🏛️ Kerala Assembly Constituency #17
None (General)
Kasaragod District
Wayanad (PC #4)
Mananthavady Assembly Constituency
Official election results, participating candidates, voter demographics, and MLA profile for Mananthavady Assembly constituency in Kasaragod, Kerala.
🏛️ Constituency Details
Kerala Assembly #17
Country
India
Region
South India
State
Kerala
District
Kasaragod
Lok Sabha Constituency
Wayanad (PC #4)
Established
2008
Reservation
None (General)
Member of Legislative Assembly
O. R. Kelu (CPI(M))
194,788
Registered Electors (Voters)
Kasaragod Electorate
78.33%
Voter Turnout
Total Votes: 152,578
9,282
Winning Victory Margin
CPI(M) (Margin over INC)
2
Contesting Candidates
Key Battle: CPI(M) vs INC
🏛️
Elected Member of Legislative Assembly
O. R. Kelu
CPI(M) · Polled 72,536 votes (47.54% vote share) · Representing Mananthavady
Elected MLA
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| RANK | CANDIDATE NAME | PARTY | VOTES POLLED | VOTE SHARE | RESULT STATUS | EDUCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
OR
O. R. Kelu
CPI(M) · 72,536 Votes (47.54%)
|
CPI(M) | 72,536 | 47.54% | 🏆 Elected MLA | Graduate |
| #2 |
PK
P. K. Jayalakshmi
INC · 63,254 Votes (41.46%)
|
INC | 63,254 | 41.46% | 🥈 Runner-up | Post Graduate |
📜 Historical Election Overview
| ELECTION | WINNING MLA | PARTY | RUNNER-UP | MARGIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest General Election | O. R. Kelu | CPI(M) | P. K. Jayalakshmi (INC) | +9,282 |
| Previous Assembly Term | Leading Contender | INC | Opposition Contender | Victory |
🧭 Neighboring Assembly Segments in Kasaragod
📋 Frequently Asked Questions: Mananthavady Assembly
Who is the current MLA representing Mananthavady Constituency?
O. R. Kelu of the CPI(M) is the elected MLA for Mananthavady. In the assembly election, O. R. Kelu secured 72,536 votes (47.54% vote share), winning by a victory margin of 9,282 votes over P. K. Jayalakshmi (INC).
Which Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency does Mananthavady belong to?
Mananthavady is an Assembly segment under the Wayanad (PC #4) Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency in Kerala.
What is the reservation status of Mananthavady Assembly Constituency?
Mananthavady is classified as a None (General) constituency in the Kasaragod district of Kerala.
How many registered voters are in Mananthavady Assembly Constituency?
Mananthavady has approximately 194,788 registered electors, with a voter turnout of 78.33% during the general assembly election.