Anaikattu Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 44
Location Highlights: Anaikattu is a rural constituency in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, known for its agriculture, scenic village landscapes, and traditional lifestyle. The region includes towns like Pallikonda and Odugathur, and is characterized by local markets, small temples, and strong community-based farming practices.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly rural population with a mix of agricultural communities and local traders. It reflects traditional social structures with diverse communities living in villages and small towns.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Farming, Local Trade, Small-scale Industries
Administrative Divisions:
Anaikattu Taluk (Part)
Pallikonda
Odugathur
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies within Vellore district and nearby regions and falls under Vellore Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
Winner: A. P. Nandakumar (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 95,159 votes
Runner-up: D. Velazhagan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 88,798 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 122,995 |
| Women: | 130,344 |
| Third Gender: | 37 |
| Total Voters: | 253,376 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| R. Margabandhu | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| G. Viswanathan | 1980 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. R. Krishnasamy | 1984 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. P. Kannan | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Dharamalingam | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| C. Gopu | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Pandurangan | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Pandurangan | 2006 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Kalai Arasu | 2011 | Pattali Makkal Katchi |
| A. P. Nandakumar | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. P. Nandakumar | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
