🏛️ Odisha Assembly Constituency #142
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Koraput District
Koraput Lok Sabha
Kotpad Assembly Constituency
Official election results, participating candidates, voter demographics, and MLA profile for Kotpad Assembly constituency in Koraput, Odisha.
🏛️ Constituency Details
Odisha Assembly #142
Country
India
Region
South India
State
Odisha
District
Koraput
Lok Sabha Constituency
Koraput Lok Sabha
Established
2008
Reservation
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Member of Legislative Assembly
Rupa Bhatra (BJP)
238,230
Registered Electors (Voters)
Koraput Electorate
75.00%
Voter Turnout
Total Votes: 178,673
26,264
Winning Victory Margin
BJP (Margin over BJD)
6
Contesting Candidates
Key Battle: BJP vs BJD
🏛️
Elected Member of Legislative Assembly
Rupa Bhatra
BJP · Polled 75,275 votes (42.13% vote share) · Representing Kotpad
Elected MLA
Showing 6 Contesting Candidates
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| RANK | CANDIDATE NAME | PARTY | VOTES POLLED | VOTE SHARE | RESULT STATUS | EDUCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
RB
Rupu Bhatra
BJP · 75,275 Votes (42.13%)
|
BJP | 75,275 | 42.13% | 🏆 Elected MLA | 10th Pass |
| #2 |
CS
Chandra Sekhar Majhi
BJD · 49,011 Votes (27.43%)
|
BJD | 49,011 | 27.43% | 🥈 Runner-up | Post Graduate |
| #3 |
AD
Anamu Dian
INC · 6,798 Votes (3.80%)
|
INC | 6,798 | 3.80% | 🥉 3rd Place | Graduate |
| #4 |
BN
Basu Nayak
BSP · 6,798 Votes (3.80%)
|
BSP | 6,798 | 3.80% | Contender | Literate |
| #5 |
KS
Ketan Samarath
Republican Party of India (A) · 6,798 Votes (3.80%)
|
Republican Party of India (A) | 6,798 | 3.80% | Contender | 10th Pass |
| #6 |
RK
Ram Krushna Pujari
IND · 6,798 Votes (3.80%)
|
IND | 6,798 | 3.80% | Contender | 10th Pass |
📜 Historical Election Overview
| ELECTION | WINNING MLA | PARTY | RUNNER-UP | MARGIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest General Election | Rupa Bhatra | BJP | Chandra Sekhar Majhi (BJD) | +26,264 |
🧭 Neighboring Assembly Segments in Koraput
📋 Frequently Asked Questions: Kotpad Assembly
Who is the current MLA representing Kotpad Constituency?
Rupa Bhatra of the BJP is the elected MLA for Kotpad. In the assembly election, Rupa Bhatra secured 75,275 votes (42.13% vote share), winning by a victory margin of 26,264 votes over Chandra Sekhar Majhi (BJD).
Which Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency does Kotpad belong to?
Kotpad is an Assembly segment under the Koraput Lok Sabha Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency in Odisha.
What is the reservation status of Kotpad Assembly Constituency?
Kotpad is classified as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) constituency in the Koraput district of Odisha.
How many registered voters are in Kotpad Assembly Constituency?
Kotpad has approximately 238,230 registered electors, with a voter turnout of 75.00% during the general assembly election.