Constituency No: 64
Location Highlights: Kilpennathur is a rural-focused constituency in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, known for its agriculture, village settlements, and traditional Tamil livelihoods. With good road connectivity to Tiruvannamalai, Gingee, and nearby taluks, Kilpennathur reflects calm rural development centered around farming activities.
Demographics: The constituency consists largely of rural population with farming as the primary occupation. Communities are engaged in agriculture and related activities, maintaining traditional Tamil culture and village-based lifestyles.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Farming, Local Trade, Small-scale Rural Activities
Administrative Divisions:
- Tiruvannamalai Taluk (Part)
- Rural Panchayat Areas
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Tiruvannamalai district and nearby regions and falls under Tiruvannamalai Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: K. Pitchandi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 104,675 votes
- Runner-up: K. Selvakumar (Pattali Makkal Katchi) – 77,888 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 123,722 |
| Women: | 128,317 |
| Third Gender: | 8 |
| Total Voters: | 252,047 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| A. K. Aranganathan | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Pitchandi | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Pitchandi | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |