Hosur Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 55
Location Highlights: Hosur is a fast-growing industrial city in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, located near the Karnataka border and often called the “Gateway to Tamil Nadu.” It is known for its major manufacturing hubs, pleasant climate, and strong connectivity to Bengaluru, making it a key center for industries, trade, and employment.
Demographics: The constituency has a diverse and rapidly growing population with a mix of urban and semi-urban communities. It includes industrial workers, business communities, and migrants due to its proximity to Bengaluru and industrial development.
Main Industries: Manufacturing, Industrial Production, Trade, Automobile Industries
Administrative Divisions:
- Hosur Taluk (Part)
- Hosur Municipality and Surrounding Areas
Borders: Shares borders with Karnataka state and nearby constituencies and falls under Krishnagiri Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: Y. Prakaash (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 118,231 votes
- Runner-up: S. Jyothi (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 105,864 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 178,339 |
| Women: | 170,785 |
| Third Gender: | 100 |
| Total Voters: | 349,224 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| R. Muni Reddy | 1952 | Independent |
| K. Appavoo Pillai | 1957 | Independent |
| Ramachandra Reddy | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| B. Venkataswamy | 1967 | Swatantra Party |
| B. Venkataswamy | 1971 | Swatantra Party |
| N. Ramachandra Reddy | 1977 | Indian National Congress |
| T. Venkata Reddy | 1980 | Indian National Congress |
| T. Venkata Reddy | 1984 | Indian National Congress |
| N. Ramachandra Reddy | 1989 | Indian National Congress |
| K. A. Manoharan | 1991 | Indian National Congress |
| B. Venkatasamy | 1996 | Janata Dal |
| K. Gopinath | 2001 | Indian National Congress |
| K. Gopinath | 2006 | Indian National Congress |
| K. Gopinath | 2011 | Indian National Congress |
| P. Balakrishna Reddy | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. A. Sathya | 2019 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Y. Prakaash | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
