Aranthangi Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 184
Location Highlights: Aranthangi Assembly Constituency is located in Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. The constituency includes the town of Aranthangi and surrounding rural areas. The region is known for its agricultural activities and traditional markets. Aranthangi also has historical significance with ancient temples and cultural heritage sites. The constituency forms part of the Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency.
Demographics: The constituency has a mixed rural and semi-urban population. Agriculture is the primary occupation, with paddy cultivation and other farming activities supporting the local economy. Trade, small industries, and service sector jobs also contribute to the livelihoods of residents.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Paddy Cultivation, Local Trade, Small-scale Businesses
Administrative Divisions:
- Aranthangi Municipality
- Surrounding Town Panchayats
- Rural Panchayat Areas
Borders: The constituency is surrounded by other assembly constituencies in Pudukkottai district and neighboring districts and is part of Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: S. T. Ramachandran (Indian National Congress) – 81,835 votes
- Runner-up: M. Rajanayagam (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 50,942 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 116,883 |
| Women: | 119,151 |
| Third Gender: | 6 |
| Total Voters: | 236,040 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Mahamad Salihu Maraicair | 1952 | Indian National Congress |
| S. Ramasami Thevar | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| A. Durai Arasan | 1962 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Durai Arasan | 1967 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Ramanathan | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Su. Thirunavukkarasu | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Su. Thirunavukkarasu | 1980 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Su. Thirunavukkarasu | 1984 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Su. Thirunavukkarasu | 1989 | AlAll India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Su. Thirunavukkarasu | 1991 | Thayaga Marumalarchi Kazhagam |
| C. Anbarasan | 1999 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. Arasan | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Udayam Shanmugam | 2006 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Rajanayagam | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| E. Rathinasabhapathy | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. T. Ramachandran | 2021 | Indian National Congress |
