Viralimalai Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 179
Location Highlights: Viralimalai Assembly Constituency is located in Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. The constituency covers parts of Illupur Taluk, Kulathur Taluk, and a few villages from Manapparai Taluk in Tiruchirappalli district. Viralimalai is known for the famous Viralimalai Murugan Temple and the Viralimalai Peacock Sanctuary. The region is primarily rural with good road connectivity to Pudukkottai, Tiruchirappalli, and nearby towns.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly rural population consisting of agricultural communities, small traders, and workers engaged in farming and allied sectors. Various communities live in the region, contributing to its social and cultural diversity.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Paddy Cultivation, Groundnut Farming, Small-scale Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Illupur Taluk (except Komangalam village)
- Kulathur Taluk (Part) and select villages of Manapparai Taluk
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Pudukkottai and Tiruchirappalli districts and falls under Karur Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: C. Vijayabaskar (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 102,179 votes
- Runner-up: M. Palaniyappan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 78,581 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 110,810 |
| Women: | 113,723 |
| Third Gender: | 17 |
| Total Voters: | 224,550 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. C. Vijayabaskar | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Dr. C. Vijayabaskar | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Dr. C. Vijayabaskar | 2021 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
