what is an electoral constituency

An electoral constituency, also known as an election district, legislative district, voting district, or precinct, is a geographically defined area in which voters elect a representative or representatives to a legislative body such as a parliament or government. The boundaries of electoral constituencies are determined by the legislative body, state constitution, or a body established for that purpose. The names for electoral constituencies vary across countries and can include terms such as riding, ward, division, electorate, or precinct. The term "constituency" is commonly used to refer to an electoral district, especially in British English, but it can also refer to the body of eligible voters or all the residents of the represented area or only those who voted for a certain candidate. In India, electoral districts are referred to as "Nirvācan Kṣetra" in Hindi, which can be translated to English as "electoral area" or "constituency".