Shirdi (Lok Sabha constituency)
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Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 48 Lok Sabha
(parliamentary) constituencies in Maharashtra
state in western India
. This constituency came into existence in February, 2008 following the implementation of the Presidential
notification on delimitation
of parliamentary and assembly constituencies, based on the recommendations of the Delimitation Commission of India
constituted in 2002. This constituency is one of the two Lok Sabha constituencies in Ahmednagar district
.
(legislative assembly) segments. These segments are:
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
(parliamentary) constituencies in Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
state in western India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. This constituency came into existence in February, 2008 following the implementation of the Presidential
President of India
The President of India is the head of state and first citizen of India, as well as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. President of India is also the formal head of all the three branches of Indian Democracy - Legislature, Executive and Judiciary...
notification on delimitation
Boundary delimitation
Boundary delimitation, or simply delimitation, is the term used to describe the drawing of boundaries, but is most often used to describe the drawing of electoral boundaries, specifically those of precincts, states, counties or other municipalities...
of parliamentary and assembly constituencies, based on the recommendations of the Delimitation Commission of India
Delimitation Commission of India
Delimitation commission or Boundary commission of India is a Commission established by Government of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act. The main task of the commission is to redraw the boundaries of the various assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies based on a recent...
constituted in 2002. This constituency is one of the two Lok Sabha constituencies in Ahmednagar district
Ahmednagar district
Ahmednagar district is the largest district of Maharashtra state in western India. The historical Ahmednagar city is the headquarters of the district. Ahmednagar was the seat of the Ahmednagar Sultanate of late medieval period . This district is also known for the towns of Shirdi associated with...
.
Assembly segments
Presently, Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency comprises six Vidhan SabhaVidhan Sabha
The Vidhan Sabha or the Legislative Assembly is the lower house or the sole house of the provincial legislature in the different states of India. The same name is also used for the lower house of the legislatures for two of the union territories, Delhi and Pondicherry...
(legislative assembly) segments. These segments are:
- Akole
- SangamnerSangamner (Vidhan Sabha constituency)Sangamner Vidhan Sabha constituency is one of the 288 Vidhan Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra state in Western India.-Overview:...
- ShirdiShirdi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)Shirdi Vidhan Sabha constituency is one of the 288 Vidhan Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra state in Western India.-Overview:...
- KopargaonKopargaon (Vidhan Sabha constituency)Kopargaon Vidhan Sabha constituency is one of the 288 Vidhan Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra state in Western India.-Overview:...
- Shrirampur
- NevasaNevasa (Vidhan Sabha constituency)Nevasa Vidhan Sabha constituency is one of the 288 Vidhan Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra state in Western India.-Overview:...
General Elections 2009
See also
- Kopargaon (Lok Sabha constituency)Kopargaon (Lok Sabha constituency)-Members of Parliament:*1971: Balasaheb Vikhe Patil, Indian National Congress*1977: Balasaheb Vikhe Patil, Indian National Congress*1980: Balasaheb Vikhe Patil, Indian National Congress*1984: Balasaheb Vikhe Patil, Indian National Congress...
- Ahmednagar districtAhmednagar districtAhmednagar district is the largest district of Maharashtra state in western India. The historical Ahmednagar city is the headquarters of the district. Ahmednagar was the seat of the Ahmednagar Sultanate of late medieval period . This district is also known for the towns of Shirdi associated with...
- List of Constituencies of the Lok Sabha