Rajapalayam Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 225
Location Highlights: Rajapalayam Assembly Constituency is located in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. Rajapalayam town is known for its textile industries, cotton mills, and agricultural activities. The region lies near the foothills of the Western Ghats and has good road connectivity to nearby towns such as Srivilliputhur, Tenkasi, and Sivakasi.
Demographics: The constituency has a diverse population consisting of urban and rural communities. Agriculture, textile-related employment, and small-scale trade support the local economy. Various communities live in the region, contributing to its cultural and economic diversity.
Main Industries: Textile Manufacturing, Cotton Processing, Agriculture, Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Rajapalayam Taluk
- Nearby Town Panchayats and Rural Villages
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies within Virudhunagar district and nearby regions of Tenkasi district and falls under Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: S. Thangappandian (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 74,158 votes
- Runner-up: K. T. Rajenthra Bhalaji (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 70,260 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 116,258 |
| Women: | 122,414 |
| Third Gender: | 29 |
| Total Voters: | 238,701 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| R. Krishnasamy Naidu | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| A. A. S. Raja | 1967 | Independent |
| K. Suppu | 1971 | Communist Party of India |
| K. Dhanuskodi | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. Mokkian | 1980 | Independent |
| K. Raman | 1984 | Indian National Congress |
| V. P. Rajan | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| T. Sathiah | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. P. Rajan | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Rajasekar | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Chandra | 2006 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Gopalsamy | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Thangappandian | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Thangappandian | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
