Gujarat Local Polls: Turnout in Cities Up, in Rural Areas Down Compared to 2021
April 27, 2026
Gandhinagar: The final turnout of Gujarat local polls in 2026 has been lower when it comes to District panchayats and Taluka panchayats. It is higher in case of Municipal Corporations and almost same in case of Municipalities.
Against 46% turnout in Municipal Corporations in 2021, it is 49% in 2026, which is around 3% up.
Against 66.68% turnout in District Panchayats in 2021, it is 61.69% in 2026, around 5% down.
Against 66.84% turnout in Taluka Panchayats in 2021, it is 62.38% in 2026, over 4% down.
In case of Municipalities, the turnout in 2021 was 59.05% while in 2026 it is 59.5% – almost same. DeshGujarat.
| Type of Local Body | Total Voting % (2026) | Total Voting % (2021) | Total Voting % (2015) |
| Municipal Corporations | 49.02% | 46.08% | 45.82% |
| District Panchayats | 61.61% | 66.68% | 69.55% |
| Taluka Panchayats | 62.38% | 66.84% | 69.18% |
| Nagar Palikas | 59.50% | 59.05% | 63.22% |
Related Stories
BJP Wins 33 of 34 District Panchayats in Gujarat Local Polls 2026
Results of Gujarat Local Body Elections Via State Election Commission Gujarat
Recent Stories
- Laxmi Vilas Palace Banquets staffer booked over billing fraud
- Aluminium Bharat 2026 exhibition opens in Gandhinagar with 500+ exhibitors
- Insect found inside sealed Jalaram Soda bottle; Jamnagar factory fined ₹5,000
- Which places in Gujarat might see rain in next 7 days? Here's IMD forecast
- VMC issues notices to 13 engineers over 'negligence' in civic works
- Harni to get new fire station at ₹16.29 crore