Jayankondam Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 150
Location Highlights: Jayankondam is a prominent town in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu, located near the historic city of Chidambaram. It is known for its rich agricultural lands, lignite resources, and the nearby Neyveli Lignite Corporation activities. The town is well connected by road to major cities like Ariyalur, Trichy, and Chennai, offering convenient accessibility while preserving its traditional Tamil culture and rural charm.
Demographics: The constituency has a diverse rural population with communities engaged in agriculture and allied activities. Major social groups include Vanniyar, Sengunthar (Mudaliyar), Dalit communities, and others, contributing to a balanced demographic structure.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Lignite Mining, Power Generation, Local Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Jayankondam Taluk (Part)
- Rural Panchayat Areas
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Ariyalur and nearby districts and falls under Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: K. S. K. Kannan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 99,529 votes
- Runner-up: K. Balu (Pattali Makkal Katchi) – 94,077 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 131,663 |
| Women: | 134,347 |
| Third Gender: | 3 |
| Total Voters: | 266,013 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Ayyavu | 1952 | Tamil Nadu Toilers Party |
| K. R. Viswanathan | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| Jegadambal Velayudam | 1962 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. A. A. K. Moorthy | 1967 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. Chinnasamy | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. Karunamurthy | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| P. Thangavelu | 1980 | Indian National Congress |
| N. Masilamani | 1984 | Indian National Congress |
| K. C. Ganesan | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. K. Chinnappan | 1991 | Indian National Congress |
| K. C. Ganesan | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Annadurai | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Rajendran | 2006 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| J. Guru (alias) Gurunathan | 2011 | Pattali Makkal Katchi |
| J. K. N. Ramajeyalingam | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. S. K. Kannan | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
