Shimoga Lok Sabha Election Data
Shimoga, Karnataka
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:16,75,975
- Sitting MP:B.y.raghavendra. (BJP)
- Latest Turnout:76.5%
- 2019 Winning Margin:2,22,690 votes (17.3%)
Shimoga is a Lok Sabha constituency in Shimoga, Karnataka, with 16,75,975 registered voters. The current MP is B.y.raghavendra. of BJP, who won the 2019 election by a margin of 2,22,690 votes (17.3%). Voter turnout in the last election was 76.5%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Shimoga.
Assembly Segments in Shimoga
Each Vidhan Sabha segment within Shimoga Lok Sabha. Click any segment for its caste data, election history and booth-level insights.
- BhadravatiSitting MLA: B.k. SanagameshwaraRuling: INC2024 LS Lead: BJP
- ByndoorSitting MLA: Gururaj Shetty GantiholeRuling: BJP2024 LS Lead: BJP
- SagarSitting MLA: Gopala Krishna BeluruRuling: INC2024 LS Lead: BJP
- ShikaripuraSitting MLA: Vijayendra YediyurappaRuling: BJP2024 LS Lead: BJP
- ShimogaSitting MLA: Channabasappa (chenni)Ruling: BJP2024 LS Lead: BJP
- Shimoga RuralSitting MLA: Sharada PuryanaikRuling: JD(S)2024 LS Lead: BJP
- SorabSitting MLA: Madhu BangarappaRuling: INC2024 LS Lead: BJP
- TirthahalliSitting MLA: Araga JnanendraRuling: BJP2024 LS Lead: BJP
Shimoga Caste Data
Shimoga Lok Sabha in Karnataka has approximately 16,75,975 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 7 groups commonly used in Karnataka election analysis. SC is the largest share at 15.8%, followed by Muslim at 13.1%. 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:15.8%
- ST:3.8%
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| SC | — | 15.8% |
| Muslim | — | 13.1% |
| ST | — | 3.8% |
| Christian | — | 0.9% |
| Jain | — | 0.52% |
| Sikh | — | 0.02% |
- SC15.8%—
- Muslim13.1%—
- ST3.8%—
- Christian0.9%—
- Jain0.52%—
- Sikh0.02%—
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Shimoga Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 6 of the last 7 elections in Shimoga.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bjp Party Candidates | BJP | 5,81,584 | 42.7% |
| Inc Party Candidates | INC | 5,04,157 | 37.1% |
| Jd(s) Party Candidates | JD(S) | 1,69,084 | 12.4% |
| S. P. Nagarajagowda(shikaripura) | IND | 70,802 | 5.2% |
| Sp Party Candidates | SP | 586 | 0% |
| Bsp Party Candidates | BSP | 576 | 0% |
- Bjp Party CandidatesBJP42.7%5,81,584
- Inc Party CandidatesINC37.1%5,04,157
- Jd(s) Party CandidatesJD(S)12.4%1,69,084
- S. P. Nagarajagowda(shikaripura)IND5.2%70,802
- Sp Party CandidatesSP0%586
- Bsp Party CandidatesBSP0%576
Shimoga Booth-Level Data
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Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Shimoga Lok Sabha in Karnataka is a General Lok Sabha constituency with about 16,75,975 registered voters. The current MP is B.y.raghavendra. (BJP), elected in 2019 by 2,22,690 votes (17.3%). Community estimates place SC as the largest group at roughly 15.8% 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 Shimoga.
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