Mangalore City South Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:2,40,195
- Sitting MLA:D.vedavyasa Kamath (BJP)
- Latest Turnout:70.12%
- 2023 Winning Margin:23,962 votes (14.8%)
Mangalore City South is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, with 2,40,195 registered voters. The current MLA is D.vedavyasa Kamath of BJP, who won the 2023 election by a margin of 23,962 votes (14.8%). Voter turnout in the last election was 70.12%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Mangalore City South.
Mangalore City South Caste Data
Mangalore City South Vidhan Sabha in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka has approximately 2,40,195 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 68.6%, followed by MUSLIM at 17.5%. 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 | 1,64,773 | 68.6% |
| MUSLIM | 42,034 | 17.5% |
| CHRISTIAN | 33,387 | 13.9% |
- Rest68.6%1,64,773
- MUSLIM17.5%42,034
- CHRISTIAN13.9%33,387
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Mangalore City South Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 5 of the last 7 elections in Mangalore City South.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.vedavyasa Kamath | BJP | 91,437 | 56.5% |
| J.r.lobo | INC | 67,475 | 41.7% |
- D.vedavyasa KamathBJP56.5%91,437
- J.r.loboINC41.7%67,475
Mangalore City South Booth-Level Data
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Mangalore City South Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Mangalore City South Vidhan Sabha in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,40,195 registered voters. The current MLA is D.vedavyasa Kamath (BJP), elected in 2023 by 23,962 votes (14.8%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 68.6% of the seat profile. For general elections, Mangalore City South 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 244 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 Mangalore City South.
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