Kulithalai Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 137
Location Highlights: Kulithalai is located in Karur district of Tamil Nadu and comprises parts of Kulithalai taluk. The constituency is primarily rural with strong agricultural activity and is well connected to Karur and Tiruchirappalli through road networks.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly rural population with a mix of farming communities and small traders. It reflects a balanced demographic composition with traditional and modern livelihoods.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Handloom, Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Kulithalai Taluk
- Rural Panchayats and Local Bodies
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies within Karur district and nearby regions and falls under Perambalur Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: R. Manickam (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 100,829 votes
- Runner-up: N. R. Chandrasekar (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 77,289 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 110,462 |
| Women: | 116,312 |
| Third Gender: | 11 |
| Total Voters: | 226,785 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| M. Karunanidhi | 1957 | Independent |
| V. Ramanathan | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| M. Kandaswamy | 1967 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Kandasamy | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. E. Srinivasa Reddiar | 1977 | Indian National Congress |
| R. Karuppiah | 1980 | Communist Party of India |
| P. Musiri Puppnan | 1984 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Pappa Sundaram | 1989 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Pappa Sundaram | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Selvam | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Pappa Sundaram | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Manickam | 2006 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Pappa Sundaram | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| E. Ramar | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Manickam | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
