajesh Naik URuling: BJP2024 LS Lead: BJP
- BelthangadySitting MLA: Harish PoonjaRuling: BJP2024 LS Lead: BJP
- MangaloreSitting MLA: U.t. Khader FareedRuling: INC2024 LS Lead: INC
- Mangalore City NorthSitting MLA: Bharath Shetty. Y.Ruling: BJP2024 LS Lead: BJP
- Mangalore City SouthSitting MLA: D.vedavyasa KamathRuling: BJP2024 LS Lead: BJP
- MoodabidriSitting MLA: Umanatha KotianRuling: BJP2024 LS Lead: BJP
- PutturSitting MLA: Ashok Kumar RaiRuling: INC2024 LS Lead: BJP
- SulliaSitting MLA: Bhagirathi MurulyaRuling: BJP2024 LS Lead: BJP
Dakhshina Kanada Caste Data
Dakhshina Kanada Lok Sabha in Karnataka has approximately 17,24,460 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 7 groups commonly used in Karnataka election analysis. Muslim is the largest share at 21.8%, followed by SC at 7.1%. This is a General Lok 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.
- SC:7.1%
- ST:3.9%
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | — | 21.8% |
| SC | — | 7.1% |
| Christian | — | 6.8% |
| ST | — | 3.9% |
| Jain | — | 0.5% |
| Sikh | — | 0.03% |
- Muslim21.8%—
- SC7.1%—
- Christian6.8%—
- ST3.9%—
- Jain0.5%—
- Sikh0.03%—
Get booth-level caste data for Dakhshina Kanada
This aggregate view sits on top of a full booth-wise caste map. Delivered as CSV plus a visual heatmap within one working day.
Dakhshina Kanada Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 5 of the last 7 elections in Dakhshina Kanada.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bjp Party Candidates | BJP | 6,68,119 | 48.6% |
| Inc Party Candidates | INC | 5,83,234 | 42.4% |
| Arun Kumar Puthila(puttur) | IND | 62,458 | 4.5% |
| Jd(s) Party Candidates | JD(S) | 11,042 | 0.8% |
- Bjp Party CandidatesBJP48.6%6,68,119
- Inc Party CandidatesINC42.4%5,83,234
- Arun Kumar Puthila(puttur)IND4.5%62,458
- Jd(s) Party CandidatesJD(S)0.8%11,042
Dakhshina Kanada Booth-Level Data
Booth data for Dakhshina Kanada being compiled
Polling-station-level rankings and margins being finalised. Request early access on WhatsApp.
Common questions about Dakhshina Kanada
Dakhshina Kanada Lok Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Dakhshina Kanada Lok Sabha in Karnataka is a General Lok Sabha constituency with about 17,24,460 registered voters. The current MP is Nalin Kumar Kateel (BJP), elected in 2019 by 2,73,367 votes (20.3%). Community estimates place Muslim as the largest group at roughly 21.8% of the seat profile. The seat spans 8 Vidhan Sabha assembly segments, each with its own booth-level story. 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 Karnataka politics, this page is the free starting point—message VoteSutra on WhatsApp for the complete booth-wise caste and strategy report for Dakhshina Kanada.
Contesting Dakhshina Kanada?
Get the full booth-wise demographic and voting dossier for Dakhshina Kanada.