Vizianagaram (Lok Sabha constituency)
Encyclopedia
Vizianagaram Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 42 Lok Sabha
(Lower House of the Parliament) constituencies in Andhra Pradesh
state in southern India
. This constituency came into existence in 2008, following the implemenation of delimitation
of parliamentary constituencies based on the recommendations of the Delimitation Commission of India
constituted in 2002.
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...
(Lower House of the Parliament) constituencies in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
state in southern 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 2008, following the implemenation of 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 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.
Assembly segments
Vizianagaram Lok Sabha constituency presently comprises the following Legislative Assembly segments:Constituency number | Name | Reserved for (SC Dalit Dalit is a designation for a group of people traditionally regarded as Untouchable. Dalits are a mixed population, consisting of numerous castes from all over South Asia; they speak a variety of languages and practice a multitude of religions... /ST Adivasi Adivasi is an umbrella term for a heterogeneous set of ethnic and tribal groups claimed to be the aboriginal population of India. They comprise a substantial indigenous minority of the population of India... /None) |
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126 | Etcherla Etcherla Etcherla is a village and a Mandal in Srikakulam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.Postgraduate Center of Andhra University and an engineering college are located near Etcherla.-Features:... |
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128 | Rajam | SC |
133 | Bobbili Bobbili Bobbili is a town, mandal headquarters and a Municipality in Vizianagaram district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.-Geography:Bobbili is located at . It has an average elevation of 103 metres .-History:... |
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134 | Cheepurupalli Cheepurupalli Cheepuru-palli or Chipuru-palle[also known Chipurupalli or Cheepurupally] is a rural town and Mandal in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh, India.-Geography:Chipurupalle has an average elevation of 87 meters... |
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135 | Gajapathinagaram Gajapathinagaram Gajapathi-nagaram is a Town and Mandal in Vizianagaram district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.It is located on National Highway 43 between Vizianagaram and Ramabhadrapuram.-Demographics:... |
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136 | Nellimarla Nellimarla Nelli-marla is a census town and Mandal located in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh state in south India.-Geography:Nellimarla is located on the banks of Champavathi River at . It has an average elevation of 190 metres .-Demographics:... |
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137 | Vizianagaram Vizianagaram Vizianagaram is the main city of the Vizianagaram District of north-eastern Andhra Pradesh in southern India. Vizianagaram district was formed on 1 June 1979, with some parts carved from the neighbouring districts of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam. It is, at present, the largest municipality of... |
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Members of Parliament
Lok Sabha | Duration | Name of the Member | Party Affiliation |
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15th 15th Lok Sabha Members of the 15th Lok Sabha were elected in 2009 during the General Elections in India.- Important members :* Speaker: Meira Kumar, Indian National Congress, Sasaram, Bihar... |
2009-Incumbent Incumbent The incumbent, in politics, is the existing holder of a political office. This term is usually used in reference to elections, in which races can often be defined as being between an incumbent and non-incumbent. For example, in the 2004 United States presidential election, George W... |
Jhansi Lakshmi Botcha Botsa Jhansi Lakshmi Botsa Jhansi Lakshmi is an Indian politician and the current member of the Lok Sabha from Vizianagaram, Andra Pradesh.-Career:... |
Indian National Congress Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |