Vellore Parliamentary Constituency 2019, Vellore Lok Sabha Constituency Details, Political News Vellore, Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections 2019 News Updates, Tamil Nadu Parliamentary Constituency details 2019, Vellore MP Issues
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Vellore Parliamentary Constituency 2019, Vellore Lok Sabha Constituency Details, Political News Vellore, Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections 2019 News Updates, Tamil Nadu Parliamentary Constituency details 2019, Vellore MP Issues
About Vellore:
One of the 39 parliamentary constituencies of the state of Tamil Nadu, Vellore is a city in the Vellore District of the city. According to Election Commission of India 2009 data the total electorates in the Vellore Parliamentary constituency (constituency number 8) were 1,010,067 of which 505,472 are females and 504,595 are males. It was formed prior to the 1951 elections and comprises of six segments of which two are reserved for the SC category.
Assembly Segments:
Vellore Parliamentary constituency comprises of six segments of which two are reserved for the SC category.
The table below shows the list of all the Assembly Constituencies that fall in Vellore parliamentary constituency.
Names of Assembly Constituencies |
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Vellore |
Anaikattu |
K. V. Kuppam (SC) |
Gudiyattam (SC) |
Vaniyambadi |
Ambur |
About Vellore:
The city of Vellore is the centre of administration of the Vellore District and lies in the Tamil Nadu region. It is located on the Palar River about 82 kms away fromTiruvannamalai and about 145 kms away fromChennai. It stands at an elevation of over 200 metres and covers an area of over 10.50 sq kms.
The city has a population of over 1,80,000 with 10% population under the age of six. About 49% of the population is male and the sex ratio is 1,032 females for every 1,000 males. Its average literacy rate is 87% and is considered an important technological and medical related education centre in India. It has several prominent research facilities and other educational institutions. The urban workforce constitutes about 44% of the population and the leading industries in the area are of leather, agriculture and other services. National Highways NH-46 and NH-4 connect the city to several major towns and cities.
A Look: Sitting MP
Name of MP |
Abdul Rahman |
Age |
54 |
Nature of Membership |
Elected |
Term |
18-May-09 to In office |
Political Party |
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
Gender |
Male |
Educational Qualification |
Post Graduate |
Performance in the 15thLok Sabha
Debates participated |
35 |
Private member bills passed |
0 |
Questions asked |
546 |
Attendance |
68% |