Bantval Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:2,22,166
- Sitting MLA:Rajesh Naik U (BJP)
- Latest Turnout:80.23%
- 2023 Winning Margin:8,282 votes (4.5%)
Bantval is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, with 2,22,166 registered voters. The current MLA is Rajesh Naik U of BJP, who won the 2023 election by a margin of 8,282 votes (4.5%). Voter turnout in the last election was 80.23%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Bantval.
Bantval Caste Data
Bantval Vidhan Sabha in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka has approximately 2,22,166 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 68.9%, followed by MUSLIM at 25.6%. 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 | 1,53,072 | 68.9% |
| MUSLIM | 56,874 | 25.6% |
| CHRISTIAN | 12,219 | 5.5% |
- Rest68.9%1,53,072
- MUSLIM25.6%56,874
- CHRISTIAN5.5%12,219
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Bantval Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 5 of the last 7 elections in Bantval.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajesh Naik U | BJP | 93,324 | 50.3% |
| B. Ramanath Rai | INC | 85,042 | 45.8% |
| Ilyas Mohammed Thumbe | SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF INDIA | 5,436 | 2.9% |
- Rajesh Naik UBJP50.3%93,324
- B. Ramanath RaiINC45.8%85,042
- Ilyas Mohammed ThumbeSOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF INDIA2.9%5,436
Bantval Booth-Level Data
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Bantval Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Bantval Vidhan Sabha in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,22,166 registered voters. The current MLA is Rajesh Naik U (BJP), elected in 2023 by 8,282 votes (4.5%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 68.9% of the seat profile. For general elections, Bantval sits within the Dakhshina 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 249 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 Bantval.
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