Thiyagarayanagar

Demographic profile

There were a total of 154943 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2026 Assembly election in Thiyagarayanagar Assembly constituency, of whom 74682 were male, 80228 female and 33 belonged to the third gender.

In the 2021 Assembly elections, there were a total of 245005 registered voters, of whom 120871 were male, 124087 female and 47 belonged to the third gender. In the 2016 Assembly elections, there were a total of 245101 registered voters, of whom 121948 were male, 123108 were female and 45 belonged to the third gender. In 2011 elections, there were a total of 194890 registered voters in this constituency, of whom 98144 were male, 96746 were female and 32 belonged to the third gender.

The number of service voters in this Assembly constituency was 35 in 2021, 82 in 2016, and 83 in 2011.

The electorate gender ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2026 was 1074, in 2021 it was 1027, 1010 in 2016, and 986 in 2011.

Poll dates

Thiyagarayanagar 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

Thiyagarayanagar Assembly constituency comprises the following areas of Chennai district in the North region of Tamil Nadu: Chennai (M Corp.) (Part) Chennai (M Corp.) Ward No. 117, 120 to 127 and 137.

This constituency covers an approximate area of 8 square kilometers and the geographic coordinates of Thiyagarayanagar is: 13°02'40.2"N 80°13'16.7"E.

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, In 2021, this seat registered a turnout of 55.99%, while it was 57.94% in 2016, and 66.62% in 2011.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Karunanithi J of DMK won in this constituency beating Sathiyanaarayanan B of AIADMK by a margin of 137 votes which was 0.1% of the total votes cast. In 2016, Sathyanarayanan.B of AIADMK was the winner in this seat beating Dr.N.S.Kanimozhi of DMK by a margin of 3155 votes which was 2.22% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2011 Assembly elections, Kalairajan V P of AIADMK won this seat defeating Chellakumar A of INC by a margin of 32462 votes which was 25.02% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Karunanithi J of DMK had a vote share of 41.05% in this seat. In the 2016 Assembly elections, Sathyanarayanan.B of AIADMK got a vote share of 37.47% , In the 2011 Assembly elections, Kalairajan V P of AIADMK got a vote share of 58.48% in Thiyagarayanagar.