Gangavalli Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 81
Location Highlights: Gangavalli Assembly Constituency is located in Salem district of Tamil Nadu and comprises Gangavalli taluk and parts of Attur taluk. The region consists mainly of rural areas with several villages and has road connectivity to nearby towns like Attur and Salem, contributing to its agricultural and local trade economy.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly rural population with diverse communities. It is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency, with significant representation from SC communities along with other backward and agricultural communities.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Agro-based Activities, Small-scale Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Gangavalli Taluk
- Attur Taluk (Part)
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies within Salem district and nearby regions and falls under Kallakurichi Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: A. Nallathambi (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 89,568 votes
- Runner-up: J. Rekha Priyadharshini (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 82,207 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 115,581 |
| Women: | 122,668 |
| Third Gender: | 4 |
| Total Voters: | 238,253 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| R. Subha | 2011 | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam |
| A. Maruthamuthu | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Nallathambi | 2021 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
