Chikkodi

The geographic coordinates of Chikkodi Lok Sabha constituency are: 16°25'35.4"N 74°35'10.0"E. Chikkodi shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Chikkodi are: Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bijapur, Maharashtra: Sangli, Kolhapur, Hatkanangle. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Maharashtra.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Annasaheb Shankar Jolle of BJP won in this seat defeating Prakash Babanna Hukkeri of INC by a margin of 1,18,877 votes which was 9.76% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 52.89% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Prakash Babanna Hukkeri of INC emerged victorious in this seat beating Katti Ramesh Vishwanath of BJP by a margin of 3,003 votes which was 0.28% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC secured a vote share of 44.72% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Katti Ramesh Vishwanath of BJP won this seat beating Prakash Babanna Hukkeri of INC by a margin of 55,287 votes which was 6.37% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 50.45% in the seat.

Chikkodi Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 16% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 5%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 72%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Chikkodi Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,41,758 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,75,953 were male, 8,65,731 female and 74 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,12,556 registered voters, of which 8,75,953 were male, 7,87,468 female and 57 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,42,206 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,46,023 were male, 6,96,120 female and 63 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,84,427 which included 6,59,813 male, and 6,24,614 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 8,073 in 2019, 6,696 in 2014 and 5,595 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 988, in 2019 it was 954, 933 in 2014 and 947 in 2009.

Chikkodi Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 3 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 3 on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Chikkodi voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 1. Chikkodi Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 1. Nippani: 1 Chikkodi Taluk (Part), 3 Nippani Circle, 4 Sadalga Circle (Part), Shiradawad GP – Shiradawad, Galataga GP-Galataga and Bhimapurwadi, Bhoj GP - Bhoj and Bhojwadi, Bedkihal GP – Bedkihal, Hunnaragi GP – Hunnaragi, Mamadapur K.L GP - Mamadapur K.L, Sidnal GP – Sidnal, Kunnur GP - Kunnur, Gajabarwadi and Shivapurwadi, Mangur GP – Mangur, Barwad GP – Barwad, Karadaga GP – Karadaga and Donewadi, Boragaon GP - Boragaon and Borgaonwadi, Manakapur GP- Manakapur and Kasanal, Nippani CMC; 2. Chikkodi - Sadalga: 1 Chikkodi Taluk (Part), 1 Chikkodi Circle, 4 Sadalga Circle (Part), Janawad GP - Janawad, Shamanewadi GP – Shamanewadi, Nej GP – Nej, Nagaral GP – Nagaral, Nanadi GP - Nanadi, Nanadiwadi, Malikwad GP – Malikwad, Examba GP- Examba, Yadyanawadi and Ullagaddiwadi, Kallol GP – Kallol, Sadalga (Rural) and Vadagol (Rural), Sadalga TP, Chikkodi TMC; 3. Athni: 2 Athani Taluk (Part),1 Athani Circle and 4 Telsang Circle, Athani TMC; 4. Kagawad: 2 Athani Taluk (Part), 2 Kagawad Circle and 3 Anantapur Circle; 5. Kudachi (SC): 3 Raybag Taluk (Part), 2 Kudachi Circle, Kudachi TP; 6. Raybag (SC): 3 Raybag Taluk (Part), 1 Raibag Circle, Raibag TP, Chikodi Taluk (Part), Nagarmunoli Circle; 7. Hukeri: 5 Hukkeri Taluk (Part), 1 Hukkeri Circle, 3 Sankeshwar Circle (Part), Shippur, Hittani, Mattiwade, Naganur K.S., Rashing, Bugatealur, Hadalga, Bhairapur, Shekinhosur, Konankeri, Honnihalli, Kanagale, Karajage, Sollapur, Haragapur, Bad, Alur (K.M), Akkiwat, Kesti, Borgal, Amminbhavi, Handigud, Ammanagi, Nidasoshi, Ankale, Sankeshwar (R), Kamatanur, and Nerli villages, Sankeshwar TMC, Hukkeri TP; 10. Yemkanmardi (ST): 5 Hukeri Taluk (Part), 2 Yemkanmardi Circle, 3 Sankeshwar Circle (Part), Masarguppi, Gavanal, Gotur, Hebbal, Kochari, Chikalgud, U Khanapur, Hanchinal, Kurniwadi, Kurni, and Arjunwad villages, 6 Belgaum Taluk (Part), 3 Kakati Circle, 2 Uchagaon Circle (Part), Maranhol.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Chikkodi constituency was 78.66%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 76%, while it was 74% in 2014 and 68% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +3.16% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Annasaheb Shankar Jolle of BJP won in this constituency beating Prakash Babanna Hukkeri of INC by a margin of 1,18,877 votes which was 9.76% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Prakash Babanna Hukkeri of INC was the winner in this seat beating Katti Ramesh Vishwanath of BJP by a margin of 3,003 votes which was 0.28% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Katti Ramesh Vishwanath of BJP won this seat defeating Prakash Babanna Hukkeri of INC by a margin of 55,287 votes which was 6.37% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Annasaheb Shankar Jolle of BJP had a vote share of 52.89% in this seat.

In 2014, Prakash Babanna Hukkeri of INC secured a vote share of 44.72% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Katti Ramesh Vishwanath of BJP got a vote share of 50.45% in Chikkodi.