Poonjar Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Kottayam, Kerala
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:1,77,618
- Sitting MLA:Adv. Sebastian Kulathunkal (Kerala Congress (M))
- Latest Turnout:77.22%
- 2021 Winning Margin:16,817 votes (12%)
Poonjar is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Kottayam, Kerala, with 1,77,618 registered voters. The current MLA is Adv. Sebastian Kulathunkal of Kerala Congress (M), who won the 2021 election by a margin of 16,817 votes (12%). Voter turnout in the last election was 77.22%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Poonjar.
Poonjar Caste Data
Poonjar Vidhan Sabha in Kottayam, Kerala has approximately 1,77,618 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 7 groups commonly used in Kerala election analysis. Christian is the largest share at 39.8%, followed by SC at 12.3%. This is a General Vidhan Sabha seat at constituency level; the table below lists surnames with estimated voter counts and share of the profile—not booth-by-booth splits. For campaign planning and newsroom research, VoteSutra also provides booth-wise surname maps, swing booth reports and full dossiers on WhatsApp request.
- SC:12.3%
- ST:1.0%
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | — | 39.8% |
| SC | — | 12.3% |
| Muslim | — | 6.5% |
| ST | — | 1% |
| Buddhist | — | 0.02% |
| Sikh | — | 0.01% |
- Christian39.8%—
- SC12.3%—
- Muslim6.5%—
- ST1%—
- Buddhist0.02%—
- Sikh0.01%—
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Poonjar Election Results (2008–2026)
INC has won 3 of the last 6 elections in Poonjar.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adv. Sebastian Kulathunkal | Kerala Congress (M) | 58,668 | 41.94% |
| P.c.george Plathottam | Kerala Janapaksham (Secular), | 41,851 | 29.92% |
| Adv. Tomy Kallany | INC | 34,633 | 24.76% |
| M. P. Sen | BDJS | 2,965 | 2.12% |
- Adv. Sebastian KulathunkalKerala Congress (M)41.94%58,668
- P.c.george PlathottamKerala Janapaksham (Secular),29.92%41,851
- Adv. Tomy KallanyINC24.76%34,633
- M. P. SenBDJS2.12%2,965
Poonjar Booth-Level Data
| Booth # | Location / Polling Station | INC share | Margin | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 76 Anganwadi Thidanadu | INC | -50 | 26.1% |
| 0 | Almanar public School Erattupetta (South Portion) | INC | -286 | 33.6% |
| 0 | C M S U P School, Edamala (Main Building) | INC | -6 | 32.3% |
| 0 | C.M.S L.P.School, Mundakkayam (South portion) | INC | 3 | 36% |
| 0 | C.M.S L.P.School,Mundakkayam (North building) | INC | 57 | 39.5% |
| 0 | C.M.S L.P.School,Mylathadikkal( South Portion) | INC | 21 | 36.9% |
| 0 | CMS LPS Pinnakkanadu (North Portion) | INC | -15 | 26.1% |
| 0 | Cheruvally Estate L.P.School, Kanakappalam (South Portion) | INC | -102 | 33.5% |
| 0 | Government Muslim Lower Primary School, Erattupetta (Central Portion) | INC | -205 | 38.1% |
| 0 | Government Muslim Lower Primary School, Erattupetta (East Portion) | INC | -305 | 29% |
- Booth 0INC76 Anganwadi Thidanadu26.1%+-50
- Booth 0INCAlmanar public School Erattupetta (South Portion)33.6%+-286
- Booth 0INCC M S U P School, Edamala (Main Building)32.3%+-6
- Booth 0INCC.M.S L.P.School, Mundakkayam (South portion)36%+3
- Booth 0INCC.M.S L.P.School,Mundakkayam (North building)39.5%+57
- Booth 0INCC.M.S L.P.School,Mylathadikkal( South Portion)36.9%+21
- Booth 0INCCMS LPS Pinnakkanadu (North Portion)26.1%+-15
- Booth 0INCCheruvally Estate L.P.School, Kanakappalam (South Portion)33.5%+-102
- Booth 0INCGovernment Muslim Lower Primary School, Erattupetta (Central Portion)38.1%+-205
- Booth 0INCGovernment Muslim Lower Primary School, Erattupetta (East Portion)29%+-305
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Poonjar Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Poonjar Vidhan Sabha in Kottayam, Kerala is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 1,77,618 registered voters. The current MLA is Adv. Sebastian Kulathunkal (Kerala Congress (M)), elected in 2021 by 16,817 votes (12%). Community estimates place Christian as the largest group at roughly 39.8% of the seat profile. For general elections, Poonjar sits within the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha segment. Election results on this page run back to 2008, with cycle-by-cycle margins and party shifts. You can preview the strongest and weakest polling booths; the full margin heatmap covers all 179 booths in the paid dossier. Whether you are planning a campaign, covering the seat as a journalist, or researching Kerala politics, this page is the free starting point—message VoteSutra on WhatsApp for the complete booth-wise caste and strategy report for Poonjar.
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