Radhapuram Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 226
Location Highlights: Radhapuram is a constituency in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, known for its agriculture, traditional villages, and historic temples. It lies close to coastal areas and windmill belts, making it a region with growing renewable energy activity.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly rural population with diverse communities. Agriculture workers, fishermen from nearby coastal areas, and small traders contribute to the socio-economic structure.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Wind Energy, Fishing, Local Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Radhapuram Taluk
- Rural Local Bodies
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Tirunelveli district and coastal regions and falls under Tirunelveli Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: M. Appavu (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 82,331 votes
- Runner-up: I. S. Inbadurai (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 76,406 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 132,615 |
| Women: | 137,247 |
| Third Gender: | 12 |
| Total Voters: | 269,874 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| A. V. Thomas | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| N. Soundarapandian | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| N. Soundarapandian | 1967 | Indian National Congress |
| V. Karthesan | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Y. S. M. Yusuf | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| E. Muthuramalingam | 1980 | Gandhi Kamaraj National Congress |
| Kumari Ananthan | 1984 | Gandhi Kamaraj National Congress |
| Ramani Nallathambi | 1989 | Indian National Congress |
| Ramani Nallathambi | 1991 | Indian National Congress |
| M. Appavu | 1996 | Tamil Maanila Congress |
| M. Appavu | 2001 | Independent |
| M. Appavu | 2006 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Michael Rayappan | 2011 | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam |
| I. S. Inbadurarai | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Appavu | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
