Madurai Central Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Madurai, Tamilnadu
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:2,36,036
- Sitting MLA:Palanivel Thiaga Rajan (DMK)
- Latest Turnout:62.87%
- 2021 Winning Margin:34,176 votes (22.9%)
Madurai Central is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Madurai, Tamilnadu, with 2,36,036 registered voters. The current MLA is Palanivel Thiaga Rajan of DMK, who won the 2021 election by a margin of 34,176 votes (22.9%). Voter turnout in the last election was 62.87%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Madurai Central.
Madurai Central Caste Data
Madurai Central Vidhan Sabha in Madurai, Tamilnadu has approximately 2,36,036 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 10.6%, followed by Muslim at 5.56%. 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:10.6%
- ST:0.4%
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| SC | — | 10.6% |
| Muslim | — | 5.56% |
| Christian | — | 3.22% |
| ST | — | 0.4% |
| Jain | — | 0.05% |
| Sikh | — | 0.02% |
- SC10.6%—
- Muslim5.56%—
- Christian3.22%—
- ST0.4%—
- Jain0.05%—
- Sikh0.02%—
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Madurai Central Election Results (2008–2026)
DMK has won 3 of the last 6 elections in Madurai Central.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palanivel Thiaga Rajan | DMK | 73,205 | 48.99% |
| Jothi Muthuramalingam N | AIADMK | 39,029 | 26.12% |
| Mani B | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 14,495 | 9.71% |
| Pandiammal J | NTK | 11,215 | 7.51% |
| Kremmer Suresh | IND | 4,907 | 3.29% |
| Sikkandar Batcha G S | SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF INDIA | 3,347 | 2.24% |
- Palanivel Thiaga RajanDMK48.99%73,205
- Jothi Muthuramalingam NAIADMK26.12%39,029
- Mani BMakkal Needhi Maiam9.71%14,495
- Pandiammal JNTK7.51%11,215
- Kremmer SureshIND3.29%4,907
- Sikkandar Batcha G SSOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF INDIA2.24%3,347
Madurai Central Booth-Level Data
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Madurai Central Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Madurai Central Vidhan Sabha in Madurai, Tamilnadu is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,36,036 registered voters. The current MLA is Palanivel Thiaga Rajan (DMK), elected in 2021 by 34,176 votes (22.9%). Community estimates place SC as the largest group at roughly 10.6% of the seat profile. For general elections, Madurai Central sits within the Madurai 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 239 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 Madurai Central.
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