The 'rice city' of Nellore, the headquarters of Nellore district, set up the platform for foundation of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Lying between the cities of Vijayawada and Chennai, Nellore (SC) Parliamentary Constituency contributes to one state legislature seat and one seat in the Indian Parliament. The seat is reserved for the SC candidates. It is a strong hold of INC.
Nellore (SC) Parliamentary Constituency has a population of 378,947 (2001 census). Both males and females comprise 50% each of the total population.
