Vote counting for the Khatu Khurd Municipality election 2026 in the Didwana-Kuchaman district of Rajasthan commenced at 8:00 AM on 14 September 2026. The exercise will seal the political fate of candidates contesting across all 20 wards of this local body. Voting in Khatu Khurd took place during the second phase of Rajasthan's urban local body elections on Friday, 11 September 2026, as residents turned out to elect their local public representatives.
Ward Setup and Candidate Statistics in Khatu Khurd
Khatu Khurd Municipality comprises a total of 20 polling wards under Didwana-Kuchaman district. To facilitate a smooth voting process, officials established 20 polling booths across the municipality. Electoral data indicates that all 20 polling stations catered to up to 1,400 voters each, with zero booths exceeding the 1,400-voter mark.
During the nomination phase, candidates filed 86 nomination papers for the 20 wards. Following official scrutiny and processing, 5 candidates withdrew their papers, 7 nominations were rejected, and 5 others were dismissed. This left a final tally of 69 candidates competing in the election. Notably, 0 candidates were elected unopposed, leading to active contests across every single ward.
Turnout Trends Across Both Polling Phases
Electors in Khatu Khurd showed strong participation during the second phase on Friday, 11 September 2026, pushing the local voter turnout to 79.17%. This surpassed the broader turnout averages recorded across the state.
Across Rajasthan, elections were conducted in two phases across 309 urban local bodies. Phase 1 recorded a voter turnout of 76.41%, while Phase 2 registered 70% voting, bringing the overall state turnout to 73.21%. The 309 participating local bodies comprised 10 Municipal Corporations, 51 Municipal Councils, and 248 Municipalities.
Election Timeline and Upcoming Leadership Selection
The gazette notification for these elections was issued on Thursday, 27 August 2026. Scrutiny of nominations took place on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, while the final deadline for nomination withdrawal was Thursday, 3 September 2026. Polling for Phase 1 covering 162 municipal bodies was held on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, followed by Phase 2 polling for the remaining 147 bodies, including Khatu Khurd, on Friday, 11 September 2026.
With vote counting and results taking place on 14 September 2026, attention will shift toward forming the local municipal boards. Elections to select Mayors and Chairpersons of the urban bodies are scheduled for 21 September 2026. Subsequently, elections for Deputy Mayors, Deputy Chairpersons, and Municipal Vice-Presidents will be conducted on 22 September 2026.
