Salem (West) Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Salem, Tamilnadu
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:2,86,637
- Sitting MLA:Arul. R (PMK)
- Latest Turnout:71.37%
- 2021 Winning Margin:21,499 votes (9.9%)
Salem (West) is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Salem, Tamilnadu, with 2,86,637 registered voters. The current MLA is Arul. R of PMK, who won the 2021 election by a margin of 21,499 votes (9.9%). Voter turnout in the last election was 71.37%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Salem (West).
Salem (West) Caste Data
Salem (West) Vidhan Sabha in Salem, Tamilnadu has approximately 2,86,637 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 14.2%, followed by Muslim at 2.74%. 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:14.2%
- ST:0.7%
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| SC | — | 14.2% |
| Muslim | — | 2.74% |
| Christian | — | 1.55% |
| ST | — | 0.7% |
| Jain | — | 0.03% |
| Sikh | — | 0.01% |
- SC14.2%—
- Muslim2.74%—
- Christian1.55%—
- ST0.7%—
- Jain0.03%—
- Sikh0.01%—
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Salem (West) Election Results (2008–2026)
AIADMK has won 4 of the last 6 elections in Salem (West).
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arul. R | PMK | 1,05,483 | 48.7% |
| Rajendran. A | DMK | 83,984 | 38.77% |
| Nagammal. S | NTK | 10,668 | 4.93% |
| Thiyagarajan. A | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 7,939 | 3.67% |
| Alagaapuram R. Mohanraj | DMDK | 2,307 | 1.07% |
- Arul. RPMK48.7%1,05,483
- Rajendran. ADMK38.77%83,984
- Nagammal. SNTK4.93%10,668
- Thiyagarajan. AMakkal Needhi Maiam3.67%7,939
- Alagaapuram R. MohanrajDMDK1.07%2,307
Salem (West) Booth-Level Data
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Salem (West) Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Salem (West) Vidhan Sabha in Salem, Tamilnadu is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,86,637 registered voters. The current MLA is Arul. R (PMK), elected in 2021 by 21,499 votes (9.9%). Community estimates place SC as the largest group at roughly 14.2% of the seat profile. For general elections, Salem (West) sits within the Salem 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 306 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 Salem (West).
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