🏛️ Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituency #217
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Thoothukudi District
Thoothukudi Lok Sabha
Ottapidaram Assembly Constituency
Official election results, participating candidates, voter demographics, and MLA profile for Ottapidaram Assembly constituency in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
🏛️ Constituency Details
Tamil Nadu Assembly #217
Country
India
Region
South India
State
Tamil Nadu
District
Thoothukudi
Lok Sabha Constituency
Thoothukudi Lok Sabha
Established
2008
Reservation
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Member of Legislative Assembly
Shunmugaiah C (DMK)
251,611
Registered Electors (Voters)
Thoothukudi Electorate
70.68%
Voter Turnout
Total Votes: 177,839
8,510
Winning Victory Margin
DMK (Margin over ADMK)
15
Contesting Candidates
Key Battle: DMK vs ADMK
🏛️
Elected Member of Legislative Assembly
Shunmugaiah C
DMK · Polled 73,110 votes (41.11% vote share) · Representing Ottapidaram
Showing 15 Contesting Candidates
💡 Click on highlighted candidates to view verified profile dossier
| RANK | CANDIDATE NAME | PARTY | VOTES POLLED | VOTE SHARE | RESULT STATUS | EDUCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
SC
Shunmugaiah C
DMK · 73,110 Votes (41.11%)
|
DMK | 73,110 | 41.11% | 🏆 Elected MLA | Graduate Professional |
| #2 |
AS
Arumuganainar S
DMDK · 2,360 Votes (1.33%)
|
DMDK | 2,360 | 1.33% | Contender | 10th Pass |
| #3 |
AR
Arunadevi R
Indiya Jananayaka Katchi · 2,360 Votes (1.33%)
|
Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 2,360 | 1.33% | 🥉 3rd Place | Graduate Professional |
| #4 |
EM
Elambirai Manimaran P
IND · 2,360 Votes (1.33%)
|
IND | 2,360 | 1.33% | Contender | 10th Pass |
| #5 |
GM
Ganeshkumar M
IND · 2,360 Votes (1.33%)
|
IND | 2,360 | 1.33% | Contender | Others |
| #6 |
G
Gunasekaran
IND · 2,360 Votes (1.33%)
|
IND | 2,360 | 1.33% | Contender | Illiterate |
| #7 |
K
Karupparaja
IND · 2,360 Votes (1.33%)
|
IND | 2,360 | 1.33% | Contender | 10th Pass |
| #8 |
M
M.A.Dharmar
IND · 2,360 Votes (1.33%)
|
IND | 2,360 | 1.33% | Contender | Graduate |
| #9 |
MA
Maharajan A
Bahujan Dravida Party · 2,360 Votes (1.33%)
|
Bahujan Dravida Party | 2,360 | 1.33% | Contender | Others |
| #10 |
MP
Murugan P
Naam Indiar Party · 2,360 Votes (1.33%)
|
Naam Indiar Party | 2,360 | 1.33% | Contender | 8th Pass |
| #11 |
RV
Raj V
IND · 2,360 Votes (1.33%)
|
IND | 2,360 | 1.33% | Contender | Graduate |
| #12 |
SP
Samuthiram P
IND · 2,360 Votes (1.33%)
|
IND | 2,360 | 1.33% | Contender | 10th Pass |
| #13 |
SM
Sasi Murugan C
IND · 2,360 Votes (1.33%)
|
IND | 2,360 | 1.33% | Contender | 10th Pass |
| #14 |
VM
Vaikundamari M
Naam Tamilar Katchi · 2,360 Votes (1.33%)
|
Naam Tamilar Katchi | 2,360 | 1.33% | Contender | 12th Pass |
| #15 |
V
Velmurugan
IND · 2,360 Votes (1.33%)
|
IND | 2,360 | 1.33% | Contender | 10th Pass |
📜 Historical Election Overview
| ELECTION | WINNING MLA | PARTY | RUNNER-UP | MARGIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest General Election | Shunmugaiah C | DMK | P. Mohan (ADMK) | +8,510 |
🧭 Neighboring Assembly Segments in Thoothukudi
📋 Frequently Asked Questions: Ottapidaram Assembly
Who is the current MLA representing Ottapidaram Constituency?
Shunmugaiah C of the DMK is the elected MLA for Ottapidaram. In the assembly election, Shunmugaiah C secured 73,110 votes (41.11% vote share), winning by a victory margin of 8,510 votes over P. Mohan (ADMK).
Which Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency does Ottapidaram belong to?
Ottapidaram is an Assembly segment under the Thoothukudi Lok Sabha Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency in Tamil Nadu.
What is the reservation status of Ottapidaram Assembly Constituency?
Ottapidaram is classified as a Scheduled Caste (SC) constituency in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu.
How many registered voters are in Ottapidaram Assembly Constituency?
Ottapidaram has approximately 251,611 registered electors, with a voter turnout of 70.68% during the general assembly election.