Ariyalur Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 149
Location Highlights: Ariyalur is a historic town in Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu, located about 75 km from Tiruchirappalli. It is known for its limestone deposits, cement industries, and archaeological importance including fossils and ancient temples. The town has good road and rail connectivity to Trichy, Thanjavur, and Chennai, while preserving its cultural heritage.
Demographics: The constituency has a mix of rural and semi-urban population, including agricultural communities, industrial workers, and traditional social groups reflecting cultural diversity.
Main Industries: Cement Industry, Mining, Agriculture, Construction Materials
Administrative Divisions:
- Ariyalur Taluk
- Surrounding rural and semi-urban areas
Borders: Surrounded by Jayankondam, Perambalur, and Cuddalore region constituencies and falls under Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: K. Chinnappa (MDMK) – 1,03,975 votes
- Runner-up: S. Rajendran (AIADMK) – 1,00,741 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 1,31,335 |
| Women: | 1,32,670 |
| Third Gender: | 7 |
| Total Voters: | 2,64,012 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Palaniandi | 1952 | Independent |
| Ramalinga Padayachi | 1957 | INC |
| R. Narayanan | 1962 | DMK |
| R. Karuppiam | 1967 | INC |
| G. Sivaperumal | 1971 | DMK |
| T. Arumugam | 1977 | DMK |
| T. Arumugam | 1980 | DMK |
| S. Purushothaman | 1984 | AIADMK |
| T. Arumugam | 1989 | DMK |
| S. Manimegalai | 1991 | AIADMK |
| D. Amaramoorthy | 1996 | TMC |
| P. Elavazhagan | 2001 | AIADMK |
| D. Amaramoorthy | 2006 | INC |
| Durai Manivel | 2011 | AIADMK |
| S. Rajendran | 2016 | AIADMK |
| K. Chinnappa | 2021 | MDMK |
