Uthangarai Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 51
Location Highlights: Uthangarai is a town in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, known for its agriculture, particularly maize and sugarcane cultivation. The constituency includes Uthangarai taluk and parts of Pochampalli taluk. It is home to the Arulmigu Krishna Balamurugan Temple and serves as an important junction connecting Tirupattur, Harur, and Krishnagiri.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly rural population with a significant presence of Scheduled Caste communities, as it is an SC reserved seat. People are mainly engaged in agriculture and allied activities along with small trade and services.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Maize Farming, Sugarcane Cultivation, Local Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Uthangarai Taluk
- Pochampalli Taluk (Part)
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies within Krishnagiri district and nearby regions and falls under Krishnagiri Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: T. M. Tamilselvam (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 99,675 votes
- Runner-up: S. Arumugam (Indian National Congress) – 71,288 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 119,020 |
| Women: | 117,975 |
| Third Gender: | 56 |
| Total Voters: | 237,051 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Manoranjitham Nagaraj | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| N. Manoranjitham | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| T. M. Tamilselvam | 2021 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
