Tirukkoyilur Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 76
Location Highlights: Tirukkoyilur is a constituency in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, located on the banks of the Thenpennai River. It is known for its ancient temples, including the famous Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, and strong agricultural base. With road and rail connectivity to Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, and Ulundurpet, Tirukkoyilur blends heritage, farming, and rural development.
Demographics: The constituency has a mix of rural and semi-urban population with diverse communities. Agriculture-based families, traditional communities, and small traders dominate the population, reflecting cultural heritage and economic diversity.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Local Trade, Temple Tourism
Administrative Divisions:
- Tirukkoyilur Taluk (Part)
- Rural and Semi-urban Local Bodies
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Villupuram and Tiruvannamalai districts and falls under Viluppuram Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: K. Ponmudy (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 110,980 votes
- Runner-up: Kalivaradhan (Bharatiya Janata Party) – 51,300 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 127,601 |
| Women: | 126,342 |
| Third Gender: | 38 |
| Total Voters: | 253,981 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| A. Muthuswamy | 1952 | Tamil Nadu Toilers Party |
| S. A. M. Annamalai Odayar | 1957 | Independent |
| Kuppusami | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| Lakshminarasimma Ammal | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| E. M. Subramaniam | 1967 | Indian National Congress |
| A. S. Kumarasamy | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| L. Venkatesan | 2011 | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam |
| K. Ponmudy | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Ponmudy | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
