Villupuram Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 74
Location Highlights: Villupuram is a major constituency in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, serving as the district’s administrative and commercial hub. It is known for its agricultural markets, educational institutions, and growing trade activities. Located along NH45 with strong rail connectivity, Villupuram acts as a key link between Chennai, Tiruchirapalli, and southern Tamil Nadu, reflecting both urban growth and traditional Tamil culture.
Demographics: The constituency has a mix of urban and rural population with diverse communities. It includes traders, farmers, students, and professionals, contributing to a balanced socio-economic structure.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Trade, Education, Transport Services
Administrative Divisions:
- Villupuram Taluk (Part)
- Urban and Rural Local Bodies
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Villupuram district and nearby regions and falls under Viluppuram Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: R. Lakshmanan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 102,271 votes
- Runner-up: C. V. Shanmugam (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 87,403 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 127,445 |
| Women: | 133,463 |
| Third Gender: | 62 |
| Total Voters: | 260,970 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Nagarajan | 1952 | Tamil Nadu Toilers Party |
| Sarangapani Gounder | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| M. Shanmugam | 1962 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Shanmugam | 1967 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Shanmugam | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. Krishnan | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. P. Palaniappan | 1980 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Mani Rajarathinam | 1984 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Ponmudy | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| D. Janarthanam | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Ponmudy | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagagam |
| K. Ponmudy | 2001 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Ponmudy | 2006 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| C. V. Shanmugam | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| C. V. Shanmugam | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Lakshmanan | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
