Srivilliputhur (SC) Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 202
Location Highlights: Srivilliputhur (SC) Assembly Constituency is located in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. The constituency is known for the historic Srivilliputhur Andal Temple, an important religious landmark in the state. The area has a mix of urban and rural settlements and is connected by road and rail to nearby towns such as Rajapalayam and Virudhunagar.
Demographics: The constituency has a diverse population consisting of rural farming communities, traders, and small business owners. Agriculture, dairy farming, and local trade contribute significantly to the local economy. It is a Scheduled Caste reserved constituency.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Dairy Farming, Textile Trade, Small-Scale Businesses
Administrative Divisions:
- Srivilliputhur Taluk
- Surrounding Town Panchayats and Rural Villages
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies within Virudhunagar district and nearby regions of Tenkasi district and falls under Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: E. M. Manraj (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 70,475 votes
- Runner-up: P. S. W. Madhava Rao (Indian National Congress) – 57,737 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 121,517 |
| Women: | 128,031 |
| Third Gender: | 32 |
| Total Voters: | 249,580 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| D. K. Raja | 1952 | Independent |
| R. Krishnasamy Naidu | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| M. Chelliah | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| K. A. A. Gurusamy | 1967 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Gurusamy alias Andi | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Thamaraikani | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Thamaraikani | 1980 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Thamaraikani | 1984 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Thangam | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Thamaraikani | 1991 | Independent |
| R. Thamaraikani | 1996 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. T. Inbathamilan | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| T. Ramasamy | 2006 | Communist Party of India |
| V. Ponnupandi | 2011 | Communist Party of India |
| M. Chandra Prabha | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| E. M. Manraj | 2021 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
