🏛️ Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituency #83
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Salem District
Salem Lok Sabha
Yercaud Assembly Constituency
Official election results, participating candidates, voter demographics, and MLA profile for Yercaud Assembly constituency in Salem, Tamil Nadu.
🏛️ Constituency Details
Tamil Nadu Assembly #83
Country
India
Region
South India
State
Tamil Nadu
District
Salem
Lok Sabha Constituency
Salem Lok Sabha
Established
2008
Reservation
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Member of Legislative Assembly
G. Chitra (AIADMK)
284,019
Registered Electors (Voters)
Salem Electorate
84.12%
Voter Turnout
Total Votes: 238,917
25,955
Winning Victory Margin
AIADMK (Margin over DMK)
12
Contesting Candidates
Key Battle: AIADMK vs DMK
🏛️
Elected Member of Legislative Assembly
G. Chitra
AIADMK · Polled 121,561 votes (50.88% vote share) · Representing Yercaud
Showing 12 Contesting Candidates
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| RANK | CANDIDATE NAME | PARTY | VOTES POLLED | VOTE SHARE | RESULT STATUS | EDUCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
GC
G. Chitra
AIADMK · 121,561 Votes (50.88%)
|
AIADMK | 121,561 | 50.88% | 🏆 Elected MLA | 5th Pass |
| #2 |
CT
C. Tamilselvan
DMK · 95,606 Votes (40.02%)
|
DMK | 95,606 | 40.02% | 🥈 Runner-up | 5th Pass |
| #3 |
CK
C. Kumar
DMDK · 1,553 Votes (0.65%)
|
DMDK | 1,553 | 0.65% | 🥉 3rd Place | 8th Pass |
| #4 |
DM
D. Madesh
IND · 1,553 Votes (0.65%)
|
IND | 1,553 | 0.65% | Contender | Others |
| #5 |
J
Jothi
Naam Tamilar Katchi · 1,553 Votes (0.65%)
|
Naam Tamilar Katchi | 1,553 | 0.65% | Contender | Post Graduate |
| #6 |
KM
K. Manikandan
IND · 1,553 Votes (0.65%)
|
IND | 1,553 | 0.65% | Contender | Graduate Professional |
| #7 |
KU
K. Unnamalai
IND · 1,553 Votes (0.65%)
|
IND | 1,553 | 0.65% | Contender | Illiterate |
| #8 |
PR
P. Ramasamy
BSP · 1,553 Votes (0.65%)
|
BSP | 1,553 | 0.65% | Contender | 8th Pass |
| #9 |
SR
S.T. Rajendhiran
IND · 1,553 Votes (0.65%)
|
IND | 1,553 | 0.65% | Contender | 12th Pass |
| #10 |
S
Santhosam
IND · 1,553 Votes (0.65%)
|
IND | 1,553 | 0.65% | Contender | 8th Pass |
| #11 |
TD
T. Duraisamy
Indiya Jananayaka Katchi · 1,553 Votes (0.65%)
|
Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 1,553 | 0.65% | Contender | 5th Pass |
| #12 |
TP
T. Priya
IND · 1,553 Votes (0.65%)
|
IND | 1,553 | 0.65% | Contender | Graduate Professional |
📜 Historical Election Overview
| ELECTION | WINNING MLA | PARTY | RUNNER-UP | MARGIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest General Election | G. Chitra | AIADMK | C. Tamilselvan (DMK) | +25,955 |
🧭 Neighboring Assembly Segments in Salem
📋 Frequently Asked Questions: Yercaud Assembly
Who is the current MLA representing Yercaud Constituency?
G. Chitra of the AIADMK is the elected MLA for Yercaud. In the assembly election, G. Chitra secured 121,561 votes (50.88% vote share), winning by a victory margin of 25,955 votes over C. Tamilselvan (DMK).
Which Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency does Yercaud belong to?
Yercaud is an Assembly segment under the Salem Lok Sabha Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency in Tamil Nadu.
What is the reservation status of Yercaud Assembly Constituency?
Yercaud is classified as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) constituency in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu.
How many registered voters are in Yercaud Assembly Constituency?
Yercaud has approximately 284,019 registered electors, with a voter turnout of 84.12% during the general assembly election.