Dharmapuri Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 59
Location Highlights: Dharmapuri is a major town in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu, known for its mango farming, scenic hills, and nearby attractions like Hogenakkal Falls. It is an important commercial and transport hub with a rich cultural heritage and strong agricultural base.
Demographics: The constituency has a mix of urban and rural population, with agriculture playing a major role in livelihoods. It includes diverse communities engaged in farming, trade, and local businesses.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Mango Farming, Trade, Transport Services
Administrative Divisions:
- Dharmapuri Taluk (Part)
- Urban and Rural Local Bodies
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies within Dharmapuri district and nearby regions and falls under Dharmapuri Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: S. P. Venkateshwaran (Pattali Makkal Katchi) – 105,630 votes
- Runner-up: P. Subramani (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 78,770 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 135,097 |
| Women: | 132,774 |
| Third Gender: | 109 |
| Total Voters: | 267,980 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| P. Rajagopala Gounder | 1952 | Independent |
| M. Kandasami Kandar | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| R. S. Veerappa Chettiar | 1962 | Independent |
| M. S. Gaounder | 1967 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Chinnasamy | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. K. C. Muthusamy | 1977 | Janata Party |
| S. Aranganathan | 1980 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Chinnasamy | 1984 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Chinnasamy | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. Ponnusamy | 1991 | Indian National Congress |
| K. Manoharan | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Paarry Mohan | 2001 | Pattali Makkal Katchi |
| L. Velusamy | 2006 | Pattali Makkal Katchi |
| A. Baskar | 2011 | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam |
| P. Subramani | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. P. Venkateshwaran | 2021 | Pattali Makkal Katchi |
