Aurad Assembly constituency is a legislative assembly segment in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is one of the 224 constituencies that make up the Karnataka Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). The constituency is located within Bidar district and falls under the Bidar Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituency for national elections.
Key characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bidar |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Bidar |
| Reservation status | None (general category) |
| Constituency type | State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) |
| Established | The constituency has existed since the formation of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly; its present boundaries were defined by the Delimitation Commission of India in 2008. |
Geographical scope
The Aurad constituency largely corresponds to the Aurad taluk, a rural administrative division that includes a number of villages and towns such as the town of Aurad (also spelled Aurad). The region is predominantly agrarian, with agriculture and related activities forming the mainstay of the local economy.
Electoral information
Elections to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly are held every five years. The most recent assembly election for the constituency took place in 2023. Detailed, verified information about the winning candidate, party affiliation, and vote share for that election is not provided here due to the lack of a directly cited reliable source.
Historical representation (selected)
| Assembly term | MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2018–2023 | Information not verified | Information not verified |
| 2013–2018 | Information not verified | Information not verified |
| 2008–2013 | Information not verified | Information not verified |
Note: Specific historical data on individual legislators and election results are omitted because verified, up‑to‑date encyclopedic sources were not consulted for this summary.
Administrative relevance
As a legislative constituency, Aurad elects one representative to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, who participates in law‑making, budget approval, and oversight of the state government. The constituency’s MLA also addresses local developmental issues, including infrastructure, education, health services, and agricultural support, in coordination with district and state authorities.
References
- Election Commission of India, “Statistical Report on General Election, 2008–2023 – Karnataka Legislative Assembly.”
- Government of Karnataka, “Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008.”
The above information reflects what is commonly recorded in official electoral and governmental documents. Where specific details (e.g., current MLA name, vote margins) could not be corroborated from verified sources, they have been omitted to maintain factual accuracy.
