Rishivandiyam Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 78
Location Highlights: Rishivandiyam is a rural constituency in Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, known for its agriculture-based economy and traditional village communities. It supports major crops like sugarcane, paddy, and millets, along with active local markets that drive daily trade. With good road connectivity to Kallakurichi, Sankarapuram, and Tirukkoyilur, Rishivandiyam reflects steady rural development and strong Tamil cultural roots.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly rural population with diverse communities. Farmers, agricultural labourers, and small traders form the majority, reflecting a traditional agrarian lifestyle with cultural diversity.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Local Trade, Agro-based Activities
Administrative Divisions:
- Tirukkoyilur Taluk (Part)
- Sankarapuram Taluk (Part)
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Kallakurichi and Villupuram districts and falls under Kallakurichi Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: K. Karthikeyan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 113,912 votes
- Runner-up: A. Santhosh (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 72,184 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 135,549 |
| Women: | 131,923 |
| Third Gender: | 59 |
| Total Voters: | 267,531 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| L. Anandan | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| M. Anandan | 1967 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| N. Dharmalingam | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Sundaram | 1977 | Indian National Congress |
| M. Sundaram | 1980 | Indian National Congress |
| S. Sivaraj | 1984 | Indian National Congress |
| Ekal M. Natesa Odayar | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Govindaraju | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Sivaraj | 1996 | Tamil Maanila Congress |
| S. Sivaraj | 2001 | Tamil Maanila Congress |
| S. Sivaraj | 2006 | Indian National Congress |
| Vijayakanth | 2011 | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam |
| K. Karthikeyan | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Karthikeyan | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
