Nagapattinam Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 168
Location Highlights: Nagapattinam Assembly Constituency is located in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu along the Coromandel Coast. The constituency includes the entire Thirumarugal union block and parts of Nagapattinam union block. The region is known for its coastal economy, fishing harbours, temples, and agricultural activities. Nagapattinam town serves as an important coastal settlement with road connectivity to nearby districts and towns.
Demographics: The constituency has a diverse population consisting of coastal fishing communities, agricultural workers, traders, and urban residents. Various religious and social communities live in the region, contributing to its cultural diversity and economic activities.
Main Industries: Fishing, Agriculture, Salt Production, Small-scale Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Thirumarugal Union Block
- Part of Nagapattinam Union Block
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Nagapattinam district and coastal regions of Tamil Nadu and falls under Nagapattinam Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: J. Mohamed Shanavas (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi) – 66,218 votes
- Runner-up: Thanga Kathiravan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 59,043 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 95,558 |
| Women: | 101,748 |
| Third Gender: | 10 |
| Total Voters: | 197,316 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Vadivelu | 1952 | Communist Party of India |
| Sivaraj | 1952 | Communist Party of India |
| N. S. Ramalingam | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| A. M. P. S. Balagangadaran | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| K. R. Gnanasambandan | 1967 | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Rajamanickam | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Umanath | 1977 | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| R. Umanath | 1980 | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| G. Veeraiyan | 1984 | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| G. Veeraiyan | 1989 | Communist Party ofof India (Marxist) |
| R. Kodimari | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| G. Nizamudeen | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Jeevanantham | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. Marimuthu | 2006 | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| K. A. Jayapal | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Thamimun Ansari | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| J. Mohamed Shanavas | 2021 | Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi |
