Bijapur South Lok Sabha constituency
Former constituency of the Indian parliament in Karnataka
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Bijapur South Lok Sabha constituency was a former Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka (Bombay State from 1952 to 1956). This seat came into existence in 1951. Before 1967 Lok Sabha Elections, it ceased to exist.
| Bijapur South | |
|---|---|
| Former Lok Sabha constituency | |
| Constituency details | |
| Country | India |
| Region | South India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Established | 1952 |
| Abolished | 1967 |
| Reservation | None |
Assembly segments
Bijapur South Lok Sabha constituency comprised the following seven Legislative Assembly segments:[1]
- Jamkhandi
- Tikota Bilgi
- Mudhol
- Bagalkot
- Badami
- Guledgud Kamatgi
- Hungund
After Bijapur district of erstwhile Bombay State got merged with Mysore State in 1956, this seat became a part of Mysore State and before 1967 Lok Sabha Elections, it ceased to exist and was replaced by Bagalkot Lok Sabha constituency.
Members of Parliament
Bombay State:
- 1951: Bidari Ramappa Balappa, Indian National Congress[2]
Mysore State:
- 1957: Bidari Ramappa Balappa, Indian National Congress
- 1962: Sanganagouda Basanagouda Patil, Indian National Congress
- 1967 onwards: