Gummidipoondi Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 1
Location Highlights: Located in Tiruvallur district, this industrial town lies about 45 km from Chennai near the Andhra Pradesh border. It is known for the SIPCOT Industrial Estate with major steel, chemical, and engineering industries, and is well connected by NH16 and rail networks.
Demographics: A growing population with a mix of industrial workforce and traditional communities.
Main Industries: Steel manufacturing, chemical industries, engineering units, and industrial production.
Administrative Divisions:
- Gummidipoondi Taluk
- Uthukkottai Taluk
Borders: Situated near the Andhra Pradesh state boundary and falls under the Thiruvallur Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: T. J. Govindarajan (DMK) – 125001 votes
- Runner-up: Prakash (PMK) – 75004 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 137,027 |
| Women: | 143,708 |
| Third Gender: | 41 |
| Total Voters: | 280,776 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Kamalambuiammal | 1957 | INC |
| A. Raghava Reddy | 1962 | SP |
| K. Vezhavendan | 1967 | DMK |
| K. A. Vezhavendan | 1971 | DMK |
| R. S. Munirathinam | 1977 | ADMK |
| R. S. Munirathinam | 1980 | ADMK |
| R. S. Munirathinam | 1984 | DMK |
| K. Venu | 1989 | DMK |
| R. Sakkubai | 1991 | ADMK |
| K. Venu | 1996 | DMK |
| K. Sudarsanam | 2001 | ADMK |
| K. S. Vijayakumar | 2006 | ADMK |
| C. H. Shekar | 2011 | DMDK |
