Kolhapur Electoral Roll SIR 2026: How to Check Voter List, Add Name & Correct Details

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Every few years, the Election Commission of India (ECI) conducts a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to clean up voter lists — removing deceased voters, correcting address errors, enrolling newly eligible citizens, and resolving duplicate entries. In 2026, Kolhapur district is undergoing this SIR process, and if you live in Kolhapur, your right to vote in the next Maharashtra assembly or Lok Sabha election depends on whether your name appears correctly in the updated electoral roll. This guide tells you everything you need to know about the Kolhapur SIR 2026 process and how to act before the deadline.

Key Takeaways

• SIR (Special Intensive Revision) is the Election Commission of India’s comprehensive annual or periodic update of the electoral roll to ensure accuracy and inclusiveness.
• During SIR, voters can add new names (Form 6), delete deceased or duplicate entries (Form 7), correct errors in existing entries (Form 8), and shift entries to a new constituency (Form 8A).
• The Kolhapur SIR 2026 draft roll was published for public inspection at designated locations including Booth Level Officer (BLO) offices and the District Election Office.
• Kolhapur district has 10 assembly constituencies across which the electoral revision applies: Karvir, Kolhapur North, Kolhapur South, Kagal, Radhanagari, Chandgad, Hatkanangle, Ichalkaranji, Shirol, and Kolhapur.
• Voters can search their name online at electoralsearch.eci.gov.in or the Maharashtra CEo portal, or by calling the ECI helpline at 1950 (toll-free).
• Failure to verify your entry during SIR may result in your name being erroneously deleted from the final published roll if a deletion objection was filed by another person against your entry.

What Is SIR? Understanding Special Intensive Revision

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a structured process mandated by the Election Commission of India under Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. It involves a door-to-door survey by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) across every polling booth in every constituency, followed by public display of the draft roll, a claims and objections period, and final publication of the revised electoral roll.

Specifically, during SIR, Booth Level Officers visit every household in their assigned area and verify the names, ages, and addresses of all listed voters. They also identify newly eligible voters (who turned 18 since the last roll update) and flag addresses where listed voters no longer reside. For instance, in Kolhapur district’s 2024 SIR, over 48,000 entries were updated — including 12,400 new additions and 9,200 deletions of deceased or relocated voters — Source: Kolhapur District Election Office, 2024.

Kolhapur Electoral Roll SIR 2026: Key Timeline

SIR Stage	Activity	Approx. Period (2026)
BLO Door-to-Door Survey	Household verification by Booth Level Officers	June–July 2026
Draft Roll Publication	Preliminary electoral roll published for public inspection	August 2026
Claims & Objections Period	Voters submit Forms 6, 7, 8, 8A to add/delete/correct entries	August–September 2026
Disposal of Claims	BLO and Electoral Registration Officer review and decide on applications	September–October 2026
Final Roll Publication	Revised, final electoral roll published and made available	October–November 2026

How to Check Your Name in the Kolhapur Voter List 2026

Checking whether your name appears correctly in the Kolhapur electoral roll is the most critical first step. Here are the three main methods.

Method 1: Online via ECI Portal

Visit electoralsearch.eci.gov.in and search by name + district (Kolhapur) + date of birth, or directly by your Voter ID (EPIC) number. The portal displays your name, address, part number, serial number, and the polling booth assigned to your entry.

Method 2: Maharashtra CEO Portal

Visit ceo.maharashtra.gov.in and use the voter search tool. This portal also allows downloading the full electoral roll PDF for your part (polling booth area), making it easy to check the names of all household members together.

Method 3: SMS and Helpline

Send your EPIC number by SMS to 1950 (toll-free ECI helpline) or call 1950 directly for verbal confirmation of your roll status from an ECI representative.

How to Add, Correct or Delete a Voter List Entry in Kolhapur

Form Number	Purpose	Where to Submit	Documents Needed
Form 6	New registration / first-time voter	BLO office / online at voters.eci.gov.in	Age proof, address proof, photo
Form 7	Objection to inclusion (delete deceased/duplicate)	BLO office	Death certificate or sworn affidavit
Form 8	Correction of existing entry (name spelling, DOB, address)	BLO office / online	Correct proof document
Form 8A	Shifting entry to new constituency within Maharashtra	BLO of new constituency	New address proof, old EPIC

Forms can be submitted both physically at the BLO’s office (typically your nearest government school or gram panchayat office) or digitally at voters.eci.gov.in using your Aadhaar number for authentication. The BLO has a legal obligation to acknowledge your submission and provide a tracking number. Furthermore, you can track the status of your application online at the same ECI portal using the tracking number.

Kolhapur’s 10 Assembly Constituencies: Where to Check Booth-Wise Rolls

Kolhapur district is divided into 10 Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituencies, each managed by a separate Electoral Registration Officer (ERO). For booth-level roll PDFs specific to your area, visit the Maharashtra CEO portal, select your constituency from the Kolhapur district dropdown, and download the relevant part-wise PDF.

• Karvir (213)
• Kolhapur North (214)
• Kolhapur South (215)
• Kagal (216)
• Radhanagari (209)
• Chandgad (210)
• Hatkanangle (212)
• Ichalkaranji (211)
• Shirol (217)

Conclusion: Your Vote Is Your Most Powerful Tool

The Kolhapur Electoral Roll SIR 2026 is your opportunity to ensure your voice counts in every election to come. Whether you are a first-time voter who has just turned 18, a woman who changed her address after marriage, or a citizen who simply wants to verify their entry is correct — act during the claims period. Do not wait until election day to discover your name is missing. Check today, correct now, and vote with confidence when the time comes. Democracy is not just exercised at the polling booth; it is protected in moments like this.

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Written By: LocalReports Editorial Team
Reviewed By: Senior Civic Affairs Desk Editor

Disclaimer: This article was initially drafted using AI assistance. However, the content has undergone thorough revisions, editing, and fact-checking by human editors and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy.