Constituency No: 131
Location Highlights: Natham is located in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu and is a mix of rural and semi-urban regions. The constituency has good road connectivity to Dindigul and nearby districts, with agriculture playing a key role in the local economy.
Demographics: The constituency consists of diverse communities with a strong rural population base. Agriculture-based families dominate the region along with small traders and workers engaged in allied sectors.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Handloom, Small-scale Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Natham Taluk
- Surrounding Rural Panchayats
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies within Dindigul district and nearby regions and falls under Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: R. Viswanathan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 107,762 votes
- Runner-up: M. A. Andi Ambalam (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 95,830 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 137,940 |
| Women: | 144,623 |
| Third Gender: | 53 |
| Total Voters: | 282,616 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| M. Andi Ambalam | 1977 | Indian National Congress |
| M. Andi Ambalam | 1980 | Indian National Congress |
| M. Andi Ambalam | 1984 | Indian National Congress |
| M. Andi Ambalam | 1989 | Indian National Congress |
| M. Andi Ambalam | 1991 | Indian National Congress |
| R. Viswanathan | 1999 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Viswanathan | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Viswanathan | 2006 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Viswanathan | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. A. Andi Ambalam | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Viswanathan | 2021 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |