🏛️ Kerala Assembly Constituency #127
None (General)
Kasaragod District
Thiruvananthapuram (PC #20)
Varkala Assembly Constituency
Official election results, participating candidates, voter demographics, and MLA profile for Varkala Assembly constituency in Kasaragod, Kerala.
🏛️ Constituency Details
Kerala Assembly #127
Country
India
Region
South India
State
Kerala
District
Kasaragod
Lok Sabha Constituency
Thiruvananthapuram (PC #20)
Established
2008
Reservation
None (General)
Member of Legislative Assembly
V. Joy (CPI(M))
187,394
Registered Electors (Voters)
Kasaragod Electorate
72.16%
Voter Turnout
Total Votes: 135,224
17,821
Winning Victory Margin
CPI(M) (Margin over INC)
2
Contesting Candidates
Key Battle: CPI(M) vs INC
🏛️
Elected Member of Legislative Assembly
V. Joy
CPI(M) · Polled 68,816 votes (50.89% vote share) · Representing Varkala
Elected MLA
Showing 2 Contesting Candidates
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| RANK | CANDIDATE NAME | PARTY | VOTES POLLED | VOTE SHARE | RESULT STATUS | EDUCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
VJ
V. Joy
CPI(M) · 68,816 Votes (50.89%)
|
CPI(M) | 68,816 | 50.89% | 🏆 Elected MLA | Graduate |
| #2 |
BR
B. R. M. Shefeer
INC · 50,995 Votes (37.71%)
|
INC | 50,995 | 37.71% | 🥈 Runner-up | Post Graduate |
📜 Historical Election Overview
| ELECTION | WINNING MLA | PARTY | RUNNER-UP | MARGIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest General Election | V. Joy | CPI(M) | B. R. M. Shefeer (INC) | +17,821 |
| Previous Assembly Term | Leading Contender | INC | Opposition Contender | Victory |
🧭 Neighboring Assembly Segments in Kasaragod
📋 Frequently Asked Questions: Varkala Assembly
Who is the current MLA representing Varkala Constituency?
V. Joy of the CPI(M) is the elected MLA for Varkala. In the assembly election, V. Joy secured 68,816 votes (50.89% vote share), winning by a victory margin of 17,821 votes over B. R. M. Shefeer (INC).
Which Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency does Varkala belong to?
Varkala is an Assembly segment under the Thiruvananthapuram (PC #20) Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency in Kerala.
What is the reservation status of Varkala Assembly Constituency?
Varkala is classified as a None (General) constituency in the Kasaragod district of Kerala.
How many registered voters are in Varkala Assembly Constituency?
Varkala has approximately 187,394 registered electors, with a voter turnout of 72.16% during the general assembly election.