Kanakapura Assembly Constituency (विधानसभा क्षेत्र)

About Kanakapura Assembly Constituency

The Kanakapura Assembly Constituency is a pivotal area in the democratic framework of Karnataka. This constituency is represented by an elected member of the State Legislative Assembly and contributes to the governance and development of the state.

In the recent assembly elections, the Indian National Congress party showed consistent strength. D K Shivakumar stood out as a key candidate in the Kanakapura constituency and is currently serving as its MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly - आमदार).

Constituency Details
State Code 29
State Name Karnataka
Parliament Constituency Code 455
Associated Parliament Constituency
Parliament Constituency Name Bengaluru Rural
Assembly Constituency Code 3480

An Assembly Constituency, like Kanakapura, serves as the foundation for state-level governance and citizen representation. It ensures that the voices of residents are heard and addressed in legislative processes.

Election Result Details

The last assembly elections in Kanakapura were held in 2023. D K Shivakumar won the MLA seat with a margin of 64.5%. They represented the Indian National Congress, showing the party's strong support in this area.

Assembly Constituency Name Kanakapura Assembly Constituency Number 184
District Bangalore Rural Constituency Type General
Winning Candidate D K Shivakumar Party Indian National Congress
Total Electors 224,982 Total Votes 189,861
Poll Percentage 84.4% Margin Votes 122,392
Margin Percentage 64.5% Election Year 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Kanakapura is located in the Bangalore Rural district of Karnataka.

Kanakapura is categorized as a General constituency.

The current MLA of Kanakapura is D K Shivakumar from the Indian National Congress.

  • Voter turnout: 84.4%
  • Total votes cast: 189,861
  • Total electors: 224,982
  • Winning margin: 122,392 votes (64.5%)

Kanakapura falls under the Bengaluru Rural parliamentary constituency.

D K Shivakumar represents the Indian National Congress.

D K Shivakumar won with a margin of 122,392 votes, which is 64.5% of the total votes.

The Assembly Constituency Code for Kanakapura is 184.

The last assembly elections in Kanakapura were held in 2023.

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