Thoothukkudi Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 214
Location Highlights: Located in Thoothukkudi district, this constituency falls under the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha constituency and is one of the oldest assembly segments in Tamil Nadu, established in 1952.
Demographics: A mix of urban and semi-urban population with communities engaged in port-based industries, fisheries, trade, and services.
Main Features: Known for its major port, industrial growth, salt pans, fisheries, and historical political importance in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Divisions:
- Key Areas: Thoothukkudi city and surrounding regions
Borders: Falls under Thoothukkudi parliamentary constituency.
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Electors: | 248,300 |
Past MLAs:
| Year | Winner | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | J. L. P. Roche Victoria | Indian National Congress |
| 1957 | P. P. M. T. Ponnuswami | Indian National Congress |
| 1962 | S. Ponnusamy | Indian National Congress |
| 1967 | M. S. Sivasami | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1971 | R. Ramalingam | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1977 | N. Dhanasekaran | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1980 | S. N. Rajendran | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1984 | S. N. Rajendran | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1989 | N. Periyasamy | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1991 | V. P. R. Ramesh | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1996 | N. Periyasamy | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2001 | S. Rajammal | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2006 | P. Geetha Jeevan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2011 | S. T. Chellapandian | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2016 | P. Geetha Jeevan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2021 | P. Geetha Jeevan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
2021 Assembly Election Results:
Winner: P. Geetha Jeevan (DMK) – 92,314 votes
Runner-up: S. D. R. Vijayaseelan (AIADMK) – 42,004 votes
