Dindigul

The geographic coordinates of Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency are: 10°21'55.8"N 77°58'10.6"E. Dindigul shares its borders with six other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Dindigul are: Tamil Nadu: Erode, Pollachi, Karur, Theni, Madurai, Kerala: Idukki. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Kerala.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Velusamy, P of DMK won in this seat defeating Jothimuthu, K of PMK by a margin of 5,38,972 votes which was 46.46% of the total votes cast for the seat. DMK had a vote share of 64.3% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, M Udhayakumar of AIADMK emerged victorious in this seat beating Gandhirajan S of DMK by a margin of 1,27,845 votes which was 11.8% of the total votes polled in the constituency. AIADMK secured a vote share of 47.12% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Chitthan N S V of INC won this seat beating Baalasubramani P of ADMK by a margin of 54,347 votes which was 6.62% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 44.06% in the seat.

Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 21% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 0%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 77%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 15,97,458 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,75,432 were male, 8,21,808 female and 218 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,41,881 registered voters, of which 7,75,432 were male, 7,86,861 female and 158 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,00,531 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,96,160 were male, 7,04,264 female and 107 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 10,85,696 which included 5,42,520 male, and 5,43,176 female.

The number of service voters in Thindukkal Lok Sabha constituency was 1,386 in 2019, 1,721 in 2014 and 1,621 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,060, in 2019 it was 1,042, 1,012 in 2014 and 1,001 in 2009.

Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 19, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 18, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 24, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Dindigul voted in Phase 1 on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 22. Dindigul Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Tamil Nadu: 127. Palani: Kodaikanal Taluk Palani Taluk (Part) Ayyampalayam, Thathanaickenpatti (N), Sithraikulam, R.Vadipatti (North), Pappampatti, Velasamudram, Andipatti, Chinnammapatti, Reddiampadi, Kavalapatti, R. Vadipatti (South), Sitharevu, Thathanaickenpatti (S), Sukkamanaickenpatti, Pethanaickenpatti, A-Kalayamputhur, Neikarapatti, Chinnakalayamputhur, Iravimangalam, 415 Periyammapatti, Thamaraikulam, Kalickanaickenpatti, Kothaimangalam, Pachalanaickenpatti, Kombaipatti, Palani, Sivagiripatti and Tattankulam villages. Palani (M), Balasamudram TP, Ayakudi TP and Niekarapatti TP; 128. Oddanchatram: Oddanchatram Taluk Palani Taluk (Part) Vembanvalasu, Melakottai, Amarapoondi, Erramanaickenpatti, Kanakkampatti, Marichilambu, Thumbalapatti, Pudur, Akkaraipatti, Mettupatti, Velampatti, Thoppamapatti, Vagarai, Manoor, Vilvathampatti, Puliampatti, Mollampatti, Kottathurai, Melakaraipatti, Rajampatti, Muthunaickenpatti, Midapadi, Pushpathur, Kolumakondan, Kovilammapatti, Korikadavu and Thalaiyuthu villages. Keeranur (TP); 129. Attur: Dindigul Taluk (Part) Sullerumbu, Gurunathanaickenur, Palakkanuthu, Nilamalakottai, K.Pudukottai, Alagupatti, Silvarpatti, Kothapulli, Kamachipuram, Tettupatti, Mangarai, Ammapatti, Kuthathupatti, Anaipatti, Sindalagundu, Tamaraikulam, Kasavanampatti, Panrimalai, Adalur, Chattirapatti, Palayakannivadi, Virakkal, Kummampatti, Pithalaipatti, Pillayarnatham, Alamarathupatti, Vakkampatti, Munnilakottai, Panjanpatti (N), Paraipatti, Manalur, Attur, Jivalsaragu, Kalikkampatti, Palayamkottai, Bodikamanvadi, Sitharevu, Kilakottai, Toppampatti, Ambathurai, and Aiyampalayam villages. Agaram (TP), Thadikombu (TP), Sriramapuram (TP), Kannivadi (TP), Chinnalapatti (TP), Sithayankottai (TP) and Ayyampalayam (TP); 130. Nilakkottai (SC): Nilakkottai Taluk ; 131. Natham: Natham Taluk Dindigul Taluk (Part) Tottanuthu, Rajakkapatti, Madur, Siluvathur, Vanganmanuthu, Markkampatti, Vajraservaikarankottai, Vathilathoppampatti, Thetthampatti, Ragalapuram, Koovanuthu, Adiyanuthu, A.Vellodu, Viralipatti, Vadakattupatti, Shanarpatti, Virasinnampatti, Avilipatti, Maranuthu, Jothampatti, Pudupatti, Sakkiliankodai, Timmananallur, Vembarpatti, Anjukulipatti, Konapatti, Emakkalapuram, Tavasimadai, Sirumalai, Kombaipatti, Sengurichi, Kambiliampatti, and Kanavaipatti villages. Panjampatti (TP); and 132. Dindigul: Dindigul Taluk (Part) Settinaickenpatti, Alukkuvarpatty, Silapadi, Mullipadi, 416 Ammakulathupatti, Tamaraipadi, Kovilur, Periyakottai and Kurumbapatti villages. Pallapatti (CT), Dindigul (M) and Balakrishnapuram (CT).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Dindigul constituency was 71.14%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 75%, while it was 77% in 2014 and 76% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -4.10% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Velusamy, P of DMK won in this constituency beating Jothimuthu, K of PMK by a margin of 5,38,972 votes which was 46.46% of the total votes cast. In 2014, M Udhayakumar of AIADMK was the winner in this seat beating Gandhirajan S of DMK by a margin of 1,27,845 votes which was 11.8% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Chitthan N S V of INC won this seat defeating Baalasubramani P of ADMK by a margin of 54,347 votes which was 6.62% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Velusamy, P of DMK had a vote share of 64.3% in this seat.

In 2014, M Udhayakumar of AIADMK secured a vote share of 47.12% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Chitthan N S V of INC got a vote share of 44.06% in Dindigul.