Dakshina Kannada

The geographic coordinates of Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency are: 12°55'56.6"N 74°58'52.7"E. Dakshina Kannada shares its borders with four other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Dakshina Kannada are: Udupi Chikmagalur, Hassan, Mysore, Kerala: Kasaragod. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Kerala.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Nalin Kumar Kateel of BJP won in this seat defeating Mithun M Rai of INC by a margin of 2,74,621 votes which was 20.42% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 57.55% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Nalin Kumar Kateel of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Janardhana Poojary of INC by a margin of 1,43,709 votes which was 11.9% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 53.23% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Nalin Kumar Kateel of BJP won this seat beating Janardhana Poojary of INC by a margin of 40,420 votes which was 3.98% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 49.15% in the seat.

Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 7% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 4%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 89%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 17,96,303 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,76,957 were male, 9,19,279 female and 67 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 17,24,976 registered voters, of which 8,76,957 were male, 8,79,088 female and 102 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,65,219 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,74,454 were male, 7,90,765 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,64,641 which included 6,73,121 male, and 6,91,520 female.

The number of service voters in South Canara Lok Sabha constituency was 518 in 2019, 1,105 in 2014 and 990 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,048, in 2019 it was 1,039, 1,021 in 2014 and 1,027 in 2009.

Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 2 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 26, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 18, 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, Dakshina Kannada voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 30, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 17. Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 200. Belthangady: 3 Belthangady Taluk; 201. Moodabidri: 1 Mangalore Taluk (Part), 2 Surathkal, 4 Moodabidri and 5 Mulki Circles. Mudbidri TMC, Mulki TP; 202. Mangalore City North: 1 Mangalore Taluk (Part), 3 Gurupura Circle. Mangalore M Corp. (Part) - Mangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No.1 to 20, 22 and 23; 203. Mangalore City South: 1 Mangalore Taluk (Part), Mangalore M Corp. (Part) - Mangalore (M Corp.) - Ward No.21 and 24 to 60; 204. Mangalore: 1 Mangalore Taluk (Part), 1 Mangalore –B Circle, Ullal TP, 2 Bantval Taluk (Part), 2 Panemangalore Circle (Part), Meremajalu, Kodman, Sajipanadu (Nadupadu), Sajipapadu, Chelur, Kurnad, Phajeer, Kairangala, Naringana, Balepuni and Ira Villages, Pudu (CT), Thumbe (CT); 205. Bantval: 2 Bantval Taluk (Part), 1 Bantwal Circle, 2 Panemangalore Circle (Part), Kariyangala, Badaga Bellur, Tenkabellur, Ammunje, Kallige, Sajipamannuru, Sajipamuda, Amtoor, Narikombu, Shambhoor, Manchi, Golthamajal, Balthila, Barimar, and Kadeshwalya villages, 3 Vittal Circle (Part), Bolanthuru, Veerakamba, Ananthadi, Mani, Peraje, Netlamudnur, Kolnadu, Vittalpadanur, Salethur, Karopady, and Kanyana villages, Bantval TP; 206. Puttur: 2 Bantval Taluk (Part), 3 Vittal Circle (Part), Biliyur, Perne, Kedila, Vittal, Peruvai, Manila, Alike, Idkidu, Kula, Vittalmudnoor, Kepu, and Punacha villages, 4 Puttur Taluk (Part), 3 Puttur Circle, 1 Uppinangady Circle (Part), Kabaka (Rural), Kudipadi, Padnoor (Rural), Bannur (Rural), Kodimbady, Chickamudnoor (Rural), Bellipadi, Nekkiladi, Hirebandadi, Uppinangady, and Bajathuru villages, Puttur TMC; and 207. Sullia (SC): 6 Sullia Taluk, 4 Puttur Taluk (Part), 2 Kadaba Circle, 1 Uppinangady Circle (Part), Golithattu, Alanthaya, Konalu, Nelyadi, Kowkradi, Ichlampady, Konaje, Shirady, and Shiribagilu villages.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Dakshina Kannada constituency was 77.56%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 78%, while it was 77% in 2014 and 74% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -0.41% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Nalin Kumar Kateel of BJP won in this constituency beating Mithun M Rai of INC by a margin of 2,74,621 votes which was 20.42% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Nalin Kumar Kateel of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Janardhana Poojary of INC by a margin of 1,43,709 votes which was 11.9% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Nalin Kumar Kateel of BJP won this seat defeating Janardhana Poojary of INC by a margin of 40,420 votes which was 3.98% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Nalin Kumar Kateel of BJP had a vote share of 57.55% in this seat.

In 2014, Nalin Kumar Kateel of BJP secured a vote share of 53.23% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Nalin Kumar Kateel of BJP got a vote share of 49.15% in Dakshina Kannada.