Pottangi Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Koraput, Odisha
- Reservation:ST
- Registered Electorate:1,72,052
- Sitting MLA:Pitam Padhi (BJD)
- 2019 Winning Margin:4,255 votes (2.9%)
Pottangi is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Koraput, Odisha, with 1,72,052 registered voters. The current MLA is Pitam Padhi of BJD, who won the 2019 election by a margin of 4,255 votes (2.9%). Voter turnout in the last election was %. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Pottangi.
Pottangi Caste Data
Pottangi Vidhan Sabha in Koraput, Odisha has approximately 1,72,052 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 40 groups commonly used in Odisha election analysis. Rest is the largest share at 48.6%, followed by KHARA at 7.5%. This is a ST 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 | 83,590 | 48.6% |
| KHARA | 12,970 | 7.5% |
| PANGI | 9,680 | 5.6% |
| HANTAL | 9,289 | 5.4% |
| KHIL | 5,442 | 3.2% |
| NAIK | 5,277 | 3.1% |
- Rest48.6%83,590
- KHARA7.5%12,970
- PANGI5.6%9,680
- HANTAL5.4%9,289
- KHIL3.2%5,442
- NAIK3.1%5,277
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Pottangi Election Results (2008–2026)
BJD has won 4 of the last 6 elections in Pottangi.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kausalya Hikaka | BJD | 51,064 | 36.4% |
| Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka | INC | 50,069 | 35.7% |
| Jayaram Pangi | BJP | 27,508 | 19.6% |
| Damodara Sabar | CPI | 3,886 | 2.8% |
| Bhaskar Mutuka | BSP | 2,903 | 2.1% |
- Kausalya HikakaBJD36.4%51,064
- Saptagiri Sankar UlakaINC35.7%50,069
- Jayaram PangiBJP19.6%27,508
- Damodara SabarCPI2.8%3,886
- Bhaskar MutukaBSP2.1%2,903
Pottangi Booth-Level Data
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Pottangi Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Pottangi Vidhan Sabha in Koraput, Odisha is a ST Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 1,72,052 registered voters. The current MLA is Pitam Padhi (BJD), elected in 2019 by 4,255 votes (2.9%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 48.6% of the seat profile. For general elections, Pottangi sits within the Koraput Lok Sabha segment. 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 Odisha politics, this page is the free starting point—message VoteSutra on WhatsApp for the complete booth-wise caste and strategy report for Pottangi.
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