Araku is parliamentary constituency number 1 in Andhra Pradesh, made up of 7 assembly segments. In the 2024 general election Gumma Thanuja Rani of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party won with 41.0% of the vote, 50,580 votes ahead of Kothapalli Geetha (BJP).
- 01Gumma Thanuja RaniYSRCP4,77,00540.96%
- 02Kothapalli GeethaBJP4,26,42536.62%
- 03Appalanarasa PachipentaCPI(M)1,23,12910.57%
- 04Avashya Lahari . VaramBSP25,7502.21%
- 05Samareddy BalakrishnaIndependent9,5350.82%
- 8 other candidates · 52,131 votesNOTA · 50,470 (4.33%)
Margin 50,580 votes · 4.34% of valid votes
All 13 candidates, ranked by votes. Vote share is of 11,64,445 valid votes, NOTA included.
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gumma Thanuja RaniFemale · 31 yrs · ST | YSRCP | 4,77,005 | 40.96% |
| 2 | Kothapalli GeethaFemale · 53 yrs · ST | BJP | 4,26,425 | 36.62% |
| 3 | Appalanarasa PachipentaMale · 41 yrs · ST | CPI(M) | 1,23,129 | 10.57% |
| — | NOTA | NOTA | 50,470 | 4.33% |
| 4 | Avashya Lahari . VaramFemale · 30 yrs · ST | BSP | 25,750 | 2.21% |
| 5 | Samareddy BalakrishnaMale · 48 yrs · ST | Independent | 9,535 | 0.82% |
| 6 | Nimmaka JayarajuMale · 64 yrs · ST | Independent | 9,462 | 0.81% |
| 7 | AthidhiFemale · 32 yrs · ST | Independent | 8,136 | 0.70% |
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| 8 | Chanti BadnainaMale · 28 yrs · ST | JBNP | 7,252 | 0.62% |
| 9 | Mottadam . RajababuMale · 47 yrs · ST | BAP | 6,766 | 0.58% |
| 10 | Ranjith Kumar PalakaMale · 42 yrs · ST | Independent | 6,047 | 0.52% |
| 11 | Mandala Giridhara RaoMale · 42 yrs · ST | Independent | 4,967 | 0.43% |
| 12 | Rambabu JalliMale · 45 yrs · ST | TLRDSMTP | 4,959 | 0.43% |
| 13 | Vuyaka Nireekshan (V. Chenchu)Male · 43 yrs · ST | IPBP | 4,542 | 0.39% |
Winners and vote share in every Lok Sabha election on the current boundaries.
Araku Lok Sabha result 2019
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goddeti. Madhavi | YSRCP | 5,62,190 | 52.32% |
| 2 | Kishore Chandra Deo | TDP | 3,38,101 | 31.46% |
| — | NOTA | NOTA | 47,977 | 4.46% |
| 3 | Gangulaiah Vampuru. | JSP | 42,794 | 3.98% |
| 4 | Dr. Kosuri Kasi Viswanadha Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Reddy | BJP | 17,867 | 1.66% |
| 5 | Shruti Devi Vyricherla | INC | 17,730 | 1.65% |
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| 6 | Kangala Baludora | Independent | 13,826 | 1.29% |
| 7 | Narava Satyavathi | Independent | 11,236 | 1.05% |
| 8 | Anumula Vamsikrishna | Independent | 10,240 | 0.95% |
| 9 | Biddika Ramayya. | Independent | 7,867 | 0.73% |
| 10 | Swamula. Subrahmanyam | JAJGP | 4,710 | 0.44% |
Araku Lok Sabha result 2014
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kothapalli Geetha | YSRCP | 4,13,191 | 45.42% |
| 2 | Gummidi Sandhyarani | TDP | 3,21,793 | 35.38% |
| 3 | Kishore Chandra Deo | INC | 52,884 | 5.81% |
| 4 | Midiyam Baburao | CPI(M) | 38,898 | 4.28% |
| 5 | Kangala Baludora | Independent | 23,215 | 2.55% |
| — | NOTA | NOTA | 16,532 | 1.82% |
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| 6 | Chetti Sankararao | Independent | 8,951 | 0.98% |
| 7 | Burjabariki Dhanaraju | AAP | 8,569 | 0.94% |
| 8 | Sallangi Ratnam | Independent | 7,688 | 0.85% |
| 9 | Biddika Ramaiah | Independent | 7,587 | 0.83% |
| 10 | Iilla Rami Reddy | Independent | 5,692 | 0.63% |
| 11 | Vanugu Sankararao | Independent | 4,614 | 0.51% |
Araku Lok Sabha result 2009
