GVMC releases electoral data for 120 wards, Gajuwaka tops in voters’ strength
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) released ward-wise electoral data ahead of local body elections, showing Gajuwaka with the highest voter strength. A special survey will be conducted to collect demographic details across all 120 wards.
Why it matters
Accurate electoral rolls and demographic data collection are essential preliminary steps for ensuring fair and well-organized local democratic elections.
Gajuwaka has the highest number of voters among the zones under the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), with 2,98,229 voters across 19 wards, according to the ward-wise electoral data officially released by the civic body in connection with the proposed local body elections.
The East Zone follows with 2,96,124 voters in 18 wards, while the North Zone has 2,91,691 voters across 20 wards. The South Zone has 2,17,817 voters in 16 wards and the West Zone has 2,14,094 voters in 17 wards.
The total number of voters in the 120 wards under the GVMC limits, as on September 22, 2026, is 18,29,966. Of these, 9,27,676 are women, 9,02,171 are men and 119 are voters belonging to the others category.
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