Pappireddipatti Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 60
Location Highlights: Pappireddipatti is a rural constituency in Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, located near the Kalrayan Hills region. It is known for its agriculture-based economy, especially millets and sugarcane, along with traditional village settlements. With road links to Harur, Dharmapuri, and Salem, the area reflects calm rural growth and strong Tamil cultural roots.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly rural population engaged in agriculture and allied activities. It includes diverse communities with a strong presence of farming households and traditional village lifestyles.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Millet Farming, Sugarcane Cultivation, Local Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Pappireddipatti Taluk (Part)
- Dharmapuri Taluk (Part)
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Dharmapuri and Salem regions and falls under Dharmapuri Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: A. Govindasamy (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 114,507 votes
- Runner-up: M. Prabhu Rajasekar (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 77,564 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 132,245 |
| Women: | 131,628 |
| Third Gender: | 10 |
| Total Voters: | 263,883 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| P. Palaniappan | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. Palaniappan | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Govindasamy | 2019 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Govindasamy | 2021 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
