Theni Parliamentary Constituency 2019, Theni Lok Sabha Constituency Details, Political News Theni, Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections 2019 News Updates, Tamil Nadu Parliamentary Constituency details 2019, Theni MP Issues
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Theni Parliamentary Constituency 2019, Theni Lok Sabha Constituency Details, Political News Theni, Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections 2019 News Updates, Tamil Nadu Parliamentary Constituency details 2019, Theni MP Issues
About Theni:
One of the 39 parliamentary constituencies of Tamil Nadu, Theni Lok Sabha Constituency was formed post the 2008 delimitation of parliamentary constituencies and has six Vidhan Sabha segments, four belong to the Theni District and the rest two belong to the Madurai District. According to Election Commission of India 2009 data the total electorates in the Theni Parliamentary constituency (constituency number 33) were 1,074,931 of which 538,300 are females and 536,631 are males. Two of these constituencies are reserved for the SC category and the total number of electors under this constituency is 1,074,931.
Assembly Segments:
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Names of Assembly Constituencies |
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Sholavandan (SC) |
Usilampatti |
Andipatti |
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Periyakulam (SC) |
Bodinayakanur |
Cumbum |
About Theni:
Theni District lies east of Kerala over area of 2,868 sq km. It has five talukas and 33.7% of the total district area is under forest coverage.
As per the census of 2011, the district has a population of 1,245,899 with 52% males and 48% females. Over the last decade, the district had a population growth rate of 13.89 and a population density of 434 inhabitants per sq km. The sex ratio here is 991 females per 1000 males and about 12% of the population is under the age of six. The average literacy rate is 77.26 with male and female literacy rates of 85.03% and 69.46% respectively. Economically, agriculture and tourism are the primary economic activities of the district. The National Highways, NH-45, NH-49, NH-85 and NH-220 pass through the district.
A Look: Sitting MP
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Name of MP |
J.M. Aaron Rashid |
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Age |
63 |
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Nature of Membership |
Elected |
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Term |
18-May-09 to In office |
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Political Party |
Indian National Congress |
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Gender |
Male |
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Educational Qualification |
Inter/ Higher Secondary |
Performance in the 15thLok Sabha
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Debates participated |
60 |
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Private member bills passed |
0 |
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Questions asked |
361 |
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Attendance |
67% |