Royapuram Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 17
Location Highlights: Located in Chennai, Royapuram is one of the oldest urban localities and forms part of the Chennai North Lok Sabha constituency. It is known for its harbour proximity, railway connectivity, and dense residential areas.
Demographics: A mixed urban population with diverse communities and working-class neighborhoods.
Main Features: Known for port-related activities, fisheries, railway infrastructure, and commercial hubs.
Administrative Divisions:
- Royapuram locality and surrounding Chennai Corporation areas
Borders: Falls under Chennai North parliamentary constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: Idream R. Murthy (DMK) – 64,424 votes
- Runner-up: D. Jayakumar (AIADMK) – 36,645 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Electors: | 156,931 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| P. Ponnurangam | 1977 | DMK |
| R. Mathivanan | 1989 | DMK |
| D. Jayakumar | 1991 | ADMK |
| R. Mathivanan | 1996 | DMK |
| D. Jayakumar | 2001 | ADMK |
| Idream R. Murthy | 2021 | DMK |
