Constituency No: 97
Location Highlights: Kumarapalayam is a legislative assembly constituency located in Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. It comprises parts of Kumarapalayam taluk and includes Kumarapalayam Municipality and surrounding areas. The constituency is situated along the Cauvery river and is well connected to Erode and nearby industrial regions.
Demographics: The constituency has a mix of urban and semi-urban population with diverse communities. People are primarily engaged in textile, trade, and industrial activities along with small-scale businesses.
Main Industries: Textile, Powerloom, Trade, Small-scale Industries
Administrative Divisions:
- Kumarapalayam Taluk (Part)
- Kumarapalayam Municipality and Pallipalayam Block
Borders: Bounded by constituencies in Namakkal and Erode districts and falls under Erode Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: P. Thangamani (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 100,800 votes
- Runner-up: M. Venkatachalam (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 69,154 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 124,334 |
| Women: | 129,857 |
| Third Gender: | 31 |
| Total Voters: | 254,222 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| P. Thangamani | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. Thangamani | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. Thangamani | 2021 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |