Melur Assembly Constituency (विधानसभा क्षेत्र)
About Melur Assembly Constituency
The Melur Assembly Constituency is a pivotal area in the democratic framework of Tamil Nadu. This constituency is represented by an elected member of the State Legislative Assembly and contributes to the governance and development of the state.
In the recent assembly elections, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party showed consistent strength. Periyapullan @ Selvam P. stood out as a key candidate in the Melur constituency and is currently serving as its MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly - आमदार).
Constituency Details
Associated Parliament Constituency
An Assembly Constituency, like Melur, serves as the foundation for state-level governance and citizen representation. It ensures that the voices of residents are heard and addressed in legislative processes.
Election Result Details
The last assembly elections in Melur were held in 2021. Periyapullan @ Selvam P. won the MLA seat with a margin of 19.3%. They represented the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, showing the party's strong support in this area.
| Assembly Constituency Name | Melur | Assembly Constituency Number | 188 |
| District | Madurai | Constituency Type | General |
| Winning Candidate | Periyapullan @ Selvam P. | Party | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Total Electors | 239,856 | Total Votes | 181,898 |
| Poll Percentage | 75.8% | Margin Votes | 35,162 |
| Margin Percentage | 19.3% | Election Year | 2021 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Melur is located in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu.
Melur is categorized as a General constituency.
The current MLA of Melur is Periyapullan @ Selvam P. from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
- Voter turnout: 75.8%
- Total votes cast: 181,898
- Total electors: 239,856
- Winning margin: 35,162 votes (19.3%)
Melur falls under the Madurai parliamentary constituency.
Periyapullan @ Selvam P. represents the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
Periyapullan @ Selvam P. won with a margin of 35,162 votes, which is 19.3% of the total votes.
The Assembly Constituency Code for Melur is 188.
The last assembly elections in Melur were held in 2021.