Puttur is a Legislative Assembly constituency in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is situated within Chittoor district and forms a segment of the Tirupati Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituency.
Geographical scope
The constituency comprises the town of Puttur and surrounding mandals (administrative divisions) within Chittoor district. It is primarily a rural area with agricultural activities and a mix of small‑town commerce.
Reservation status
Following the Delimitation Commission’s orders of 2008, Puttur was designated as a constituency reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC). This reservation status has been in effect for subsequent state elections.
Historical overview
- Establishment: The constituency was created for the first Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections after the formation of the state in 1956.
- Delimitation: In the nationwide delimitation exercise carried out in 2008, the boundaries of many constituencies were redrawn. Puttur retained its name but its territorial extent and reservation status were adjusted.
Electoral affiliation
Puttur falls under the Tirupati parliamentary constituency, which elects a Member of Parliament (MP) to the Lok Sabha. Voters in the assembly segment also contribute to the election of the MP for Tirupati.
Legislative representation
Details of the individuals who have served as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Puttur are recorded in official election commission documents. As of the most recent state election (2019), the name of the elected MLA and party affiliation are documented in those sources. Insufficient Encyclopedic Information is available here to provide a definitive list without access to the official election archives.
Election results
Election outcomes for Puttur, including vote shares and candidate names, are compiled by the Election Commission of India and are accessible through its public reports. Specific numerical data for each election cycle are not reproduced here due to the lack of a verified, consolidated source.
References
- Election Commission of India, “Statistical Reports of Assembly Elections.”
- Government of Andhra Pradesh, Department of Election and Political Affairs, delimitation orders (2008).
Note: The information presented reflects verifiable data from government and election commission publications. Where detailed, constituency‑specific data (e.g., MLA names, vote counts) are not included, it is due to the unavailability of a consolidated encyclopedic source at the time of writing.
