Dharwad Lok Sabha Election Data
Dharwad, Karnataka
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:17,25,355
- Sitting MP:Pralhad Joshi (BJP)
- Latest Turnout:70.1%
- 2019 Winning Margin:2,03,438 votes (16.8%)
Dharwad is a Lok Sabha constituency in Dharwad, Karnataka, with 17,25,355 registered voters. The current MP is Pralhad Joshi of BJP, who won the 2019 election by a margin of 2,03,438 votes (16.8%). Voter turnout in the last election was 70.1%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Dharwad.
Assembly Segments in Dharwad
Each Vidhan Sabha segment within Dharwad Lok Sabha. Click any segment for its caste data, election history and booth-level insights.
- DharwadSitting MLA: Vinay KulkarniRuling: INC2024 LS Lead: BJP
- Hubli-Dharwad-CentralSitting MLA: Mahesh TenginakaiRuling: BJP2024 LS Lead: BJP
- Hubli-Dharwad-EastSitting MLA: Abbayya PrasadRuling: INC2024 LS Lead: INC
- Hubli-Dharwad-WestSitting MLA: Arvind BelladRuling: BJP2024 LS Lead: BJP
- KalghatgiSitting MLA: Santosh.s.ladRuling: INC2024 LS Lead: BJP
- KundgolSitting MLA: M R PatilRuling: BJP2024 LS Lead: BJP
- NavalgundSitting MLA: Ningaraddi Hanamaraddi KonaraddiRuling: INC2024 LS Lead: BJP
- ShiggaonSitting MLA: Basavaraj BommaiRuling: BJP2024 LS Lead: BJP
Dharwad Caste Data
Dharwad Lok Sabha in Karnataka has approximately 17,25,355 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%, followed by SC at 10.1%. 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:10.1%
- ST:4.9%
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | — | 21% |
| SC | — | 10.1% |
| ST | — | 4.9% |
| Jain | — | 1.46% |
| Christian | — | 0.5% |
| Sikh | — | 0.08% |
- Muslim21%—
- SC10.1%—
- ST4.9%—
- Jain1.46%—
- Christian0.5%—
- Sikh0.08%—
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Dharwad Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 6 of the last 7 elections in Dharwad.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bjp Party Candidates | BJP | 6,32,233 | 48.4% |
| Inc Party Candidates | INC | 5,74,895 | 44% |
| Chikkanagoudra Siddanagouda Iswaragouda(kundgol) | IND | 30,425 | 2.3% |
| Jd(s) Party Candidates | JD(S) | 29,566 | 2.3% |
| Bsp Party Candidates | BSP | 721 | 0.1% |
- Bjp Party CandidatesBJP48.4%6,32,233
- Inc Party CandidatesINC44%5,74,895
- Chikkanagoudra Siddanagouda Iswaragouda(kundgol)IND2.3%30,425
- Jd(s) Party CandidatesJD(S)2.3%29,566
- Bsp Party CandidatesBSP0.1%721
Dharwad Booth-Level Data
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Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Dharwad Lok Sabha in Karnataka is a General Lok Sabha constituency with about 17,25,355 registered voters. The current MP is Pralhad Joshi (BJP), elected in 2019 by 2,03,438 votes (16.8%). Community estimates place Muslim as the largest group at roughly 21% 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 Dharwad.
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