Tiruvannamalai Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 63
Location Highlights: Tiruvannamalai is a major constituency in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, centered around the famous Arunachaleswarar Temple and Annamalai Hill. It is a key spiritual and cultural hub attracting lakhs of devotees throughout the year. Well connected by road to Chennai, Vellore, and Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai reflects a blend of heritage, tourism economy, and traditional Tamil lifestyle.
Demographics: The constituency has a mix of urban and rural population with strong cultural and religious significance. The area sees a floating population due to pilgrimage tourism and has diverse communities engaged in trade, services, and agriculture.
Main Industries: Tourism, Temple Economy, Agriculture, Local Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Tiruvannamalai Taluk (Part)
- Chengam Taluk (Part)
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies within Tiruvannamalai district and nearby regions and falls under Tiruvannamalai Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: E. V. Velu (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 137,876 votes
- Runner-up: S. Thangavel (Bharatiya Janata Party) – 43,203 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 137,856 |
| Women: | 146,956 |
| Third Gender: | 39 |
| Total Voters: | 284,851 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Thangavelu | 1952 | Indian National Congress |
| Ramachandra Reddiar | 1952 | Indian National Congress |
| P. U. Shanmugam | 1957 | Independent |
| P. S. Santhanam | 1957 | Independent |
| P. Palani Pillai | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| P. U. Shanmugam | 1963 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| D. Vijayaraj | 1967 | Indian National Congress |
| P. U. Shanmugam | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. U. Shanmugam | 1977 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Narayanasamy | 1980 | Indian National Congress |
| A. S. Ravindran | 1984 | Indian National Congress |
| K. Pitchandi | 1989 | Dravida a Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. Kannan | 1991 | Indian National Congress |
| K. Pitchandi | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Pitchandi | 2001 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Pitchandi | 2006 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| E. V. Velu | 2011 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| E. V. Velu | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| E. V. Velu | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
