Ponnani Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Malappuram, Kerala
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:1,89,335
- Sitting MLA:P Nandakumar (CPM)
- Latest Turnout:71.84%
- 2021 Winning Margin:17,043 votes (11.7%)
Ponnani is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Malappuram, Kerala, with 1,89,335 registered voters. The current MLA is P Nandakumar of CPM, who won the 2021 election by a margin of 17,043 votes (11.7%). Voter turnout in the last election was 71.84%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Ponnani.
Ponnani Caste Data
Ponnani Vidhan Sabha in Malappuram, Kerala has approximately 1,89,335 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 7 groups commonly used in Kerala election analysis. Muslim is the largest share at 64.9%, followed by SC at 7.2%. 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:7.2%
- ST:0.2%
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | — | 64.9% |
| SC | — | 7.2% |
| Christian | — | 1.1% |
| ST | — | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | — | 0.01% |
| Sikh | — | 0.01% |
- Muslim64.9%—
- SC7.2%—
- Christian1.1%—
- ST0.2%—
- Buddhist0.01%—
- Sikh0.01%—
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Ponnani Election Results (2008–2026)
CPM has won 3 of the last 6 elections in Ponnani.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| P Nandakumar | CPM | 74,668 | 51.35% |
| Adv. A.m. Rohith | INC | 57,625 | 39.63% |
| Subramannian Chunkappallii | BDJS | 7,419 | 5.11% |
| Anvar Pazhanji | SDPI | 3,065 | 2.11% |
| Ganesh Vaderi | Welfare Party Of India | 1,863 | 1.29% |
- P NandakumarCPM51.35%74,668
- Adv. A.m. RohithINC39.63%57,625
- Subramannian ChunkappalliiBDJS5.11%7,419
- Anvar PazhanjiSDPI2.11%3,065
- Ganesh VaderiWelfare Party Of India1.29%1,863
Ponnani Booth-Level Data
| Booth # | Location / Polling Station | CPM share | Margin | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Aided Lower Primary School, Puthuponnani (West Side) | CPM | 265 | 61.5% |
| 0 | Aided Mappila Lower Primary School Panampad ( New Building) | CPM | 278 | 58.7% |
| 0 | Aided Mappila Lower Primary School, Kodathur (North Side) | CPM | 408 | 61.6% |
| 0 | Aided Mappila Lower Primary School, Pareechakkam North Block | CPM | 204 | 59.9% |
| 0 | Aided Mappila Lower Primary School, Pareechakkam South Block | CPM | 338 | 66% |
| 0 | Aided Mappila Lower Primary School, Perumbadappu Para | CPM | 372 | 64% |
| 0 | Aided Mappila Lower Primary School, Puthiyiruthy | CPM | 155 | 57.3% |
| 0 | Aided Upper Primary School, Ayirur | CPM | 245 | 64.2% |
| 0 | Aided Upper Primary School, Panampad (North Side) | CPM | 207 | 53.9% |
| 0 | Aided Upper Primary School, Puthuponnani (South Side) | CPM | 193 | 57.6% |
- Booth 0CPMAided Lower Primary School, Puthuponnani (West Side)61.5%+265
- Booth 0CPMAided Mappila Lower Primary School Panampad ( New Building)58.7%+278
- Booth 0CPMAided Mappila Lower Primary School, Kodathur (North Side)61.6%+408
- Booth 0CPMAided Mappila Lower Primary School, Pareechakkam North Block59.9%+204
- Booth 0CPMAided Mappila Lower Primary School, Pareechakkam South Block66%+338
- Booth 0CPMAided Mappila Lower Primary School, Perumbadappu Para64%+372
- Booth 0CPMAided Mappila Lower Primary School, Puthiyiruthy57.3%+155
- Booth 0CPMAided Upper Primary School, Ayirur64.2%+245
- Booth 0CPMAided Upper Primary School, Panampad (North Side)53.9%+207
- Booth 0CPMAided Upper Primary School, Puthuponnani (South Side)57.6%+193
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Ponnani Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Ponnani Vidhan Sabha in Malappuram, Kerala is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 1,89,335 registered voters. The current MLA is P Nandakumar (CPM), elected in 2021 by 17,043 votes (11.7%). Community estimates place Muslim as the largest group at roughly 64.9% of the seat profile. For general elections, Ponnani sits within the Ponnani 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 160 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 Ponnani.
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