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Pratapgarh Parliamentary Constituency 2019, Pratapgarh Lok Sabha Constituency Details, Political News Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2019 News Updates, Uttar Pradesh Parliamentary Constituency details 2019, Pratapgarh MP, Issues Political Analysis 2019
Aboutthe Constituency:
The Parliamentary Constituency of Pratapgarh is one of the 80 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state of Uttar Pradesh formed prior to the 1952 elections. The total number of electorates in the Pratapgarh Lok Sabha Constituency (constituency number 39) according to Election Commission of India 2009 reports are 1,435,159 of which 768,492 are males and 666,667 are females.
Assembly Segments:
It presently comprises of seven Vidhan Sabha segments.
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Names of Assembly Constituencies |
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Rampur Khas |
Vishwanath Ganj |
Pratapgarh |
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Patti |
Raniganj |
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About Pratapgarh:
The administrative headquarters of Pratapgarh district is situated in the city of Pratapgarh. This district covers an area of 3,730 sq. km. and is a part of the Allahabad Division. Hindi is the official language of Pratapgarh with Awadhi being widely spoken by the locals. Pratapgarh was declared one of the nation�s most backward districts and currently receives funds. It has a promising number of notable schools and colleges, both government and private. National Highways NH 96 and NH 236 pass through Pratapgarh.
Demographic Pattern:
According to the India census data of 2011, Pratapgarh has a total population of 3,209,141 of which 53% are males and 47% are females. It has a sex ratio of 998 females per 1000 males. 14.13% of the population is below the age of six. The city of Pratapgarh has an average literacy rate of 70.09% with male literacy rate at 81.88% and female literacy rate at 58.45%. Hinduism is the predominant religion here with 68% of the population being Hindus, followed by 32% of Muslims.
A Look: Sitting MP:
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Name of MP |
Ratna Singh |
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Age |
54 |
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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 |
Female |
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Educational Qualification |
Graduate |
Performance in the 15thLok Sabha:
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Debates participated |
35 |
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Private member bills passed |
0 |
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Questions asked |
654 |
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Attendance |
86% |