Thirumangalam Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 196
Location Highlights: Thirumangalam Assembly Constituency is located in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. The town of Thirumangalam serves as an important commercial center connecting Madurai with Virudhunagar and southern districts. The region has good road connectivity through national and state highways and includes a mix of rural villages and semi-urban settlements.
Demographics: The constituency has a diverse population consisting of agricultural communities, traders, and workers. Most residents depend on agriculture, small businesses, and services. Various social communities coexist in the region, reflecting the cultural diversity typical of southern Tamil Nadu.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Textile Trade, Small-scale Industries, Retail and Local Commerce
Administrative Divisions:
- Thirumangalam Taluk
- Surrounding Rural Panchayats and Town Areas
Borders: Surrounded by Madurai West, Thiruparankundram, Usilampatti and other Madurai district constituencies and falls under Virudhunagar Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: R. B. Udhayakumar (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 101,338 votes
- Runner-up: M. Manimaran (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 86,251 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 134,647 |
| Women: | 142,146 |
| Third Gender: | 9 |
| Total Voters: | 276,802 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| K. Rajaram | 1952 | Indian National Congress |
| Thiruvengadam | 1957 | Independent |
| Thiruvengadam | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| N. S. V. Chithan | 1967 | Indian National Congress |
| M. C. A. Rethinasamy Thevar | 1971 | All India Forward Bloc |
| P. T. Saraswathy | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| N. S. V. Chithan | 1980 | Indian National Congress |
| N. S. V. Chithan | 1984 | Indian National Congress |
| R. Saminathan | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| T. K. Radhakrishnan | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Muthuramalingam | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Kalimuthu | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Veera Elavarasu | 2006 | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Latha Athiyaman | 2009 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Muthuramalingam | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. B. Udhayakumar | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. B. Udhayakumar | 2021 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
