Dharwad Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Dharwad, Karnataka
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:2,11,932
- Sitting MLA:Vinay Kulkarni (INC)
- Latest Turnout:71.81%
- 2023 Winning Margin:18,037 votes (10.9%)
Dharwad is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Dharwad, Karnataka, with 2,11,932 registered voters. The current MLA is Vinay Kulkarni of INC, who won the 2023 election by a margin of 18,037 votes (10.9%). Voter turnout in the last election was 71.81%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Dharwad.
Dharwad Caste Data
Dharwad Vidhan Sabha in Dharwad, Karnataka has approximately 2,11,932 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 80.9%, followed by MUSLIM at 19%. 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 | 1,71,452 | 80.9% |
| MUSLIM | 40,267 | 19% |
| CHRISTIAN | 211 | 0.1% |
- Rest80.9%1,71,452
- MUSLIM19%40,267
- CHRISTIAN0.1%211
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Dharwad Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 5 of the last 7 elections in Dharwad.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinay Kulkarni | INC | 89,333 | 53.91% |
| Amrut Ayyappa Desai | BJP | 71,296 | 43% |
- Vinay KulkarniINC53.91%89,333
- Amrut Ayyappa DesaiBJP43%71,296
Dharwad Booth-Level Data
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Dharwad Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Dharwad Vidhan Sabha in Dharwad, Karnataka is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,11,932 registered voters. The current MLA is Vinay Kulkarni (INC), elected in 2023 by 18,037 votes (10.9%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 80.9% of the seat profile. For general elections, Dharwad sits within the Dharwad 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 231 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 Dharwad.
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