Bhuvanagiri Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 154
Location Highlights: Bhuvanagiri, also known as Bhuvangiri, is a historic town in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, located along the route connecting Chidambaram and Cuddalore. The town is known for its traditional weaving community, temples, and small-scale industries that support the local economy. It is well connected by road to major towns such as Chidambaram, Cuddalore, and Neyveli, while preserving its cultural heritage and peaceful environment.
Demographics: The constituency has a mix of rural and semi-urban population with communities engaged in weaving, agriculture, and trade. It reflects traditional Tamil social and cultural diversity.
Main Industries: Weaving, Agriculture, Small-scale Industries, Local Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Bhuvanagiri Taluk (Part)
- Surrounding Rural Areas
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Cuddalore district and falls under Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: A. Arunmozhithevan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 96,453 votes
- Runner-up: Durai K. Saravanan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 88,194 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 123,300 |
| Women: | 124,938 |
| Third Gender: | 19 |
| Total Voters: | 248,257 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| V. Krishnasami Padayachi | 1952 | Indian National Congress |
| Samikannu Padayachi | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| Ramachandra Rayar | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| A. Govindarasan | 1967 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. A. Abusali | 1971 | Independent |
| V. Raghuraman | 1977 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. V. Swaminathan | 1980 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. V. Swaminathan | 1984 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Sivalogam | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| G. Malliga | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. V. Abdul Naser | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagagam |
| P. S. Arul | 2001 | Independent |
| Selvi Ramajayam | 2006 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Selvi Ramajayam | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Durai K. Saravanan | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Arunmozhithevan | 2021 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
