Bhadravati Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Shimoga, Karnataka
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:2,09,273
- Sitting MLA:B.k. Sanagameshwara (INC)
- Latest Turnout:69.59%
- 2023 Winning Margin:2,705 votes (1.7%)
Bhadravati is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Shimoga, Karnataka, with 2,09,273 registered voters. The current MLA is B.k. Sanagameshwara of INC, who won the 2023 election by a margin of 2,705 votes (1.7%). Voter turnout in the last election was 69.59%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Bhadravati.
Bhadravati Caste Data
Bhadravati Vidhan Sabha in Shimoga, Karnataka has approximately 2,09,273 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 81.1%, followed by MUSLIM at 17.7%. 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 | 1,69,720 | 81.1% |
| MUSLIM | 37,041 | 17.7% |
| CHRISTIAN | 2,511 | 1.2% |
- Rest81.1%1,69,720
- MUSLIM17.7%37,041
- CHRISTIAN1.2%2,511
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Bhadravati Election Results (2008–2026)
INC has won 3 of the last 7 elections in Bhadravati.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.k. Sanagameshwara | INC | 66,208 | 42.6% |
| Sharada Appaji | JD(S) | 63,503 | 40.9% |
| Mangote Rudresh | BJP | 21,279 | 13.7% |
- B.k. SanagameshwaraINC42.6%66,208
- Sharada AppajiJD(S)40.9%63,503
- Mangote RudreshBJP13.7%21,279
Bhadravati Booth-Level Data
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Bhadravati Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Bhadravati Vidhan Sabha in Shimoga, Karnataka is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,09,273 registered voters. The current MLA is B.k. Sanagameshwara (INC), elected in 2023 by 2,705 votes (1.7%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 81.1% of the seat profile. For general elections, Bhadravati sits within the Shimoga 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 253 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 Bhadravati.
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