Varanasi South Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:2,96,513
- Sitting MLA:Dr. Neelkanth Tiwari (BJP)
- Latest Turnout:58.2%
- 2022 Winning Margin:10,722 votes (5.5%)
Varanasi South is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, with 2,96,513 registered voters. The current MLA is Dr. Neelkanth Tiwari of BJP, who won the 2022 election by a margin of 10,722 votes (5.5%). Voter turnout in the last election was 58.2%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Varanasi South.
Varanasi South Caste Data
Varanasi South Vidhan Sabha in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh has approximately 2,96,513 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 40 groups commonly used in Uttar Pradesh election analysis. MUSLIM is the largest share at 33.1%, followed by Rest at 19.5%. 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| MUSLIM | 98,145 | 33.1% |
| Rest | 57,820 | 19.5% |
| GUPTA | 16,901 | 5.7% |
| YADAV | 12,157 | 4.1% |
| PRASAD | 8,895 | 3% |
| SINGH | 7,709 | 2.6% |
- MUSLIM33.1%98,145
- Rest19.5%57,820
- GUPTA5.7%16,901
- YADAV4.1%12,157
- PRASAD3%8,895
- SINGH2.6%7,709
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Varanasi South Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 7 of the last 7 elections in Varanasi South.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narendra Modi | BJP | 97,878 | 53.63% |
| Ajay Rai | INC | 81,732 | 44.78% |
- Narendra ModiBJP53.63%97,878
- Ajay RaiINC44.78%81,732
Varanasi South Booth-Level Data
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Varanasi South Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Varanasi South Vidhan Sabha in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,96,513 registered voters. The current MLA is Dr. Neelkanth Tiwari (BJP), elected in 2022 by 10,722 votes (5.5%). Community estimates place MUSLIM as the largest group at roughly 33.1% of the seat profile. For general elections, Varanasi South sits within the Varanasi 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 296 booths in the paid dossier. Whether you are planning a campaign, covering the seat as a journalist, or researching Uttar Pradesh politics, this page is the free starting point—message VoteSutra on WhatsApp for the complete booth-wise caste and strategy report for Varanasi South.
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