Athoor Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 129
Location Highlights: Athoor Assembly Constituency is located in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu. The constituency includes the town of Athoor and surrounding rural regions. It is well connected to Dindigul city and nearby towns through road networks. The area is known for agriculture, small-scale trade, and proximity to the Sirumalai hills region, which adds agricultural and ecological importance to the constituency.
Demographics: The population of Athoor constituency consists of a mix of rural and semi-urban communities. Agriculture remains the primary occupation for many residents, while others are engaged in trade, services, and small businesses. The region reflects the cultural diversity typical of central Tamil Nadu districts.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Small-scale Industries, Retail Trade, Local Commerce
Administrative Divisions:
- Athoor Taluk
- Surrounding Rural Panchayats and Municipal Areas
Borders: The constituency shares boundaries with other constituencies of Dindigul district and nearby regions and falls under Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: I. Periyasamy (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 165,809 votes
- Runner-up: Thilagabama M (Pattali Makkal Katchi) – 30,238 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 139,982 |
| Women: | 150,690 |
| Third Gender: | 26 |
| Total Voters: | 290,698 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| T. S. Soundram | 1952 | Indian National Congress |
| M. A. B. Arumugasamy Chettiar | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| V. S. S. Mani | 1962 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. S. S. Mani | 1967 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. M. T. Nachiappan | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Vellaisamy | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Vellaisamy | 1980 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. R. Nedunchezhiyan | 1984 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| I. Periyasamy | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. M. Durai | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| I. Periyasamy | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. K. T. Natarajaan | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| I. Periyasamy | 2006 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| I. Periyasamy | 2011 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| I. Periyasamy | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| I. Periyasamy | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
