Araku Lok Sabha constituency, Parliamentary constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India
Araku Lok Sabha constituency spans across Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, and East Godavari, combining forested land with rural villages. The electoral division includes seven assembly segments that together serve nearly two million residents.
This constituency was established in 2008 following recommendations from India's Delimitation Commission to create new parliamentary representation in Andhra Pradesh. The creation aimed to address representation needs in previously underserved areas.
This electoral district maintains the largest concentration of tribal communities in Andhra Pradesh, with scheduled tribes representing 54 percent of the population.
The seven assembly segments are Palakonda, Kurupam, Parvathipuram, Salur, Araku Valley, Paderu, and Rampachodavaram, spread across varied landscapes. Visitors should know these areas are mostly rural and accessibility can vary depending on the season.
The district stands as the sole parliamentary constituency in Andhra Pradesh reserved for Scheduled Tribes representatives since its establishment.
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