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kishore Chandra Suryanarayana Deo Vyricherla | INC | 3,60,458 | 45.49% |
| 2 | Midiyam Babu Rao | CPI(M) | 1,68,014 | 21.20% |
| 3 | Meenaka Simhachalam | PRAP | 1,28,649 | 16.24% |
| 4 | Jayalakshmi Shambudu | Independent | 27,758 | 3.50% |
| 5 | Lake Raja Rao | BSP | 24,331 | 3.07% |
| 6 | Kurusa Bojjaiah | BJP | 23,093 | 2.91% |
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| 7 | Appa Rao Kinjedi | Independent | 15,851 | 2.00% |
| 8 | Vadigala Pentayya | LSP | 13,886 | 1.75% |
| 9 | Illa Rami Reddy | Independent | 12,086 | 1.53% |
| 10 | Gadugu Balayya Dora | RJD | 10,450 | 1.32% |
| 11 | Arika Gumpa Swamy | Independent | 7,791 | 0.98% |
Lead of Gumma Thanuja Rani (YSRCP) over Kothapalli Geetha (BJP) in each assembly segment. Bars to the right are segments the winner led; bars to the left went to the runner-up.
- Palakonda 103,393
- Kurupam 112,861
- Parvathipuram 1213,891
- Salur 13523
- Araku Valley 2833,038
- Paderu 2933,965
- Rampachodavaram 538,022
EVM votes by assembly segment (ECI report 34). Postal ballots are counted at constituency level only, so segment totals are slightly lower than the final result.
| Segment | Electors | Led in Lok Sabha 2024 | Assembly winner (latest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palakonda AC 10 | 1,95,673 | BJP by 3,393 | JnP (2024) |
| Kurupam AC 11 | 1,94,616 | BJP by 2,861 | TDP (2024) |
| Parvathipuram AC 12 | 1,90,512 | BJP by 13,891 | TDP (2024) |
| Salur AC 13 | 2,04,874 | BJP by 523 | TDP (2024) |
| Araku Valley AC 28 | 2,45,623 | YSRCP by 33,038 | YSRCP (2024) |
| Paderu AC 29 | 2,48,473 | YSRCP by 33,965 | YSRCP (2024) |
| Rampachodavaram AC 53 | 2,77,382 | YSRCP by 8,022 | TDP (2024) |
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Answers use the Election Commission of India statistical report for the 2024 general election.
Who won the Araku Lok Sabha seat in 2024?
Gumma Thanuja Rani of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) won Araku in the 2024 Lok Sabha election with 4,77,005 votes (40.96%). The margin over Kothapalli Geetha (BJP) was 50,580 votes.
What was the voter turnout in Araku in 2024?
11,65,787 of 15,57,153 registered electors voted, a turnout of 74.87% across 2,052 polling stations.
Which assembly segments are in Araku?
Araku is made up of 7 assembly segments: Palakonda, Kurupam, Parvathipuram, Salur, Araku Valley, Paderu, Rampachodavaram. Gumma Thanuja Rani led in 3 of them on EVM votes.
Who has won Araku in past Lok Sabha elections?
2024: Gumma Thanuja Rani (YSRCP); 2019: Goddeti. Madhavi (YSRCP); 2014: Kothapalli Geetha (YSRCP); 2009: Kishore Chandra Suryanarayana Deo Vyricherla (INC).
Is Araku a reserved Lok Sabha seat?
Yes. Araku is reserved for scheduled tribes (st). Only candidates from that community can contest; every registered voter in the constituency can vote.
When is the next Lok Sabha election for Araku?
The Lok Sabha elected in 2024 completes its five-year term in 2029, so the next general election is due by mid-2029 unless the house is dissolved early or a bye-election is held for this seat.
Source: Election Commission of India, General Election to Lok Sabha 2024 statistical reports — 33 (constituency-wise detailed result), 32 (constituency data summary) and 34 (details of assembly segments). Segment figures are EVM votes only. Boundaries: DataMeet india_pc_2019 (simplified, CC0), approximate.
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