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Damacharla Janardhana Rao

MLA
Also known as Damacharla Janardhan Rao, D. Janardhana Rao
Father's Name
Damacharla Venkata Krishna Rao
Profession
Politician and Business
Gender
Male
Age
49 years (b. ~1977)

Damacharla Janardhana Rao is an MLA belonging to TDP, representing Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. He is 49 years old and has declared Graduate Professional as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹114.40 Cr with liabilities of ₹33.36 Cr, compared with ₹91.43 Cr in 2019. The affidavit lists 18 criminal cases, 18 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 4 elections contested, 2 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age
49
Years
Education
Graduate Professional
Net Assets (2024)
₹81.05 Cr
2024 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
18
0 disposed · 0 convicted

Political Career Timeline

  1. 2012
    Assembly Candidate· Ongole

    Contested the Ongole Assembly by-election but lost to YSR Congress candidate B. S. Reddy.

  2. 2014
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Ongole

    Elected as MLA from Ongole in the 2014 Assembly election.

  3. 2019
    Assembly Candidate· Ongole

    Contested Ongole and lost to Balineni Srinivasa Reddy of YSRCP.

  4. 2024
    Member of Legislative Assembly· OngoleCurrent

    Won Ongole and returned to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
2012AssemblyOngole
🚲
TDP
Lost49,81931.2%
2014AssemblyOngole
🚲
TDP
Won93,02551.29%
2019AssemblyOngole
🚲
TDP
Lost78,77740.61%
2024AssemblyOngole
🚲
TDP
Won1,18,80056.76%

Financial Profile(2024)

₹114.40 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹92.22 Cr81%
  • Movable Assets₹22.22 Cr19%
  • Liabilities₹33.36 Cr29%
Movable Assets
₹22.22 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹92.22 Cr
Liabilities
₹33.36 Cr
Net Assets
₹81.05 Cr
Earlier affidavits
2019₹91.43 Cr
2014₹57.52 Cr
2012₹42.37 Cr

Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

18
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted
  1. 1
    Cr No. 287/20232023Pending
  2. 2
    Cr No. 334/20232023Pending
  3. 3
    Cr No. 38/20232023Pending
    Court — II AJFCM Ongole
  4. 4
    Cr No. 14/20202020Pending
  5. 5
    Cr No. 863/20212021Pending
  6. 6
    Cr No. 864/20212021Pending
  7. 7
    Cr No. 887/20212021Pending
  8. 8
    Cr No. 651/20232023Pending
  9. 9
    Cr No. 807/20212021Pending
  10. 10
    Cr No. 421/20102010Pending
  11. 11
    Cr No. 435/20102010Pending
  12. 12
    Cr No. 324/20182018Pending
  13. 13
    Cr No. 127/20122012Pending
  14. 14
    Cr No. 141/20122012Pending
  15. 15
    Cr No. 4/20102010Pending
  16. 16
    Cr No. 19/20222022Pending
  17. 17
    CC No. 472/20202020Pending
    Court — Ist AJCJ Court, Ongole
  18. 18
    Cr No. 96/20242024Pending

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

₹42.37 Cr2012₹57.52 Cr2014₹91.43 Cr2019
Total declared assets in each election affidavit on record.
Compared with peers
Damacharla Janardhana Rao
₹114.40 Cr · 18 cases
Average of 169 MLAs in Andhra Pradesh
₹53.28 Cr · 5.1 cases
Average of 130 TDP MLAs
₹53.90 Cr · 5.8 cases

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

DR
Damacharla Janardhana Rao
MLA
Parents
DR
Father
Damacharla Venkata Krishna Rao
Spouse
ND
Wife
Naga Satyalatha Damacharla
Business
Children
AC
Daughter
Anisha Chowdary
TC
Daughter
Tanuja Chowdary

Education

Graduate Professional

Income(2022 - 2023)

Total declared income
₹8.60 Cr
Self₹8.60 Cr
Declared income by year (5)
2022 - 2023₹8.60 Cr
2021 - 2022₹4.2 L
2020 - 2021₹21.9 L
2019 - 2020₹10.0 L
2018 - 2019₹7.3 L

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Damacharla Janardhana Rao represent?

Damacharla Janardhana Rao is an MLA representing Ongole, Andhra Pradesh and belongs to TDP.

What are the declared assets of Damacharla Janardhana Rao?

Damacharla Janardhana Rao declared total assets of ₹114.40 Cr and liabilities of ₹33.36 Cr in the 2024 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Damacharla Janardhana Rao have?

Damacharla Janardhana Rao declared 18 criminal cases in the election affidavit (18 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.

What is the educational qualification of Damacharla Janardhana Rao?

Damacharla Janardhana Rao declared Graduate Professional as the highest educational qualification.

How old is Damacharla Janardhana Rao?

Damacharla Janardhana Rao is 49 years old as per the records on file.

What was Damacharla Janardhana Rao's most recent election result?

Damacharla Janardhana Rao won the 2024 Assembly election from Ongole with a 56.76% vote share.

Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2024 Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2024 Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.