Madurai South Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 189
Location Highlights: Madurai South Assembly Constituency is located in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. It covers parts of Madurai South Taluk and several wards of the Madurai Municipal Corporation. The constituency lies within the historic city of Madurai, known for the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple, educational institutions, commercial centers, and strong road and rail connectivity.
Demographics: The constituency consists largely of urban and semi-urban populations with diverse communities engaged in trade, services, and small businesses. The population includes a mix of traditional residents and migrants connected to Madurai’s commercial and educational activities.
Main Industries: Retail Trade, Textile and Garment Business, Tourism, Small-scale Manufacturing, Service Sector
Administrative Divisions:
- Madurai South Taluk (Part)
- Madurai Municipal Corporation Wards 9, 10, 16, 39 and 43–59
Borders: Surrounded by Madurai Central, Madurai East, Tirupparankundram and other nearby constituencies and falls under Madurai Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: M. Boominathan (Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 62,812 votes
- Runner-up: S. S. Saravanan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 56,297 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 112,871 |
| Women: | 116,464 |
| Third Gender: | 26 |
| Total Voters: | 229,361 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| R. Annadurai | 2011 | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| S. S. Saravanan | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Boominathan | 2021 | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
