Uttara Kannada third in State in SIR enumeration form distribution
Uttara Kannada district has achieved the third position in Karnataka for the distribution of electoral roll enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision program. The administration has successfully mapped a significant portion of its voter base and identified numerous cases of relocation or death.
Why it matters
Efficient electoral roll management is essential for maintaining the integrity of democratic processes and ensuring accurate voter representation.
With an achievement of 96.87% through distribution of 11,91,548 enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Uttara Kannada has reached third position in the State.
According to a press release issued by Uttara Kannada administration, the district has a total of 12,30,037 voters. Of this, mapping of 11,58,776 voters has been completed and 59,123 forms have been digitised, the release said.
In Kumta Assembly segment, 100% achievement has been recorded. During the household visits, 1,092 voters have been identified as relocated, dead and double entry in rolls, the release said.
The neighbouring Dharwad district has registered 77.93% achievement as on Wednesday with distribution of 12,63,933 enumeration forms out of the total 16,211,961 voters.
Of them, 60,140 (3.71%) enumeration forms have been digitised.
During the household visits, 1,158 voters have been identified as cases of relocation, death and double entries.
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