Thiruvidaimarudur Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 170
Location Highlights: Thiruvidaimarudur Assembly Constituency is located in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. The constituency includes areas surrounding the historic town of Thiruvidaimarudur, which is known for the famous Mahalingeswarar Temple and its cultural heritage. The region lies in the fertile Cauvery delta zone and benefits from strong agricultural activity and good road connectivity to nearby towns such as Kumbakonam and Thanjavur.
Demographics: The constituency consists largely of rural and semi-urban populations with agriculture as the primary occupation. It is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency and includes diverse communities engaged in farming, local trade, and small-scale occupations.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Rice Cultivation, Handloom Weaving, Local Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk (Part)
- Rural Panchayats and Local Town Areas
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies within Thanjavur district including Kumbakonam and nearby Cauvery delta regions and falls under Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: Kovi Chezhiyan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 95,763 votes
- Runner-up: Veeramani (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 85,083 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 128,444 |
| Women: | 130,615 |
| Third Gender: | 15 |
| Total Voters: | 259,074 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| S. Ramalingam | 1977 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Ramalingam | 1980 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Rajangam | 1984 | Indian National Congress |
| S. Ramalingam | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| N. Panneerselvam | 1991 | Indian National Congress |
| S. Ramalingam | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| G. Thavamani | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. K. Bharathi Mohan | 2006 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Govi. Chezhian | 2011 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Govi. Chezhian | 2016 | d>Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Kovi Chezhiyan | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
