Constituency No: 114
Location Highlights: Tiruppur (South) is located in Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu and was formed after the 2008 delimitation. It covers the southern parts of Tiruppur city, a major textile and garment manufacturing hub in India. The constituency benefits from strong transport connectivity and industrial infrastructure.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly urban population with workers engaged in textile industries, small businesses, and trade. It includes diverse communities contributing to the industrial workforce.
Main Industries: Textiles, Garment Manufacturing, Export Industry, Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Tiruppur City (South Zones)
- Urban Wards and Surrounding Areas
Borders: Surrounded by Tiruppur urban constituencies and nearby regions and falls under Tiruppur Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: K. Selvaraj (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 75,535 votes
- Runner-up: S. Gunasekaran (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 70,826 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 139,490 |
| Women: | 136,036 |
| Third Gender: | 34 |
| Total Voters: | 275,560 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| K. Thangavel | 2011 | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| S. Gunasekaran | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Selvaraj | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |