Constituency No: 209
Location Highlights: Tiruchuli Assembly Constituency is located in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. The constituency includes areas such as Tiruchuli, Kariyapatti, and Narikkudi unions along with several villages in Aruppukkottai taluk. The region is known for its rural economy, agriculture-based livelihood, and road connectivity linking nearby towns like Aruppukkottai and Ramanathapuram.
Demographics: Tiruchuli constituency has a largely rural population with communities engaged mainly in agriculture, small businesses, and local trade. The area includes various social groups and traditional agrarian communities forming the demographic base of the constituency.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Textile-related Activities, Small-scale Trade, Rural Enterprises
Administrative Divisions:
- Kariyapatti Union
- Narikkudi Union
- Tiruchuli Union
- Part of Aruppukkottai Taluk
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Virudhunagar and Ramanathapuram districts and falls under Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: Thangam Thennarasu (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 102,225 votes
- Runner-up: S. Rajasekar (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 41,233 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 108,172 |
| Women: | 112,536 |
| Third Gender: | 12 |
| Total Voters: | 220,720 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Thangam Thennarasu | 2011 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Thangam Thennarasu | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Thangam Thennarasu | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |