Uttara Kannada

The geographic coordinates of Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha constituency are: 14°52'59.9"N 74°34'59.9"E. Uttara Kannada shares its borders with eight other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Uttara Kannada are: Belgaum, Haveri, Dharwad, Shimoga, Goa: North Goa, South Goa, Maharashtra: Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Kolhapur. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Goa, Maharashtra.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Anantkumar Hegde of BJP won in this seat defeating Anand Asnotikar of JDS by a margin of 4,79,649 votes which was 41.58% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 68.09% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Anantkumar Hegde of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Prashant R Deshpande of INC by a margin of 1,40,700 votes which was 14.06% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 54.64% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Anantkumar Hegde of BJP won this seat beating Alva Margaret of INC by a margin of 22,769 votes which was 2.99% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP had a vote share of 44.61% in the seat.

Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 8% 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 81%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 16,28,961 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,18,055 were male, 8,10,892 female and 14 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,56,599 registered voters, of which 8,18,055 were male, 7,66,075 female and 22 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,50,599 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,42,865 were male, 7,07,704 female and 30 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 12,86,556 which included 6,61,530 male, and 6,25,026 female.

The number of service voters in North Canara Lok Sabha constituency was 4,116 in 2019, 4,304 in 2014 and 3,605 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 991, in 2019 it was 969, 953 in 2014 and 945 in 2009.

Uttara Kannada 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, Uttara Kannada 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 12. Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Karnataka: 14. Khanapur: 7 Khanapur Taluk; 15. Kittur: 8 Sampgaon Taluk (Part), 2 Kittur and 3 Nesargi Circles; 76. Haliyal: 2 Supa Taluk, 3 Haliyal Taluk, Dandeli CMC; 77. Karwar: 1 Karwar Taluk, 7 Ankola Taluk; 78. Kumta: 8 Kumta Taluk, 10 Honavar Taluk (Part), 1 Honnavar Circle, Honavar TP; 79. Bhatkal: 11 Bhatkal Taluk, 10 Honavar Taluk (Part), 2 Mavinkurva and 3 Manki Circles; 80. Sirsi: 9 Siddapur Taluk, 6 Sirsi Taluk (Part), 1 Sirsi Kasaba (Rural), 3 Hulekal and 4 Sampakhand Circles, Sirsi CMC; and 81. Yellapur: 4 Yellapur Taluk, 5 Mundgod Taluk, 6 Sirsi Taluk (Part), 2 Banavasi Circle.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Uttara Kannada constituency was 76.53%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 74%, while it was 69% in 2014 and 59% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +2.43% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Anantkumar Hegde of BJP won in this constituency beating Anand Asnotikar of JDS by a margin of 4,79,649 votes which was 41.58% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Anantkumar Hegde of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Prashant R Deshpande of INC by a margin of 1,40,700 votes which was 14.06% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Anantkumar Hegde of BJP won this seat defeating Alva Margaret of INC by a margin of 22,769 votes which was 2.99% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Anantkumar Hegde of BJP had a vote share of 68.09% in this seat.

In 2014, Anantkumar Hegde of BJP secured a vote share of 54.64% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Anantkumar Hegde of BJP got a vote share of 44.61% in Uttara Kannada.