Thiruparankundram Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 215
Location Highlights: Thiruparankundram Assembly Constituency is located in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. The constituency is known for the famous Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan. The area includes urban and suburban regions around Madurai city and benefits from strong road connectivity, tourism, and educational institutions.
Demographics: The constituency has a diverse population consisting of urban residents, agricultural communities, traders, and workers. Various social communities live in the region, and the constituency reflects a blend of traditional culture and modern urban development due to its proximity to Madurai city.
Main Industries: Tourism, Agriculture, Small-scale Industries, Trade and Services
Administrative Divisions:
- Thiruparankundram Taluk (Part)
- Madurai Corporation Wards and Surrounding Rural Areas
Borders: Surrounded by Madurai Central, Madurai East, Tirumangalam and other Madurai district constituencies and falls under Virudhunagar Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: Rajan Chellappa (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 103,683 votes
- Runner-up: S. K. Ponnuthaai (Communist Party of India - Marxist) – 74,194 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 156,820 |
| Women: | 162,042 |
| Third Gender: | 40 |
| Total Voters: | 318,902 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| S. Chinnakaruppa Thevar | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| Chinnakaruppa Thevar | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| S. Agniraju | 1967 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| C. Kaverimaniam | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Kalimuthu | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Kalimuthu | 1980 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Marimuthu | 1984 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| C. Ramachandran | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Andi Thevar | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| C. Ramachchandran | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. M. Seenivel | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. K. Bose | 2006 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. K. T. Raja | 2011 | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam |
| S. M. Seenivel | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. Saravanan | 2019 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. V. Rajan Chellappa | 2021 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
