Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkiholi (b 1966) is an Indian politician who is the current MLA from Arabhavi, Belagavi district and chairman of Karnataka Milk Federation.

[1] He and his 4 brothers are all very active in local politics.

[2][3] He was elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Arabhavi constituency in Belgaum district in 2004 and 2008 on a Janata Dal (Secular) ticket.

In 2013 and 2018 he fought the election on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket and won again from Arabhavi.

Kumaraswamy led 2004 and 2008 Government.