Srirangam Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 139
Location Highlights: Srirangam Assembly Constituency is located in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest constituencies in the state and is well known for the famous Srirangam temple. The area has strong connectivity to Tiruchirappalli city and is an important cultural and religious center.
Demographics: The constituency has a diverse population including urban and semi-urban residents. Major communities include Mutharaiyar, Brahmin, and Devendrakula Velalar, along with other social groups contributing to the region’s cultural diversity.
Main Industries: Tourism, Temple Economy, Trade, Small-scale Businesses
Administrative Divisions:
- Srirangam Taluk
- Urban and Semi-urban Local Bodies
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Tiruchirappalli district and falls under Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: M. Palaniandi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 113,904 votes
- Runner-up: Ku. Pa. Krishnan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 93,989 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 150,036 |
| Women: | 160,676 |
| Third Gender: | 27 |
| Total Voters: | 310,739 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Chitrambalam | 1952 | Communist Party of India |
| K. Vasudevan | 1957 | Indian National Congress |
| N. Subramanian Chettiar | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| S. Ramalingam | 1967 | Indian National Congress |
| Jothi Venkatachalam | 1971 | Indian National Congress (O) |
| R. Soundararajan | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Soundararajan | 1980 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Soundararajan | 1984 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Y. Venkatesa Dikshidar | 1989 | Janata Party |
| Ku. Pa. Krishnan | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| T. P. Mayavan | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. K. Balasubramanian | 2>2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Paranjothi | 2006 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| J. Jayalalithaa | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Valarmathi | 2015 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| S. Valarmathi | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Palaniandi | 2021 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
