Katpadi Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 40
Location Highlights: Katpadi is a prominent locality in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, known for the busy Katpadi Railway Junction connecting major cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, and Tirupati. The presence of VIT University makes it a major educational hub. The constituency includes parts of Katpadi, Vellore, and Walajah taluks and has witnessed rapid urban growth due to strong transport connectivity.
Demographics: The constituency has a diverse population comprising Adi Dravidar, Vanniyar, Thuluva Vellalar, Telugu-speaking communities, and religious minorities. It features a balanced mix of urban and semi-urban population with a strong presence of students and working professionals.
Main Industries: Education, Railway Services, Trade, Small-scale Industries
Administrative Divisions:
Katpadi Taluk (Part)
Vellore Taluk (Part)
Walajah Taluk (Part)
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies within Vellore district and nearby regions and falls under Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
Winner: Duraimurugan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 85,140 votes
Runner-up: V. Ramu (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) 84,394 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 119,583 |
| Women: | 127,813 |
| Third Gender: | 32 |
| Total Voters: | 247,428 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| B. Rajagopal Naidu | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| G. Natarajan | 1967 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Durai Murugan | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. A. Jayavelu | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| N. A. Poongavanam | 1980 | Communist Party of India |
| G. Ragupathi | 1984 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Durai Murugan | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. M. Kalaiselvi | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Duraimurugan | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Duraimurugan | 2001 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Duraimurugan | 2006 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Duraimurugan | 2011 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Duraimurugan | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Duraimurugan | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
