Kumbakonam Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Kumbakonam Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 171
Location Highlights: Kumbakonam Assembly Constituency is located in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. The constituency centers around the historic temple town of Kumbakonam, which is famous for its numerous ancient temples, Mahamaham festival, and cultural heritage. The region lies in the fertile Cauvery delta and is well connected by road and rail to major towns such as Thanjavur and Mayiladuthurai.
Demographics: The constituency has a mix of urban and rural population with a strong presence of traditional communities engaged in agriculture, trade, education, and temple-related activities. The area also has significant cultural and religious importance due to its historic temples and festivals.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Rice Milling, Brassware Manufacturing, Temple Tourism, Handicrafts
Administrative Divisions:
- Kumbakonam Taluk (Part)
- Kumbakonam Municipality and surrounding rural panchayats
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies within Thanjavur district including Thiruvidaimarudur and nearby Cauvery delta regions and falls under Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: G. Anbalagan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 96,057 votes
- Runner-up: G. M. Sridhar Vandayar (MRMK) – 74,674 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 133,058 |
| Women: | 139,433 |
| Third Gender: | 15 |
| Total Voters: | 272,506 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Varadan | 1952 | Indian National Congress |
| T. Sampath | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| Ramaswami | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| N. Kasiraman | 1967 | Indian National Congress |
| N. Kasiraman | 1971 | Indian National Congress |
| S. R. Radha | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| E. S. M. Pakeer Mohammad | 1980 | Indian National Congress |
| K. Krishnamurthy | 1984 | Indian National Congress |
| Ko. Si. Mani | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Rama Ramanathan | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Ko. Si. Mani | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Ko. Si. Mani | 2001 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Ko. Si. Mani | 2006 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| G. Anbalagan | 2011 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| G. Anbalagan | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| G. Anbalagan | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
