Kadapa

The geographic coordinates of Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency are: 14°28'01.6"N 78°49'22.4"E. Kadapa shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Kadapa are: Ongole, Nandyal, Anantapur, Hindupur, Nellore, Tirupati, Rajampet. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Y S Avinash Reddy of YSRCP won in this seat defeating Adi Narayana Reddy Chadipirala of TDP by a margin of 3,80,726 votes which was 31% of the total votes cast for the seat. YSRCP had a vote share of 63.41% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Y S Avinash Reddy of YSRCP emerged victorious in this seat beating Srinivasa Reddy Reddeppagari of TDP by a margin of 1,90,323 votes which was 15.85% of the total votes polled in the constituency. YSRCP secured a vote share of 55.97% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy of INC won this seat beating Palem Srikanth Reddy of TDP by a margin of 1,78,846 votes which was 17.42% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 52.84% in the seat.

Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 16% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 2%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 68%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 16,18,887 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,93,421 were male, 8,25,242 female and 224 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,70,330 registered voters, of which 7,93,421 were male, 7,95,503 female and 234 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 15,50,440 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,64,947 were male, 7,85,380 female and 113 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 13,47,716 which included 6,55,340 male, and 6,92,376 female.

The number of service voters in Cuddapah Lok Sabha constituency was 1,942 in 2019, 961 in 2014 and 667 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,040, in 2019 it was 1,027, 1,027 in 2014 and 1,057 in 2009.

Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 4 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, May 13, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 11, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 2 on Wednesday, May 07, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Kadapa voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 21. Kadapa Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Andhra Pradesh: 243. Badvel (SC): Kalasapadu, B.Kodur, Sri Avadhutha Kasinayana, Porumamilla, Badvel, Gopavaram and Atlur Mandals; 245. Kadapa: Kadapa Mandal; 248. Pulivendla: Simhadripuram, Lingala, Thondur, Pulivendla, Vemula, Vempalle and Chakrayapet Mandals; 249. Kamalapuram: Pendlimarri, Chinthakommadinne, Kamalapuram, Vallur, Veerapunayunipalle and Chennur Mandals; 250. Jammalamadugu: Peddamudium, Mylavaram, Kondapuram, Jammalamadugu, Muddanur and Yerraguntla Mandals; 251. Proddatur: Rajupalem and Proddatur Mandals; and 252. Mydukur: Duvvur, S.Mydukur, Khajipet, Brahmamgarimattam and Chapad Mandals.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Kadapa constituency was 79.57%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 78%, while it was 77% in 2014 and 76% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +1.35% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Y S Avinash Reddy of YSRCP won in this constituency beating Adi Narayana Reddy Chadipirala of TDP by a margin of 3,80,726 votes which was 31% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Y S Avinash Reddy of YSRCP was the winner in this seat beating Srinivasa Reddy Reddeppagari of TDP by a margin of 1,90,323 votes which was 15.85% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy of INC won this seat defeating Palem Srikanth Reddy of TDP by a margin of 1,78,846 votes which was 17.42% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Y S Avinash Reddy of YSRCP had a vote share of 63.41% in this seat.

In 2014, Y S Avinash Reddy of YSRCP secured a vote share of 55.97% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy of INC got a vote share of 52.84% in Kadapa.