Palayamkottai Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 226
Location Highlights: Palayamkottai is located in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu and is a prominent urban constituency known for its educational institutions, administrative offices, and commercial establishments. Often referred to as the “Oxford of South India,” it has excellent connectivity and forms an important part of the Tirunelveli urban agglomeration.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly urban population with a mix of students, professionals, traders, and service sector workers. It reflects social and cultural diversity with a strong presence of minority communities.
Main Industries: Education, Trade, Services, Small-scale Industries
Administrative Divisions:
- Palayamkottai Taluk
- Municipal and Urban Local Bodies
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies within Tirunelveli district and forms part of Tirunelveli Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: M. Abdul Wahab (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 89,117 votes
- Runner-up: K. J. C. Jerald (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 36,976 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 133,193 |
| Women: | 129,511 |
| Third Gender: | 21 |
| Total Voters: | 271,725 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| K. Manoharan | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. R. Karuppasamy Pandian | 1980 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. S. T. Shamsulalam | 1984 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Gurunathan | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. Dharmalingam | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Mohamed Khader Moideen | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| T. P. M. Mohideen Khan | 2001 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| T. P. M. Mohideen Khan | 2006 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| T. P. M. Mohideen Khan | 2011 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. M. Mohideen Khan | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Abdul Wahab | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhahagam |
