Ottapidaram Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
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Constituency No: 217
Location Highlights: Located in Thoothukudi district, this constituency falls under the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha constituency and has been in existence since 1962.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly rural population with communities such as Veeranattar Pallar (Kudumbar) and Seevandhi Pallar forming a significant portion.
Main Features: Known for agriculture-based economy, social diversity, and consistent electoral participation.
Administrative Divisions:
- Key Areas: Ottapidaram and surrounding villages
Borders: Falls under Thoothukkudi parliamentary constituency.
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Electors: | 240,988 |
Past MLAs:
| Year | Winner | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | A. L. Ramakrishnan | Indian National Congress |
| 1967 | M. Muthiah | Swatantra Party |
| 1971 | M. Muthiah | All India Forward Bloc |
| 1977 | O. S. Veluchami | Indian National Congress |
| 1980 | M. Appadurai | Communist Party of India |
| 1984 | R. S. Arumugam | Indian National Congress |
| 1989 | M. Muthiah | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1991 | S. X. Rajamannar | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1996 | K. Krishnasamy | Janata Party |
| 2001 | A. Sivaperumal | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2006 | P. Mohan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2011 | K. Krishnasamy | Puthiya Tamilagam |
| 2016 | R. Sundararaj | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2019 | M. C. Shunmugaiah | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2021 | M. C. Shunmugaiah | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
2021 Assembly Election Results:
Winner: M. C. Shunmugaiah (DMK) – 73,110 votes
Runner-up: P. Mohan (AIADMK) – 64,600 votes
