Nellore

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Adala Prabhakara Reddy of YSRCP won in this seat defeating Beeda Masthan Rao of TDP by a margin of 1,48,571 votes which was 11.54% of the total votes cast for the seat. YSRCP had a vote share of 53.04% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy of YSRCP emerged victorious in this seat beating Adala Prabhakara Reddy of TDP by a margin of 13,478 votes which was 1.13% of the total votes polled in the constituency. YSRCP secured a vote share of 48.53% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy of INC won this seat beating Vanteru Venu Gopala Reddy of TDP by a margin of 54,993 votes which was 5.49% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 42.92% in the seat.

Demographic profile

Nellore Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 19% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 8%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 70%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Nellore Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 16,79,359 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 8,23,699 were male, 8,55,476 female and 184 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 16,72,845 registered voters, of which 8,23,699 were male, 8,50,746 female and 233 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 16,06,127 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,96,823 were male, 8,09,115 female and 189 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 14,50,938 which included 7,12,629 male, and 7,38,309 female.

The number of service voters in Nelluru, Simhapuri Lok Sabha constituency was 539 in 2019, 689 in 2014 and 648 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,039, in 2019 it was 1,035, 1,015 in 2014 and 1,036 in 2009.

Poll dates

Nellore 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, Nellore voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Extent

According the latest delimitation documents for 22. Nellore Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Andhra Pradesh: 228. Kandukur: Kandukur, Lingasamudram, Gudluru, Ulavapadu and Volivetivaripalem Mandals; 233. Kavali: Kavali, Bogole, Allur and Dagadarthi Mandals; 234. Atmakur: Chejerla, Atmakur, Anumasamudrampeta, Marripadu, Sangam and Ananthasagaram Mandals; 235. Kovur: Vidavalur, Kodavalur, Kovur, Buchireddipalem and Indukurpet Mandals; 236. Nellore City: Nellore Mandal (Part), Nellore Mandal (M+OG) (Part), Nellore (M) - Ward No.1 to 15, 27, 28 and 31 to 44; 237. Nellore Rural: Nellore Mandal (Part), Golla Kandukur, Sajjapuram, Vellanti, Kandamur, Upputur, South Mopur, Mogallapalem, Mattempadu, Amancherla, Mannavarappadu, Mulumudi, Devarapalem, Pottepalem, Akkacheruvupadu, Ogurupadu, Ambapuram, Donthali, Buja Buja Nellore (Rural), Kallurpalle (Rural), Kanuparthipadu, Allipuram (Rural), Gudipallipadu, Pedda, Cherukur, Chintareddipalem, Visavaviletipadu, Gundlapalem, Kakupalle-I, Kakupalle -II (Madaraja Gudur) and Penubarthi Villages, Nellore Mandal (M+OG) (Part), Nellore (M) - Ward No. 16 to 26, 29 and 30, Allipuram (OG) (Part) - Ward No. 45, Kallurpalle (OG) (Part) - Ward No. 46, Buja Buja Nellore (OG) (Part) - Ward No. 47, and Nellore (Bit.1) (OG) - Ward No. 48; and 242. Udayagiri: Jaladanki, Seetharamapuram, Udayagiri, Varikuntapadu, Vinjamur, Duttalur, Kaligiri and Kondapuram Mandals.

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Nellore constituency was 79.05%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 77%, while it was 74% in 2014 and 69% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +2.11% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Adala Prabhakara Reddy of YSRCP won in this constituency beating Beeda Masthan Rao of TDP by a margin of 1,48,571 votes which was 11.54% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy of YSRCP was the winner in this seat beating Adala Prabhakara Reddy of TDP by a margin of 13,478 votes which was 1.13% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy of INC won this seat defeating Vanteru Venu Gopala Reddy of TDP by a margin of 54,993 votes which was 5.49% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Adala Prabhakara Reddy of YSRCP had a vote share of 53.04% in this seat.

In 2014, Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy of YSRCP secured a vote share of 48.53% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy of INC got a vote share of 42.92% in Nellore.