Cuddalore Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 154
Location Highlights: Cuddalore is a coastal district headquarters in Tamil Nadu, known for its historic temples, scenic beaches, and cultural heritage. The town has a growing industrial presence with SIPCOT complexes, chemical units, and power-related industries contributing to its economy. It is well connected by road and rail to Chennai, Puducherry, and other major cities, making travel and trade convenient while preserving its traditional Tamil lifestyle and coastal charm.
Demographics: The constituency has a mix of urban and semi-urban population with diverse communities engaged in industry, fishing, agriculture, and trade. It reflects a balanced coastal and cultural demographic structure.
Main Industries: Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Industries, Fishing, Agriculture, Trade & Commerce
Administrative Divisions:
- Cuddalore Taluk (Part)
- Urban and Coastal Areas
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Cuddalore district and coastal regions and falls under Cuddalore Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: G. Iyappan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 84,563 votes
- Runner-up: M. C. Sampath (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 79,412 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 114,616 |
| Women: | 123,701 |
| Third Gender: | 47 |
| Total Voters: | 238,364 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Rathinam | 1952 | Tamil Nadu Toilers Party |
| Sivachidambara Ramaswami Padayachi | 1952 | Tamil Nadu Toilers Party |
| P. R. Seenivasa Padayachi | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| P. R. Seenivasa Padayachi | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| Ere. Elamvazhuthi | 1967 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Govindaraj | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Abdul Latheef | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Babu Govindarajan | 1980 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. G. Cheelappa | 1984 | Indian National Congress |
| E. Pugazhendi | 1989 | Dravida Mununnetra Kazhagam |
| P. R. S. Venkatesan | 1991 | Indian National Congress |
| E. Pugazhendi | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| E. Pugazhendi | 2001 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| G. Iyappan | 2006 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. C. Sampath | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. C. Sampath | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| G. Iyappan | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
