Lalgudi Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 143
Location Highlights: Lalgudi is a historic town in Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, located on the banks of the Cauvery River, about 20 km east of Tiruchirappalli city. The town is known for its temples, agricultural lands, and cultural heritage. It has strong road and rail connectivity, blending traditional Tamil lifestyle with gradual urban development.
Demographics: The constituency consists of predominantly rural and semi-urban population, including agricultural communities, traditional artisans, and diverse social groups reflecting Tamil Nadu’s cultural diversity.
Main Industries: Agriculture, Rice Cultivation, Trade, Small-Scale Industries
Administrative Divisions:
- Lalgudi Taluk
- Surrounding rural and semi-urban areas
Borders: Surrounded by Tiruchirappalli West, Musiri, and Thanjavur region constituencies and falls under Perambalur Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: A. Soundarapandiyan (DMK) – 84,914 votes
- Runner-up: D. R. Dharmaraj (AIADMK) – 67,965 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 1,05,308 |
| Women: | 1,12,205 |
| Third Gender: | 13 |
| Total Voters: | 2,17,526 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Rajachidambaram | 1952 | Independent |
| S. Lazar | 1957 | INC |
| Anbil P. Dharmalingam | 1962 | DMK |
| D. Natarajan | 1967 | DMK |
| V. N. Muthamil Selvan | 1971 | DMK |
| K. N. Shanmugam | 1977 | AIADMK |
| Anbil P. Dharmalingam | 1980 | DMK |
| K. Venkatachalam | 1984 | INC |
| K. N. Nehru | 1989 | DMK |
| J. Logambal | 1991 | INC |
| K. N. Nehru | 1996 | DMK |
| S. M. Balan | 2001 | AIADMK |
| A. Soundara Pandian | 2006 | DMK |
| A. Soundara Pandian | 2011 | DMK |
| A. Soundarapandiyan | 2016 | DMK |
| A. Soundarapandiyan | 2021 | DMK | >
