Constituency No: 99
Location Highlights: Erode West is a legislative assembly constituency located in Erode district of Tamil Nadu. It covers the western part of Erode City Corporation and parts of Perundurai and Erode taluks. The constituency is well connected and is known for its textile hubs, markets, and industrial activities.
Demographics: The constituency has a largely urban population with a mix of communities engaged in trade, textiles, and service sectors. It represents a diverse and economically active population base.
Main Industries: Textile, Powerloom, Trade, Small-scale Industries
Administrative Divisions:
- Erode City (West Zone)
- Parts of Perundurai Taluk
- Parts of Erode Taluk
Borders: Bordered by constituencies within Erode district and falls under Erode Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: S. Muthusamy (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 100,757 votes
- Runner-up: K. V. Ramalingam (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 78,668 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 142,913 |
| Women: | 148,373 |
| Third Gender: | 30 |
| Total Voters: | 291,316 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| N. K. K. Periasamy | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. S. Thennarasu | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| N. K. K. Periasamy | 2006 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. V. Ramalingam | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. V. Ramalingam | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Muthusamy | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |