🏛️ Karnataka Assembly Constituency #209
None (General)
Kodagu District
Kodagu Lok Sabha
Virajpet Assembly Constituency
Official election results, participating candidates, voter demographics, and MLA profile for Virajpet Assembly constituency in Kodagu, Karnataka.
🏛️ Constituency Details
Karnataka Assembly #209
Country
India
Region
South India
State
Karnataka
District
Kodagu
Lok Sabha Constituency
Kodagu Lok Sabha
Established
2008
Reservation
None (General)
Member of Legislative Assembly
A. S. Ponnanna (INC)
224,940
Registered Electors (Voters)
Kodagu Electorate
74.59%
Voter Turnout
Total Votes: 167,783
4,291
Winning Victory Margin
INC (Margin over BJP)
8
Contesting Candidates
Key Battle: INC vs BJP
🏛️
Elected Member of Legislative Assembly
A. S. Ponnanna
INC · Polled 83,791 votes (49.94% vote share) · Representing Virajpet
Elected MLA
Showing 8 Contesting Candidates
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| RANK | CANDIDATE NAME | PARTY | VOTES POLLED | VOTE SHARE | RESULT STATUS | EDUCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
A
A.S.Ponnanna
INC · 83,791 Votes (49.94%)
|
INC | 83,791 | 49.94% | 🏆 Elected MLA | Graduate Professional |
| #2 |
AN
Abdul Nasir Makki
IND · 449 Votes (0.27%)
|
IND | 449 | 0.27% | Contender | 5th Pass |
| #3 |
CR
Chimmanamada Ravindra
AAP · 449 Votes (0.27%)
|
AAP | 449 | 0.27% | 🥉 3rd Place | Graduate |
| #4 |
K
K.G.Bopaiah
BJP · 449 Votes (0.27%)
|
BJP | 449 | 0.27% | Contender | Graduate Professional |
| #5 |
MS
Manu Somaiah
Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha · 449 Votes (0.27%)
|
Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha | 449 | 0.27% | Contender | 12th Pass |
| #6 |
MA
Manzoor Ali M.A
JD(S) · 449 Votes (0.27%)
|
JD(S) | 449 | 0.27% | Contender | Others |
| #7 |
PK
Ponneti K.Darshan
IND · 449 Votes (0.27%)
|
IND | 449 | 0.27% | Contender | 12th Pass |
| #8 |
SM
S.Y.M. Masood Foujdar
NCP · 449 Votes (0.27%)
|
NCP | 449 | 0.27% | Contender | Post Graduate |
📜 Historical Election Overview
| ELECTION | WINNING MLA | PARTY | RUNNER-UP | MARGIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest General Election | A. S. Ponnanna | INC | K. G. Bopaiah (BJP) | +4,291 |
| Previous Assembly Term | Leading Contender | BJP | Opposition Contender | Victory |
🧭 Neighboring Assembly Segments in Kodagu
📋 Frequently Asked Questions: Virajpet Assembly
Who is the current MLA representing Virajpet Constituency?
A. S. Ponnanna of the INC is the elected MLA for Virajpet. In the assembly election, A. S. Ponnanna secured 83,791 votes (49.94% vote share), winning by a victory margin of 4,291 votes over K. G. Bopaiah (BJP).
Which Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency does Virajpet belong to?
Virajpet is an Assembly segment under the Kodagu Lok Sabha Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency in Karnataka.
What is the reservation status of Virajpet Assembly Constituency?
Virajpet is classified as a None (General) constituency in the Kodagu district of Karnataka.
How many registered voters are in Virajpet Assembly Constituency?
Virajpet has approximately 224,940 registered electors, with a voter turnout of 74.59% during the general assembly election.