Kanniyakumari

The geographic coordinates of Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency are: 8°05'16.8"N 77°32'48.1"E. Kanniyakumari shares its borders with two other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Kanniyakumari are: Tamil Nadu: Tirunelveli, Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Kerala.

In the April 6, 2021 bypolls for Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency, Vijayakumar (Alias) Vijay Vasanth of INC won from this seat defeating Radhakrishnan P. of BJP by a margin of 1,37,950 votes which was 12.57% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 52.5% in the bye-elections.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Vasanthakumar H of INC won in this seat defeating Radhakrishnan P of BJP by a margin of 2,59,933 votes which was 24.79% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 59.77% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Radhakrishnan P of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Vasantha Kumar H of INC by a margin of 1,28,662 votes which was 12.99% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 37.64% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Helen Davidson J of DMK won this seat beating Radhakrishnan P of BJP by a margin of 65,687 votes which was 8.58% of the total votes polled in the constituency. DMK had a vote share of 41.81% in the seat.

Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 4% 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 92%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 15,47,378 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,72,623 were male, 7,74,619 female and 136 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,01,250 registered voters, of which 7,72,623 were male, 7,40,259 female and 159 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,67,796 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,43,378 were male, 7,24,348 female and 70 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 11,78,047 which included 5,98,835 male, and 5,79,212 female.

The number of service voters in Kanyakumari, Cape Comorin Lok Sabha constituency was 7,741 in 2019, 5,354 in 2014 and 4,739 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,003, in 2019 it was 973, 974 in 2014 and 967 in 2009.

Kanniyakumari 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, Kanniyakumari 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 39. Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Tamil Nadu: 229. Kanniyakumari: Thovalai Taluk Agastheeswaram Taluk (Part) Theroor, Marungoor, Kulasekarapuram, Eraviputhoor, Suchindrum, Madhusoodhanapuram, Thengamputhoor, Parakkai, Thamaraikulam, Agastheeswaram, Azhagappapuram, Kanniyakumari and Dharmapuram villages. Theroor (TP), Marungoor (TP), Suchindram (TP), Mylaudy (TP), Azhagappapuram (TP), Puthalam (TP), Thengamputhoor (TP), Thenthamaraikulam (TP), Kottaram (TP), Anjugramam (TP), Agastheeswaram (TP) and Kanniyakumari (TP); 230. Nagercoil: Agastheeswaram Taluk (Part) Nagercoil, Vadiveeswaram, Vadasery, Neendakarai - A, Vambanoor and Neendakarai –B villages. Nagercoil (M), Asaripallam (TP) and Ganapathipuram (TP); 231. Colachel: Kalkulam Taluk (Part) Eraniel, Thalakulam, Kurunthencode, Kadiapattanam, Valvatchagoastam and Colachel villages. 446 Villukkuri (TP), Alur (TP), Eraniel (TP), Kallukuttam (TP), Neyyoor (TP), Reethapuram (TP), Colachel (M), Manavalakurichi (TP), Mandaikadu (TP), Thingalnagar (TP), Valvatchagoastam (TP), Mulagumodu (TP), Vellimalai (TP) and Kappiara (TP); 232. Padmanabhapuram: Kalkulam Taluk (Part) Veerapuli R.F., Veerapuli Extn. (Kulasekharam), