Colachel Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 219
Location Highlights: Colachel is a coastal town in the Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, known for its historic Colachel Port and the famous Battle of Colachel, where Travancore defeated the Dutch. It is also a fishing hub with scenic beaches and rich maritime heritage.
Demographics: The constituency has a coastal population with diverse communities, including fishing communities, traders, and small business owners. It reflects a blend of traditional maritime culture and modern livelihoods.
Main Industries: Fishing, Marine Trade, Agriculture, Tourism
Administrative Divisions:
- Colachel Town
- Surrounding Coastal and Rural Areas
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Kanniyakumari district and coastal regions and falls under Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: J. G. Prince (Indian National Congress) – 90,681 votes
- Runner-up: P. Ramesh (Bharatiya Janata Party) – 65,849 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 135,860 |
| Women: | 131,371 |
| Third Gender: | 14 |
| Total Voters: | 267,245 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| A. K. Chellaiya | 1952 | Travancore Tamil Nadu Congress |
| T. T. Daniel | 1954 | Tamil Nadu Congress |
| Lourdammal Simon | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| A. Swamidhas | 1962 | Independent |
| A. Chidambaranatha Nadar | 1967 | Indian National Congress |
| A. Pauliah | 1971 | Indian National Congress |
| R. Athiswami | 1977 | Janata Party |
| S. Retnaraj | 1980 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| F. M. Rajarathnam | 1984 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Pauliah | 1989 | Indian National Congress |
| A. Pauliah | 1991 | Indian National Congress |
| Era Bernard | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. T. Pachaimal | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Jeyapaul | 2006 | <Indian National Congress |
| J. G. Prince | 2011 | Indian National Congress |
| J. G. Prince | 2016 | Indian National Congress |
| J. G. Prince | 2021 | Indian National Congress |
