Salem (North) Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 89
Location Highlights: Salem (North) Assembly Constituency is located in Salem district of Tamil Nadu and mainly comprises urban areas including Salem Municipal Corporation wards and Kannankurichi town. The constituency benefits from strong infrastructure, commercial centers, and connectivity.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly urban population with diverse communities engaged in trade, business, and service sectors. It reflects a blend of traditional and modern lifestyles.
Main Industries: Trade and Commerce, Textile, Steel Industry, Service Sector
Administrative Divisions:
- Salem Municipal Corporation Wards (6–16, 26–36)
- Kannankurichi Town Panchayat
Borders: Surrounded by Salem West, Salem South, and nearby constituencies and falls under Salem Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: R. Rajendran (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 93,432 votes
- Runner-up: G. Venkatachalam (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 85,844 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 134,319 |
| Women: | 140,436 |
| Third Gender: | 21 |
| Total Voters: | 274,776 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| R. Mohan Raj | 2011 | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam |
| R. Rajendran | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Rajendran | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
