Constituency No: 104
Location Highlights: Bhavani Assembly Constituency is located in Erode district of Tamil Nadu. It includes Bhavani town and parts of Erode city, situated near the confluence of the rivers Bhavani and Kaveri. The region is known for agriculture, textile-related activities, and strong road connectivity linking Erode and nearby districts.
Demographics: The constituency has a diverse population with communities such as Vanniyar, Kongu Vellalar Gounder, Senguntha Mudaliar, Reddiyar, and Adi Dravida forming a significant share of the electorate.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Textile Weaving, Handloom, Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Bhavani Taluk
- Parts of Erode Taluk
Borders: Surrounded by Erode, Perundurai, and other nearby constituencies and falls under Tiruppur Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: K.C. Karupannan (AIADMK) – 100915 votes
- Runner-up: K.P. Durairaj (DMK) – 78392 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 1,18,231 |
| Women: | 1,22,291 |
| Third Gender: | 9 |
| Total Voters: | 2,40,531 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| B. K. Nallaswami | 1952 | INC |
| G. G. Gurumurthi & P. G. Manickam | 1957 | INC |
| N. K. Ranganayaki | 1962 | INC |
| A. M. Raja | 1967 | DMK |
| A. M. Raja | 1971 | DMK |
| M. R. Soundarrajan | 1977 | ADMK |
| P. G. Narayanan | 1980 | ADMK |
| P. G. Narayanan | 1984 | ADMK |
| G. G. Gurumoorthy | 1989 | Independent |
| S. Muthusamy | 1991 | ADMK |
| S. N. Balasubramanian | 1996 | TMC |
| K. C. Karupannan | 2001 | ADMK |
| R. V. Ramanathan | 2006 | PMK |
| P. G. Narayanan | 2011 | ADMK |
| K. C. Karupannan | 2016 | ADMK |
| K. C. Karupannan | 2021 | ADMK |