🏛️ Karnataka Assembly Constituency #122
None (General)
Udupi District
Udupi Lok Sabha
Karkala Assembly Constituency
Official election results, participating candidates, voter demographics, and MLA profile for Karkala Assembly constituency in Udupi, Karnataka.
🏛️ Constituency Details
Karnataka Assembly #122
Country
India
Region
South India
State
Karnataka
District
Udupi
Lok Sabha Constituency
Udupi Lok Sabha
Established
2008
Reservation
None (General)
Member of Legislative Assembly
V. Sunil Kumar (BJP)
190,625
Registered Electors (Voters)
Udupi Electorate
82.28%
Voter Turnout
Total Votes: 156,847
4,602
Winning Victory Margin
BJP (Margin over INC)
9
Contesting Candidates
Key Battle: BJP vs INC
🏛️
Elected Member of Legislative Assembly
V. Sunil Kumar
BJP · Polled 77,028 votes (49.11% vote share) · Representing Karkala
Elected MLA
Showing 9 Contesting Candidates
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| RANK | CANDIDATE NAME | PARTY | VOTES POLLED | VOTE SHARE | RESULT STATUS | EDUCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
VS
V Sunill Kumar
BJP · 77,028 Votes (49.11%)
|
BJP | 77,028 | 49.11% | 🏆 Elected MLA | Graduate |
| #2 |
US
Udaya Shetty
INC · 72,426 Votes (46.18%)
|
INC | 72,426 | 46.18% | 🥈 Runner-up | Post Graduate |
| #3 |
AD
Arun Deepak Mendonca
Uttama Prajaakeeya Party · 672 Votes (0.43%)
|
Uttama Prajaakeeya Party | 672 | 0.43% | 🥉 3rd Place | 12th Pass |
| #4 |
DF
Daniel Fedrick Ranjar
AAP · 672 Votes (0.43%)
|
AAP | 672 | 0.43% | Contender | Graduate |
| #5 |
DM
Dr Mamatha Hegde
IND · 672 Votes (0.43%)
|
IND | 672 | 0.43% | Contender | Doctorate |
| #6 |
MV
Mrs. Vidyalaxmi
IND · 672 Votes (0.43%)
|
IND | 672 | 0.43% | Contender | Graduate Professional |
| #7 |
PM
Pramod Muthalik
IND · 672 Votes (0.43%)
|
IND | 672 | 0.43% | Contender | Graduate |
| #8 |
SP
Srikantha Poojary
JD(S) · 672 Votes (0.43%)
|
JD(S) | 672 | 0.43% | Contender | 5th Pass |
| #9 |
SA
Sudhakara Acharya
IND · 672 Votes (0.43%)
|
IND | 672 | 0.43% | Contender | 12th Pass |
📜 Historical Election Overview
| ELECTION | WINNING MLA | PARTY | RUNNER-UP | MARGIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest General Election | V. Sunil Kumar | BJP | Udaya Shetty Muniyal (INC) | +4,602 |
| Previous Assembly Term | Leading Contender | INC | Opposition Contender | Victory |
🧭 Neighboring Assembly Segments in Udupi
📋 Frequently Asked Questions: Karkala Assembly
Who is the current MLA representing Karkala Constituency?
V. Sunil Kumar of the BJP is the elected MLA for Karkala. In the assembly election, V. Sunil Kumar secured 77,028 votes (49.11% vote share), winning by a victory margin of 4,602 votes over Udaya Shetty Muniyal (INC).
Which Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency does Karkala belong to?
Karkala is an Assembly segment under the Udupi Lok Sabha Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency in Karnataka.
What is the reservation status of Karkala Assembly Constituency?
Karkala is classified as a None (General) constituency in the Udupi district of Karnataka.
How many registered voters are in Karkala Assembly Constituency?
Karkala has approximately 190,625 registered electors, with a voter turnout of 82.28% during the general assembly election.