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STAlluri Sitharama Raju· Assembly Constituency No. 28
MLA: Regam Matyalingam
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Constituency Overview
Araku Valley Assembly Constituency is located in Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh and forms part of the Araku Lok Sabha constituency. The constituency is reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and is situated amidst the scenic Eastern Ghats, making it one of the most picturesque and ecologically significant regions in India. Araku Valley is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, coffee plantations, tribal culture, waterfalls and eco-tourism attractions. The constituency is home to several tribal communities, including the Kondadora, Bagata, Valmiki, Gadaba and Nooka Dora tribes. Agriculture, coffee cultivation, horticulture, tourism and forest-based livelihoods form the backbone of the local economy. Its unique cultural heritage and natural beauty have made Araku a major tourist destination in Andhra Pradesh.
Location
Approximate location of Araku Valley Assembly Constituency, Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
2024 Election Result
Regam Matyalingam
Votes: 65,658
Rajarao Pangi
Votes: 33,781
Victory margin: 31,877 votes
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2019 Election Result
Chetti Palguna
Votes: 53,101
Donnu Dora Siyyari
Votes: 27,660
Victory margin: 25,441 votes
2014 Election Result
Kidari Sarveswara Rao
Votes: 63,700
Siveri Soma
Votes: 29,647
Victory margin: 34,053 votes
2019 → 2024 Comparison
YSRCP held this seat across both elections. Winning margin widened from 25,441 (2019) to 31,877 (2024) — up 6,436 votes.
Political History
Araku Valley has traditionally witnessed electoral contests among the Congress, Telugu Desam Party (TDP), YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and tribal-based political leaders. As an ST-reserved constituency, issues relating to tribal welfare, land rights, forest rights, education and economic empowerment have played a central role in electoral politics. Infrastructure development, healthcare access and livelihood opportunities have consistently shaped election campaigns. The constituency has often reflected broader political trends among tribal communities in Andhra Pradesh.
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Key Development Issues
Improving connectivity and access to public services remains a major challenge in Araku Valley. Residents seek better roads, healthcare facilities, educational institutions and digital connectivity. Tribal farmers require support for coffee cultivation, horticulture and value-added agricultural products. Expansion of tourism infrastructure and eco-friendly development initiatives is also important. Protection of tribal land rights, forest resources and sustainable livelihoods remains a key concern for local communities.
Constituency Insights
Araku Valley is one of Andhra Pradesh's most distinctive constituencies due to its tribal population, natural beauty and tourism potential. The electorate includes tribal farmers, coffee growers, horticulture cultivators, tourism workers, government employees and small traders. Coffee cultivation has emerged as a major economic activity, while tourism provides increasing employment opportunities. Voters generally prioritise tribal welfare, infrastructure development, education, healthcare and livelihood support. The constituency's tribal heritage continues to define its social, economic and political identity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Araku Valley Assembly Constituency located?
A: Araku Valley Assembly Constituency is located in Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh and forms part of the Araku Lok Sabha constituency.
Q: Is Araku Valley a reserved constituency?
A: Yes. Araku Valley is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved Assembly constituency.
Q: Who is the current MLA of Araku Valley?
A: Siveri Donnu Dora of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is the current MLA of Araku Valley, having won the 2024 Assembly election.
Q: Why is Araku Valley Assembly Constituency important?
A: Araku Valley is one of India's most scenic tribal regions and is known for its coffee plantations, tourism potential and rich tribal heritage.
Q: What are the major economic activities in Araku Valley?
A: Coffee cultivation, agriculture, horticulture, tourism, forest-based livelihoods and tribal handicrafts are the major economic activities in the constituency.
Q: What are the major crops grown in Araku Valley?
A: Coffee, pepper, turmeric, paddy, millets, ginger and fruits are among the major crops cultivated in the constituency.
Q: Is Araku Valley an urban or rural constituency?
A: Araku Valley is predominantly a rural and tribal constituency located in the hilly regions of the Eastern Ghats.
Q: Which Lok Sabha constituency does Araku Valley belong to?
A: Araku Valley Assembly Constituency is part of the Araku Lok Sabha constituency.
Q: What are the key development issues in Araku Valley?
A: Tribal welfare, road connectivity, healthcare facilities, education, tourism infrastructure and sustainable livelihood generation are among the major concerns.
Q: Why is coffee cultivation important in Araku Valley?
A: Araku coffee is internationally recognised for its quality and provides livelihoods to thousands of tribal farming families.
Q: What factors influence elections in Araku Valley?
A: Tribal welfare, land rights, infrastructure development, education, healthcare, livelihood support and local leadership are among the most important factors influencing elections in the constituency.