Pilibhit Lok Sabha constituency

Pilibhit Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 80 parliamentary constituencies to elect a member to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament, It is situated in the north-eastern part of Uttar Pradesh. The constituency has been represented by various prominent leaders over the years including Menaka Gandhi and Feroze Varun Gandhi. The political landscape here often reflects the broader trends in Uttar Pradesh, a key state in Indian politics. The constituency has a mix of urban (17.7%) and rural electors (82.3%). Agriculture is a significant part of the local economy, with many residents engaged in farming and related activities. Pilibhit is known for its natural beauty and wildlife, including the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. The constituency plays a crucial role in the political dynamics of Uttar Pradesh and has been a focus for various political parties over the elections. The Pilibhit Lok Sabha constituency was created in 1951 under the Delimitation Act. After that the first ever democratic election happened in Pilibhit Lok Sabha constituency. Later, The Delimitation Commission of India again redefined the Pilibhit constituency by adding Baheri Assembly constituency and moving Powayan Assembly constituency under Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha constituency in 2008. Pilibhit constituency witnessed the highest number of contestants (total 40 including 35 non-partisan candidates) in the 1996 election and the lowest number of contestants (total 3 candidates) in the 1957 election. Pilibhit is the only constituency in the history of the Lok Sabha, which have elected 'same female parliamentarian' for Six terms.