🏛️ Karnataka Assembly Constituency #98
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Chitradurga District
Chitradurga Lok Sabha
Challakere Assembly Constituency
Official election results, participating candidates, voter demographics, and MLA profile for Challakere Assembly constituency in Chitradurga, Karnataka.
🏛️ Constituency Details
Karnataka Assembly #98
Country
India
Region
South India
State
Karnataka
District
Chitradurga
Lok Sabha Constituency
Chitradurga Lok Sabha
Established
2008
Reservation
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Member of Legislative Assembly
T. Raghumurthy (INC)
220,986
Registered Electors (Voters)
Chitradurga Electorate
80.58%
Voter Turnout
Total Votes: 178,071
16,450
Winning Victory Margin
INC (Margin over JD(S))
7
Contesting Candidates
Key Battle: INC vs JD(S)
🏛️
Elected Member of Legislative Assembly
T. Raghumurthy
INC · Polled 67,952 votes (38.16% vote share) · Representing Challakere
Elected MLA
Showing 7 Contesting Candidates
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| RANK | CANDIDATE NAME | PARTY | VOTES POLLED | VOTE SHARE | RESULT STATUS | EDUCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
TR
T. Raghumurthy
INC · 67,952 Votes (38.16%)
|
INC | 67,952 | 38.16% | 🏆 Elected MLA | Graduate Professional |
| #2 |
AK
Anil Kumar R.
BJP · 6,513 Votes (3.66%)
|
BJP | 6,513 | 3.66% | Contender | Graduate Professional |
| #3 |
A
Anjamma
IND · 6,513 Votes (3.66%)
|
IND | 6,513 | 3.66% | 🥉 3rd Place | Literate |
| #4 |
CB
C. Bhojaraja
Karnataka Rashtra Samithi · 6,513 Votes (3.66%)
|
Karnataka Rashtra Samithi | 6,513 | 3.66% | Contender | 10th Pass |
| #5 |
KK
K.T. Kumar Swamy
IND · 6,513 Votes (3.66%)
|
IND | 6,513 | 3.66% | Contender | Graduate Professional |
| #6 |
M
Marakka
AAP · 6,513 Votes (3.66%)
|
AAP | 6,513 | 3.66% | Contender | 10th Pass |
| #7 |
RK
Ravish Kumar M
JD(S) · 6,513 Votes (3.66%)
|
JD(S) | 6,513 | 3.66% | Contender | 10th Pass |
📜 Historical Election Overview
| ELECTION | WINNING MLA | PARTY | RUNNER-UP | MARGIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest General Election | T. Raghumurthy | INC | M. Ravish Kumar (JD(S)) | +16,450 |
| Previous Assembly Term | Leading Contender | JD(S) | Opposition Contender | Victory |
🧭 Neighboring Assembly Segments in Chitradurga
📋 Frequently Asked Questions: Challakere Assembly
Who is the current MLA representing Challakere Constituency?
T. Raghumurthy of the INC is the elected MLA for Challakere. In the assembly election, T. Raghumurthy secured 67,952 votes (38.16% vote share), winning by a victory margin of 16,450 votes over M. Ravish Kumar (JD(S)).
Which Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency does Challakere belong to?
Challakere is an Assembly segment under the Chitradurga Lok Sabha Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency in Karnataka.
What is the reservation status of Challakere Assembly Constituency?
Challakere is classified as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) constituency in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka.
How many registered voters are in Challakere Assembly Constituency?
Challakere has approximately 220,986 registered electors, with a voter turnout of 80.58% during the general assembly election.