Telangana Election Trivia

Interesting facts about Telangana Assembly elections

Often it is the small facts that are the most interesting. For this 2023 Telangana Assembly election season, we attempt to dig out interesting and little known facts related to the politics and elections . Scroll down to know and don't forget to share with your friends about your #TIL moment (for the uninitiated, #TIL stands for Today I Learned).

#16NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,17:09 IST

Out of 119 constituencies, how many seats are vacant?

Secunderabad Cantt is the only Assembly constituency in Telangana which currently has a vacant MLA seat.

#15NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,16:37 IST

Literacy rate across constituencies

In 7 out of the 119 Assembly constituencies in Telangana, the literacy rate is less than 50.

#14NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,16:36 IST

Third gender representation

In both 2018 and 2023, Warangal East Assembly constituency boasts the highest number of third-gender voters.

#13December 01 2023 10:53 IST

Highs and Lows of Victory Margin

In the 2018 Telangana Assembly elections, Athram Sakku (INC) secured victory in Asifabad with the narrowest winning margin of just 171, while Thanneeru Harish Rao (BRS) recorded the highest winning margin of 118,699 in Siddipet.

#12NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,16:33 IST

Constituencies with the highest and lowest voter turnout

In the 2018 Telangana Assembly elections, seven constituencies—Madhira, Palair, Narsampet, Munugode, Bhongir, Alair, and Narsapur—recorded turnout exceeding 90%, while two constituencies, Malakpet and Yakutpura, managed a turnout of less than 45%.

#11NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,16:30 IST

Largest and smallest constituencies in the state

With 698,079 eligible electors in the 2023 Assembly elections, Serilingampally is the largest constituency in Telangana, whereas Bhadrachalam stands as the smallest assembly constituency with 145,964 electors

#10December 01 2023 10:55 IST

Which region has the most and least number of constituencies in Telangana?

Electorally, North Telangana region is the largest in the state, housing 54 of the 119 Assembly constituencies. Greater Hyderabad region is the smallest with 24 seats.

#9NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,16:28 IST

What is the distribution of reserved Assembly seats in Telangana?

Telangana reserves 31 out of its 119 Assembly seats, with 12 constituencies designated for Scheduled Tribes and 19 for Scheduled Castes.

#8NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:56 IST

How much can a candidate spend?

In 2022, the Election Commission hiked the poll expenditure limit for contesting candidates due to the rise in the cost inflation index and the size of the electorate.

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#7NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:50 IST

Can a candidate lose a security deposit?

If a candidate fails to get 1/6 (16.67%) of the total valid votes cast in that constituency then the security deposit is seized by the Election Commission of India.

Can a candidate lose a security deposit?
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#6NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:46 IST

What is an election deposit?

An election deposit is the sum of money that every candidate contesting a Parliamentary or Assembly election is required to deposit with the Election Commission.

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#5NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:41 IST

What are reserved constituencies?

Reserved constituencies are constituencies in which seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Tribes based on the size of their population.

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#4NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:24 IST

Which state has the largest Assembly?

UP has more assembly constituencies than any other state in India.

Which state has the largest Assembly?
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#3NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:18 IST

Who bears the cost of Assembly Elections?

State assembly elections that are held independently are completely borne by the state government.

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#2NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:12 IST

What is a Legislative Assembly?

A legislative body in the states and union territories of India.

What is a Legislative Assembly?
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#1NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 13:47 IST

Difference of MP and MLA

What is the difference between between a Member of Parliament and Member of Legislative Assembly.

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ConsData
Total seats :119
Reserved for SCs :19
Reserved for STs :12
General seats :88
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Assembly cons. Results

Cons. name2018
SirpurTRS
ChennurTRS
ArmurTRS
BellampalliTRS
AsifabadINC
RamagundamAIFB
MancherialTRS
JukkalTRS
YellareddyINC
Nizamabad UrbanTRS