Papanasam Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Thanjavur, Tamilnadu
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:2,46,872
- Sitting MLA:Dr.jawahirullah, M.h. (DMK)
- Latest Turnout:74.5%
- 2021 Winning Margin:16,273 votes (8.3%)
Papanasam is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, with 2,46,872 registered voters. The current MLA is Dr.jawahirullah, M.h. of DMK, who won the 2021 election by a margin of 16,273 votes (8.3%). Voter turnout in the last election was 74.5%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Papanasam.
Papanasam Caste Data
Papanasam Vidhan Sabha in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu has approximately 2,46,872 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 27.9%, followed by Muslim at 7.95%. 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:27.9%
- ST:0.2%
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| SC | — | 27.9% |
| Muslim | — | 7.95% |
| Christian | — | 4.26% |
| ST | — | 0.2% |
| Jain | — | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | — | 0.03% |
- SC27.9%—
- Muslim7.95%—
- Christian4.26%—
- ST0.2%—
- Jain0.06%—
- Buddhist0.03%—
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Papanasam Election Results (2008–2026)
AIADMK has won 4 of the last 6 elections in Papanasam.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr.jawahirullah, M.h. | DMK | 86,567 | 43.95% |
| Gopinathan, K. | AIADMK | 70,294 | 35.69% |
| Rengasamy, M. | AMMK | 19,778 | 10.05% |
| Krishnakumar, N. | NTK | 14,724 | 7.48% |
| Shantha, K. | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 2,032 | 1.04% |
- Dr.jawahirullah, M.h.DMK43.95%86,567
- Gopinathan, K.AIADMK35.69%70,294
- Rengasamy, M.AMMK10.05%19,778
- Krishnakumar, N.NTK7.48%14,724
- Shantha, K.Makkal Needhi Maiam1.04%2,032
Papanasam Booth-Level Data
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Papanasam Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Papanasam Vidhan Sabha in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 2,46,872 registered voters. The current MLA is Dr.jawahirullah, M.h. (DMK), elected in 2021 by 16,273 votes (8.3%). Community estimates place SC as the largest group at roughly 27.9% of the seat profile. For general elections, Papanasam sits within the Mayiladuthurai 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 300 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 Papanasam.
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