Visakhapatnam

The geographic coordinates of Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha constituency are: 17°43'23.2"N 83°18'04.7"E. Visakhapatnam shares its borders with three other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Visakhapatnam are: Araku, Vizianagaram, Anakapalle. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, M V V Satyanarayana of YSRCP won in this seat defeating Bharat Mathukumilli of TDP by a margin of 4,414 votes which was 0.36% of the total votes cast for the seat. YSRCP had a vote share of 35.24% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Kambhapati Hari Babu of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating YS Vijayamma of YSRCP by a margin of 90,488 votes which was 7.78% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 48.72% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Daggubati Purandeswari of INC won this seat beating Palla Srinivasa Rao of PRAP by a margin of 66,686 votes which was 6.59% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 36.43% in the seat.

Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 9% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 2%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 77%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 18,67,812 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 9,22,516 were male, 9,45,185 female and 111 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 18,29,300 registered voters, of which 9,22,516 were male, 9,11,063 female and 116 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 17,23,011 registered voters in this constituency, of which 8,74,909 were male, 8,47,941 female and 161 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,87,482 which included 6,94,305 male, and 6,93,177 female.

The number of service voters in Vizag Lok Sabha constituency was 3,531 in 2019, 2,196 in 2014 and 2,058 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,025, in 2019 it was 992, 969 in 2014 and 998 in 2009.

Visakhapatnam 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, Visakhapatnam 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 4. Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Andhra Pradesh: 138. Srungavarapukota: Srungavarapukota, Vepada, Lakkavarapukota and Kothavalasa Mandals, and Jami Mandal (Except 12 villages i.e. Vizinigiri, Thandrangi, Jannivalasa, Venne, Sasanapalli, Attada, Bheemasingi, Somayajulapalem, Lotlapalli, Mokhasa Kothavalasa, Kumaram and Annamrajupeta); 139. Bhimli: Anandapuram, Padmanabham, Bheemunipatnam and Visakhapatnam Rural Mandals; 140. Visakhapatnam East: Visakhapatnam (Urban) Mandal (Part) Visakhapatnam (M Corp.) - Ward No.1 to 11 and 53 to 55; 141. Visakhapatnam South: Visakhapatnam (Urban) Mandal (Part) Visakhapatnam (M Corp.) - Ward No.12 to 34, 42 to 43 and 46 to 48; 142. Visakhapatnam North: Visakhapatnam (Urban) Mandal (Part) Visakhapatnam (M Corp.) - Ward No.36 to 41, 44 to 45 and 49 to 52; 143. Visakhapatnam West: Visakhapatnam (Urban) Mandal (Part) Visakhapatnam (M Corp.) - Ward No.35 a nd 56 to 71; and 144. Gajuwaka: Gajuwaka Mandal (Including Gajuwaka Municipality).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Visakhapatnam constituency was 71.11%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 68%, while it was 68% in 2014 and 73% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +3.34% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, M V V Satyanarayana of YSRCP won in this constituency beating Bharat Mathukumilli of TDP by a margin of 4,414 votes which was 0.36% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Kambhapati Hari Babu of BJP was the winner in this seat beating YS Vijayamma of YSRCP by a margin of 90,488 votes which was 7.78% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Daggubati Purandeswari of INC won this seat defeating Palla Srinivasa Rao of PRAP by a margin of 66,686 votes which was 6.59% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, M V V Satyanarayana of YSRCP had a vote share of 35.24% in this seat.

In 2014, Kambhapati Hari Babu of BJP secured a vote share of 48.72% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Daggubati Purandeswari of INC got a vote share of 36.43% in Visakhapatnam.