Krishnarayapuram

Demographic profile

There were a total of 202087 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2026 Assembly election in Krishnarayapuram Assembly constituency, of whom 98262 were male, 103794 female and 31 belonged to the third gender.

In the 2021 Assembly elections, there were a total of 212937 registered voters, of whom 103859 were male, 109035 female and 43 belonged to the third gender. In the 2016 Assembly elections, there were a total of 203049 registered voters, of whom 99646 were male, 103362 were female and 41 belonged to the third gender. In 2011 elections, there were a total of 174917 registered voters in this constituency, of whom 87304 were male, 87613 were female and 27 belonged to the third gender.

The number of service voters in this Assembly constituency was 119 in 2021, 30 in 2016, and 172 in 2011.

The electorate gender ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2026 was 1056, in 2021 it was 1050, 1037 in 2016, and 1004 in 2011.

Poll dates

Krishnarayapuram Assembly constituency will go to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The counting of votes will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026.

In the 2021 state Assembly elections, this seat voted in Phase 1 on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 and the results were declared on Sunday, May 2, 2021.

In the 2016 state Assembly elections, this seat voted in Phase 1 on Monday, May 16, 2016 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 19, 2016.

In the 2011 polls, this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 and the results were declared on Friday, May 13, 2011.

Extent

Krishnarayapuram Assembly constituency comprises the following areas of Karur district in the Kaveri Delta region of Tamil Nadu: Karur Taluk (Part) Koyampalli, Sanapiratti, Melapalayam, Emur, Karuppampalayam, Appipalayam, Pallapalayam, Thalapatti, Puthampur, Kakkavadi, Manavadi, Jegadabi, Vellianai (North), Mookanankurichi, Paganatham, K.Pichampatti and Vellianai (South) villages. Puliyur (TP) and Uppidamangalam (TP). Krishnarayapuram Taluk (Part) Balarajapuram, Renganathapuram (North), Renganathapuram (South), Mayanur, Thirukkampuliyur, Manavasi, Chithalavai, Kammanallur, Mahadhanapuram (North), Sengal and Muthurengampatti villages. Krishnarayapuram (TP) and P.J. Cholapuram (TP). Kulithalai Taluk (Part) Pappayambadi, Vadavambadi, Manjanaickenpatti, Pannapatti, Vellapatti, Keeranur, Thennilai, Varavanai, Melappaguthi, Kalayapatti, Devarmalai, Adhanur, Sembianatham, D.Edayapatti (West), D.Edayapatti (East), Palaviduthi, Mullippadi, Mavathur, Keelappaguthi and Valvarmangalam villages.

This constituency covers an approximate area of 915 square kilometers and the geographic coordinates of Krishnarayapuram is: 10°47'36.2"N 78°10'58.1"E.

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, In 2021, this seat registered a turnout of 84.17%, while it was 83.1% in 2016, and 86.75% in 2011.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Sivagama Sundari K of DMK won in this constituency beating Muthukumar of AIADMK by a margin of 31625 votes which was 17.6% of the total votes cast. In 2016, Geetha , M. of AIADMK was the winner in this seat beating Aiyyar , V. K. of PT by a margin of 35301 votes which was 20.94% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2011 Assembly elections, Kamaraj.S of AIADMK won this seat defeating Kamaraj.P of DMK by a margin of 22509 votes which was 14.84% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Sivagama Sundari K of DMK had a vote share of 53.72% in this seat. In the 2016 Assembly elections, Geetha , M. of AIADMK got a vote share of 49.82% , In the 2011 Assembly elections, Kamaraj.S of AIADMK got a vote share of 54.81% in Krishnarayapuram.