Killiyoor Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 234
Location Highlights: Killiyoor is a scenic area in the Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, known for its coastal villages, coconut groves, and traditional fishing communities. It also has historical importance due to its role in the Battle of Colachel and remains a peaceful region with rich cultural heritage.
Demographics: The constituency has a mix of coastal and rural populations with fishing communities, farmers, and small traders forming the majority. It reflects cultural diversity with strong community traditions and coastal livelihoods.
Main Industries: Fishing, Agriculture, Coconut Farming, Local Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Killiyoor Taluk (Part)
- Coastal Village Panchayats
Borders: Located in Kanniyakumari district with coastal boundaries and falls under Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: S. Rajeshkumar (Indian National Congress) – 101,541 votes
- Runner-up: K. V. Jude Dev (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 46,141 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 127,379 |
| Women: | 125,372 |
| Third Gender: | 19 |
| Total Voters: | 252,770 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| R. Ponnappan Nadar | 1952 | Travancore Tamil Nadu Congress |
| R. Ponnappan Nadar | 1954 | Travancore Tamil Nadu Congress |
| A. Nesamony | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| R. Ponnappan Nadar | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| William | 1967 | Indian National Congress |
| N. Dennis | 1971 | Indian National Congress |
| P. Vijayaraghavan | 1977 | Janata Party |
| P. Vijayaraghavan | 1980 | Janata Party |
| D. Kumaradas | 1984 | Janata Party |
| P. Vijayaraghavan | 1989 | Independent |
| D. Kumaradas | 1991 | Janata Dal |
| D. Kumaradas | 1996 | Tamil Maanila Congress |
| D. Kumaradas | 2001 | Tamil Maanila Congress |
| S. John Jacob | 200006 | Indian National Congress |
| S. John Jacob | 2011 | Indian National Congress |
| S. Rajeshkumar | 2016 | Indian National Congress |
| S. Rajeshkumar | 2021 | Indian National Congress |
