Kattumannarkoil Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 154
Location Highlights: Kattumannarkoil is a prominent town in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, located near the banks of the Kollidam River. It is known for its rich agricultural activity, especially paddy cultivation, and historic temples reflecting cultural heritage. The town is well connected by road to Chidambaram, Neyveli, and nearby cities, ensuring smooth travel and trade while preserving its traditional rural charm.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly rural population with communities engaged in agriculture and allied activities. It reflects traditional Tamil social structure with diverse communities contributing to local development.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Paddy Cultivation, Local Trade, Temple-related Activities
Administrative Divisions:
- Kattumannarkoil Taluk (Part)
- Rural Panchayat Areas
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Cuddalore district and falls under Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: Sinthanaiselvan (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi) – 86,056 votes
- Runner-up: N. Murugumaran (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 75,491 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 114,202 |
| Women: | 114,503 |
| Third Gender: | 16 |
| Total Voters: | 228,721 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| M. R. Krishnamoorthi | 1962 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Sivasubramanian | 1967 | Indian National Congress |
| S. Perumal | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| E. Ramalingam | 1977 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| E. Ramalingam | 1980 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Jayachandran | 1984 | Indian National Congress |
| A. Thangaraju | 1989 | Independent |
| N. R. Rajendiran | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| E. Ramalingam | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. Vallalperuman | 2001 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| D. Ravikumar | 2006 | Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi |
| N. Murugumaran | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| N. Murugumaran | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Sinthanaiselvan | 2021 | Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi |
