Cumbum Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 210
Location Highlights: Cumbum Assembly Constituency is located in Theni district of Tamil Nadu. The region lies near the Western Ghats and is well known for its fertile agricultural lands and scenic valley surroundings. Cumbum town acts as an important trade center for nearby rural areas and benefits from road connectivity to Theni, Kumily, and neighboring Kerala regions.
Demographics: The constituency has a mixed population consisting of agricultural communities, traders, and small business owners. Rural villages dominate the constituency with agriculture playing a key role in livelihood. The population also includes diverse social communities contributing to the cultural and economic life of the region.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Grape Cultivation, Vegetable Farming, Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Cumbum Taluk
- Surrounding Rural Panchayats and Town Areas
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Theni district and areas close to the Kerala state border and falls under Theni Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: N. Eramakrishnan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 104,800 votes
- Runner-up: S. P. M. Syed Khan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 62,387 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 139,619 |
| Women: | 145,918 |
| Third Gender: | 37 |
| Total Voters: | 285,574 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| P. T. Rajan | 1952 | Justice Party |
| Rajangam | 1967 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. P. Gopal | 1971 | Indian National Congress |
| R. Chandrasekharan | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. T. Gopalan | 1980 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Subburayar | 1984 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| N. Eramakrishnan | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| O. R. Ramachandran | 1991 | Indian National Congress |
| O. R. Ramachandran | 1996 | Tamil Maanila Congress |
| O. R. Ramachandran | 2001 | Tamil Maanila Congress |
| N. Eramakrishnan | 2006 | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| N. Eramakrishnan | 2009 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| N. Eramakrishnan | 2011 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. T. K. Jakkaiyan | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| N. Eramakrishnan | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
