Chidambaram Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Cuddalore, Tamilnadu
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:2,39,674
- Sitting MLA:K.a. Pandian (AIADMK)
- Latest Turnout:72.25%
- 2021 Winning Margin:16,937 votes (9.2%)
Chidambaram is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu, with 2,39,674 registered voters. The current MLA is K.a. Pandian of AIADMK, who won the 2021 election by a margin of 16,937 votes (9.2%). Voter turnout in the last election was 72.25%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Chidambaram.
Chidambaram Caste Data
Chidambaram Vidhan Sabha in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu has approximately 2,39,674 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 7 groups commonly used in Tamilnadu election analysis. SC is the largest share at 28.4%, followed by Muslim at 3.69%. 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:28.4%
- ST:1.0%
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| SC | — | 28.4% |
| Muslim | — | 3.69% |
| Christian | — | 3.56% |
| ST | — | 1% |
| Jain | — | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | — | 0.02% |
- SC28.4%—
- Muslim3.69%—
- Christian3.56%—
- ST1%—
- Jain0.03%—
- Buddhist0.02%—
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Chidambaram Election Results (2008–2026)
AIADMK has won 3 of the last 6 elections in Chidambaram.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| K.a. Pandian | AIADMK | 91,961 | 50.16% |
| S. Abdul Rahman | IUML | 75,024 | 40.92% |
| Natarajan Krishnamoorthy | NTK | 9,071 | 4.95% |
| G. Devasagayam | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 2,953 | 1.62% |
- K.a. PandianAIADMK50.16%91,961
- S. Abdul RahmanIUML40.92%75,024
- Natarajan KrishnamoorthyNTK4.95%9,071
- G. DevasagayamMakkal Needhi Maiam1.62%2,953
Chidambaram Booth-Level Data
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Chidambaram Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Chidambaram Vidhan Sabha in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,39,674 registered voters. The current MLA is K.a. Pandian (AIADMK), elected in 2021 by 16,937 votes (9.2%). Community estimates place SC as the largest group at roughly 28.4% of the seat profile. For general elections, Chidambaram sits within the Chidambaram 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 260 booths in the paid dossier. Whether you are planning a campaign, covering the seat as a journalist, or researching Tamilnadu politics, this page is the free starting point—message VoteSutra on WhatsApp for the complete booth-wise caste and strategy report for Chidambaram.
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