Chirala Municipal Election 2026: Voting Updates & Winners List
The Chirala Municipality Election 2026 is being conducted as part of the Andhra Pradesh Urban Local Body Elections. Chirala Municipality has 44 wards following the 2026 ward delimitation. Polling is scheduled for 1 November 2026, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Counting and declaration of results are scheduled for 3 November 2026 from 8:00 AM.
Chirala Municipality Election 2026 – Overview
- Municipality: Chirala
- District: Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh
- Total Wards: 44
- Polling Date: 1 November 2026
- Polling Time: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Repoll Date: 2 November 2026, if required
- Counting Date: 3 November 2026
- Counting Time: From 8:00 AM
- Chairperson Reservation: SC (Women)
- Majority Mark: 23 out of 44 wards
- Total Voters: 69,557
- Result Status: Awaiting counting
Chirala Municipality Voting Updates 2026
Polling in Chirala Municipality is scheduled for 1 November 2026 between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Voters cast two separate ballots: one for their ward member and another for the directly elected Municipality Chairperson.
The latest available voter figures show 69,557 registered voters in Chirala Municipality, including 33,503 men, 36,043 women and 11 voters in the other category. Polling percentage updates are scheduled at different intervals during election day through the State Election Commission.
| Voter Category | Voters |
|---|---|
| Male | 33,503 |
| Female | 36,043 |
| Other | 11 |
| Total | 69,557 |
Chirala Municipality Ward Wise Reservation List 2026
Chirala Municipality has 44 wards in the 2026 election after the ward delimitation process. The reservation categories include Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Backward Class (BC), Women (General) and Unreserved seats.
| Ward No. | Reservation Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | ST (General) |
| 2 | ST (Women) |
| 3 | SC (Women) |
| 4 | Women (General) |
| 5 | BC (General) |
| 6 | BC (Women) |
| 7 | Unreserved |
| 8 | SC (Women) |
| 9 | Women (General) |
| 10 | Women (General) |
| 11 | SC (Women) |
| 12 | Unreserved |
| 13 | Women (General) |
| 14 | Unreserved |
| 15 | Unreserved |
| 16 | Unreserved |
| 17 | SC (General) |
| 18 | Women (General) |
| 19 | BC (Women) |
| 20 | BC (General) |
| 21 | BC (General) |
| 22 | Unreserved |
| 23 | Unreserved |
| 24 | Unreserved |
| 25 | Unreserved |
| 26 | Unreserved |
| 27 | Women (General) |
| 28 | Women (General) |
| 29 | Women (General) |
| 30 | Women (General) |
| 31 | Women (General) |
| 32 | BC (Women) |
| 33 | BC (General) |
| 34 | Women (General) |
| 35 | Women (General) |
| 36 | SC (General) |
| 37 | BC (General) |
| 38 | BC (Women) |
| 39 | BC (Women) |
| 40 | ST (General) |
| 41 | SC (General) |
| 42 | SC (General) |
| 43 | SC (Women) |
| 44 | SC (General) |
The reservation list is based on the Chirala Municipality ward delimitation and reservation notifications. Verify the final notified details with the district administration.
Chirala Municipality Ward Wise Candidates 2026
The final contesting candidate list is prepared after nomination scrutiny and withdrawal. Candidates contesting from each ward and the Chairperson candidates should be checked through the updated election directory and official APSEC records. Candidate names are not reproduced here because a complete, verified final list was not available in the retrieved information.
The Chairperson post is reserved for a woman belonging to the Scheduled Caste category. Voters elect the Chairperson directly using a separate ballot paper.
Chirala Municipality Election Results 2026 – Winners List
The counting of votes is scheduled for 3 November 2026 from 8:00 AM. As of the latest available election tracker update, no ward result has been declared. Winner names, party details, vote counts and victory margins should be added only after verified counting information is published.
| Ward | Winner | Party | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–44 | Awaiting official counting – 3 November 2026 | |||
Chirala Municipality Chairperson Election 2026
The Chirala Municipality Chairperson post is reserved for a woman from the Scheduled Caste category. Unlike the earlier indirect selection system, voters directly elect the Chairperson in this election using a separate ballot paper. The Chairperson result is expected along with the ward-wise results on 3 November 2026.
Chirala Municipality Election 2021 Results
In the 2021 municipal election, Chirala had 33 wards. The reported party-wise seat tally was as follows:
| Party | Seats Won in 2021 |
|---|---|
| YSRCP | 19 |
| Independent | 13 |
| TDP | 1 |
| Total | 33 |
Chirala had 33 wards in 2021 and 44 wards in 2026 following delimitation. Therefore, the old ward numbers should not be directly compared with the new ward boundaries.
How to Check Chirala Election Results 2026
- Visit the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website.
- Open the urban local body election results section.
- Select Bapatla district and Chirala Municipality.
- Check the ward-wise winner, party, votes and margin when published.
- Check the separate Chairperson result as well.
Official Election Links
- Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission
- APSEC Election Management System and Voter Portal
- Chirala Ward Wise Candidate Directory
- Chirala Ward Wise Result Tracker
- Chirala Voter Turnout Updates
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is the Chirala Municipality Election 2026?
Polling is scheduled for 1 November 2026, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
2. When will Chirala Municipality election results be declared?
Counting is scheduled for 3 November 2026 from 8:00 AM.
3. How many wards are there in Chirala Municipality?
Chirala Municipality has 44 wards in the 2026 election.
4. What is the reservation for the Chirala Chairperson post?
The Chairperson post is reserved for a woman belonging to the Scheduled Caste category (SC Women).
5. How many voters are registered in Chirala Municipality?
The available voter figures show 69,557 voters: 33,503 men, 36,043 women and 11 others.
6. Who won the Chirala Municipality Election 2026?
The results are awaited as of 1 November 2026. The ward-wise winners will be updated after official counting on 3 November.
7. What was the Chirala election result in 2021?
In 2021, YSRCP won 19 wards, Independents won 13 wards and TDP won 1 ward, out of 33 wards.
8. Where can I check the official Chirala election result?
Visit the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website at sec.ap.gov.in for official election updates and results.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for election information and public awareness. Polling updates, candidate details, ward reservations and results should be verified through the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission and the concerned district election authorities. Winner names and vote counts will be published only after reliable official information becomes available.
