Shrawasti Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 80
Lok Sabha
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(parliamentary) constituencies in
Uttar Pradesh
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state in northern
India
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. This constituency came into existence in 2008 as a part of the implementation of
delimitation
Boundary delimitation (or simply delimitation) is the drawing of boundaries, particularly of electoral precincts, states, counties or other municipalities. of parliamentary constituencies based on the recommendations of the
Delimitation Commission of India
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constituted in 2002.
Assembly segments and Serving MLAs
Shrawasti Lok Sabha constituency comprises five
Vidhan Sabha
The State Legislative Assembly, or Vidhan Sabha, or also Saasana Sabha, is a legislative body in the states and union territories of India. In the 28 states and 3 union territories with a unicameral state legislature, it is the sole legislati ...
(legislative assembly) segments. These are:
Shravasti, Tulsipur, Gainsari and Balrampur assembly segments were earlier in erstwhile Shravasti Lok Sabha constituency.
Bhinga assembly segment was earlier in erstwhile
Bahraich Lok Sabha constituency
Bahraich Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 80 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. Bahraich is reserved for the SC category.
Assembly segments
After delimitation, this constituency comprises the ...
.
Members of Parliament
General Election Results
General Election 2019
General Election 2014
General Election 2009
See also
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Balrampur Lok Sabha constituency
Balrampur Lok Sabha constituency was a Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituency in northern India. Balrampur is in Uttar Pradesh state . This constituency ceased to exist in 2008 with the implementation of delimitation of the parliamentary constit ...
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Shravasti district
Shravasti district is one of the districts of the Uttar Pradesh state of India, with Bhinga town as its district headquarters. Shravasti district is a part of Devipatan Division. According to Government of India, it is among the 121 minority co ...
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List of Constituencies of the Lok Sabha
Notes
References
External links
Shrawasti lok sabha constituency election 2019 result details
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Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh
Shravasti district