Vedaranyam Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 166
Location Highlights: Vedaranyam Assembly Constituency is located in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu along the southeastern coastal region. The constituency comprises Vedaranyam and Thalaignayiru Panchayat Unions. The area is known for its coastal environment, salt pans, fishing activities, and agricultural lands. Vedaranyam town also holds historical importance and has road connectivity with nearby coastal towns and districts.
Demographics: The constituency has a diverse rural and coastal population consisting of fishermen, agricultural workers, traders, and other communities. The region reflects a blend of coastal livelihoods and farming communities, contributing to the local cultural and economic landscape.
Main Industries: Fishing, Salt Production, Agriculture, Small-scale Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Vedaranyam Panchayat Union
- Thalaignayiru Panchayat Union
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies within Nagapattinam district and coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and falls under Nagapattinam Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: O. S. Manian (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 78,719 votes
- Runner-up: S. K. Vedarathinam (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 66,390 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 94,275 |
| Women: | 98,067 |
| Third Gender: | 0 |
| Total Voters: | 192,342 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| N. S. Ramalingam | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| P. V. Venkatachala Thevar | 1967 | Indian National Congress |
| M. Meenakshi Sundaram | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Meenakshi Sundaram | 1977 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. S. Manickam | 1980 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Meenakshi Sundaram | 1984 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. V. Rajendran | 1989 | Indian National Congress |
| P. V. Rajendran | 1991 | Indian National Congress |
| S. K. Vedarathinam | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. K. Vedarathinam | 2001 | Draravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. K. Vedarathinam | 2006 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| N. V. Kamaraj | 2011 | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam |
| O. S. Manian | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| O. S. Manian | 2021 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
