Araku

The geographic coordinates of Araku Lok Sabha constituency are: 18°20'17.9"N 82°50'48.8"E. Araku shares its borders with thirteen other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Araku are: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Elluru, Telangana: Mahabubabad, Khammam, Chhattisgarh: Bastar, Odisha: Nabarangpur, Berhampur, Koraput. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Telangana, Chhatisgarh, Odisha.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Goddeti Madhavi of YSRCP won in this seat defeating Kishore Chandra Deo of TDP by a margin of 2,24,089 votes which was 20.85% of the total votes cast for the seat. YSRCP had a vote share of 52.14% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Kothapalli Geetha of YSRCP emerged victorious in this seat beating Gummidi Sandhyarani of TDP by a margin of 91,398 votes which was 10.05% of the total votes polled in the constituency. YSRCP secured a vote share of 45.42% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kishore Chandra Suryanarayana Deo Vyricherla of INC won this seat beating Midiyam Babu Rao of CPM by a margin of 1,92,444 votes which was 24.27% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 45.47% in the seat.

Araku Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 7% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 54%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 53%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Araku Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 15,39,302 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,47,467 were male, 7,91,730 female and 105 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 14,51,418 registered voters, of which 7,47,467 were male, 7,41,626 female and 94 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 12,72,340 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,22,101 were male, 6,50,158 female and 81 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 11,82,514 which included 5,69,558 male, and 6,12,956 female.

The number of service voters in Aruku Lok Sabha constituency was 2,084 in 2019, 704 in 2014 and 598 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,059, in 2019 it was 1,045, 1,045 in 2014 and 1,076 in 2009.

Araku Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 4 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, May 13, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 11, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 2 on Wednesday, May 07, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Araku voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 16, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 1. Araku Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Andhra Pradesh: 129. Palakonda (ST): Seethampeta, Bhamini, Palakonda and Veeraghattam Mandals; 130. Kurupam (ST): Kurupam, Gummalakshmipuram, Jiyyammavalasa, Komarada and Garugubilli Mandals; 131. Parvathipuram (SC): Parvathipuram, Seethanagaram and Balijipeta Mandals; 132. Salur (ST): Salur, Pachipenta, Mentada and Makkuva Mandals; 147. Araku Valley (ST): Munchingiputtu, Pedabayalu, Dumbriguda, Araku Valley, Hukumpeta and Ananthagiri Mandals; 148: Paderu (ST): Paderu, G.Madugula, Chintapalle, Gudem Kotha Veedhi and Koyyuru Mandals; and 172. Rampachodovaram (ST): Maredumilli, Devipatnam, Y. Ramavaram, Addateegala, Gangavaram, Rampachodavaram and Rajavommangi Mandals.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Araku constituency was 73.68%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 74%, while it was 72% in 2014 and 67% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -0.35% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Goddeti Madhavi of YSRCP won in this constituency beating Kishore Chandra Deo of TDP by a margin of 2,24,089 votes which was 20.85% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Kothapalli Geetha of YSRCP was the winner in this seat beating Gummidi Sandhyarani of TDP by a margin of 91,398 votes which was 10.05% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kishore Chandra Suryanarayana Deo Vyricherla of INC won this seat defeating Midiyam Babu Rao of CPM by a margin of 1,92,444 votes which was 24.27% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Goddeti Madhavi of YSRCP had a vote share of 52.14% in this seat.

In 2014, Kothapalli Geetha of YSRCP secured a vote share of 45.42% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Kishore Chandra Suryanarayana Deo Vyricherla of INC got a vote share of 45.47% in Araku.