Nagthan Constituency Election Results: Assembly seat details, MLAs, candidates & more

Nagthan constituency is an important legislative assembly constituency of Karnataka and is among the 224 seats which is witnessing a keen electoral contest on May 10.
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It is part of the Bijapur district.
Nagthan is known for its agricultural importance, cultural heritage, and political significance. It is situated in the northern part of the state.
The seat is reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates.
The constituency is also known for its cultural heritage, with several ancient temples and historical landmarks dotting the landscape.
Temples such as the Nagthan Veerabhadreshwara temple and the Banashankari temple are popular religious sites in the region, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike. These temples hold cultural and religious significance for the local population.
In 2018, Devanand Fulasing Chavan of the Janata Dal (secular) had won the seat by defeating Katakadond Vittal Dondiba of Congress with a margin of 5,601 votes.
In 2013, the constituency witnessed a keen contest with Congress candidate Raju Alagur defeating Janata Dal (Secular) rival Devanand Phulsing Chavan by a slender margin of just over 600 votes.
In the 2018 elections, Katakdhond Vitthal Dhondiba of the Bharatiya Janata Party had won the seat by defeating his Congress rival.
In 2023, Congress is again fielding Vittal Katakadhond against sitting MLA Devananda P Chawhan of Janata Dal (Secular).