Ulundurpettai Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 77
Location Highlights: Ulundurpettai is a constituency in Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, located along the Chennai to Tiruchirapalli National Highway (NH45). It is known for its agricultural economy, local trading centres, and transport connectivity. With links to Villupuram, Kallakurichi, and Tirukkoyilur, Ulundurpettai reflects rural growth, active commerce, and traditional Tamil lifestyle.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly rural population with diverse communities. Agriculture workers, traders, and small business owners form the core population, contributing to the region’s economy.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Trade, Transport Services
Administrative Divisions:
- Ulundurpettai Taluk
- Rural and Semi-urban Local Bodies
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Kallakurichi and Villupuram districts and falls under Viluppuram Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: A. J. Manikannan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 115,451 votes
- Runner-up: R. Kumaraguru (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 110,195 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 147,666 |
| Women: | 145,115 |
| Third Gender: | 48 |
| Total Voters: | 292,829 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| M. Kandaswamy Padayachi | 1952 | Indian National Congress |
| M. Kandaswamy Padayachi | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| A. Manonmani Ammal | 1962 | Swatantra Party |
| M. Kandaswamy Padayachi | 1967 | Indian National Congress |
| V. Subramaniam | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. Thulukkanam | 1977 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Rangasamy | 1980 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Anandan | 1984 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Angamuthu | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Anandan | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Mani | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| N. Ramu | 2001 | All India Anna Dravivida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Thirunavukkarasu | 2006 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Kumaraguru | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Kumaraguru | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. J. Manikannan | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
