Vilathikulam Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 213
Location Highlights: Located in Thoothukudi district, this constituency falls under the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha constituency and is one of the oldest assembly segments in Tamil Nadu, existing since 1951.
Demographics: Predominantly rural population with communities engaged in agriculture, small-scale industries, and traditional occupations.
Main Features: Known for its historical political significance, agricultural activities, and consistent electoral participation.
Administrative Divisions:
- Key Areas: Vilathikulam and surrounding villages
Borders: Falls under Thoothukkudi parliamentary constituency.
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Electors: | 203,732 |
Past MLAs:
| Year | Winner | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | P. Selvaraj | Indian National Congress |
| 1967 | M. Rathinasabapathy | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1971 | M. Rathinasabapathy | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1977 | R. K. Perumal | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1980 | R. K. Perumal | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1984 | S. Kumaragurubara Ramanathan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1989 | K. K. S. S. R. Ramachandran | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1991 | N. C. Kanagavalli | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1996 | K. Ravisankar | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2001 | N. K. Perumal | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2006 | P. Chinnappan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2011 | G. V. Markandayan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2016 | K. Uma Maheswari | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2019 | P. Chinnappan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2021 | G. V. Markandayan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
2021 Assembly Election Results:
Winner: G. V. Markandayan (DMK) – 90,348 votes
Runner-up: P. Chinnappan (AIADMK) – 51,799 votes
