🏛️ Karnataka Assembly Constituency #8
None (General)
Belagavi District
Belagavi Lok Sabha
Arabhavi Assembly Constituency
Official election results, participating candidates, voter demographics, and MLA profile for Arabhavi Assembly constituency in Belagavi, Karnataka.
🏛️ Constituency Details
Karnataka Assembly #8
Country
India
Region
South India
State
Karnataka
District
Belagavi
Lok Sabha Constituency
Belagavi Lok Sabha
Established
2008
Reservation
None (General)
Member of Legislative Assembly
Balachandra Jarkiholi (BJP)
248,650
Registered Electors (Voters)
Belagavi Electorate
76.46%
Voter Turnout
Total Votes: 190,118
71,540
Winning Victory Margin
BJP (Margin over )
12
Contesting Candidates
Key Battle: BJP vs
🏛️
Elected Member of Legislative Assembly
Balachandra Jarkiholi
BJP · Polled 115,402 votes (60.70% vote share) · Representing Arabhavi
Elected MLA
Showing 12 Contesting Candidates
💡 Click on highlighted candidates to view verified profile dossier
| RANK | CANDIDATE NAME | PARTY | VOTES POLLED | VOTE SHARE | RESULT STATUS | EDUCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
BL
Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkiholi
BJP · 115,402 Votes (60.70%)
|
BJP | 115,402 | 60.70% | 🏆 Elected MLA | 10th Pass |
| #2 |
AM
Arvind Mahadevarao Dalwai
INC · 2,203 Votes (1.16%)
|
INC | 2,203 | 1.16% | Contender | Post Graduate |
| #3 |
AP
Ashok Pandappa Hanaji
IND · 2,203 Votes (1.16%)
|
IND | 2,203 | 1.16% | 🥉 3rd Place | 12th Pass |
| #4 |
BS
Basappa Shivappa Naganur
IND · 2,203 Votes (1.16%)
|
IND | 2,203 | 1.16% | Contender | Literate |
| #5 |
BI
Basavanth Irappa Vader
BSP · 2,203 Votes (1.16%)
|
BSP | 2,203 | 1.16% | Contender | Graduate Professional |
| #6 |
BG
Bhimappa Gundappa Gadad
IND · 2,203 Votes (1.16%)
|
IND | 2,203 | 1.16% | Contender | 10th Pass |
| #7 |
GB
Gulappa Basalingappa Meti
Swayam Krushi Party · 2,203 Votes (1.16%)
|
Swayam Krushi Party | 2,203 | 1.16% | Contender | Literate |
| #8 |
GK
Guruputra Kempanna Kullur
IND · 2,203 Votes (1.16%)
|
IND | 2,203 | 1.16% | Contender | 12th Pass |
| #9 |
PR
Prakash Ramappa Kalashetti
JD(S) · 2,203 Votes (1.16%)
|
JD(S) | 2,203 | 1.16% | Contender | Post Graduate |
| #10 |
SV
Shivanand Venkatarao Desai
Karnataka Rashtra Samithi · 2,203 Votes (1.16%)
|
Karnataka Rashtra Samithi | 2,203 | 1.16% | Contender | 10th Pass |
| #11 |
SY
Siddappa Yallappa Hosur
IND · 2,203 Votes (1.16%)
|
IND | 2,203 | 1.16% | Contender | Literate |
| #12 |
SA
Sudha Allamprabhu Hiremath
IND · 2,203 Votes (1.16%)
|
IND | 2,203 | 1.16% | Contender | Post Graduate |
📜 Historical Election Overview
| ELECTION | WINNING MLA | PARTY | RUNNER-UP | MARGIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest General Election | Balachandra Jarkiholi | BJP | Bhimappa Gadad () | +71,540 |
| Previous Assembly Term | Leading Contender | State Party | Opposition Contender | Victory |
🧭 Neighboring Assembly Segments in Belagavi
📋 Frequently Asked Questions: Arabhavi Assembly
Who is the current MLA representing Arabhavi Constituency?
Balachandra Jarkiholi of the BJP is the elected MLA for Arabhavi. In the assembly election, Balachandra Jarkiholi secured 115,402 votes (60.70% vote share), winning by a victory margin of 71,540 votes over Bhimappa Gadad ().
Which Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency does Arabhavi belong to?
Arabhavi is an Assembly segment under the Belagavi Lok Sabha Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency in Karnataka.
What is the reservation status of Arabhavi Assembly Constituency?
Arabhavi is classified as a None (General) constituency in the Belagavi district of Karnataka.
How many registered voters are in Arabhavi Assembly Constituency?
Arabhavi has approximately 248,650 registered electors, with a voter turnout of 76.46% during the general assembly election.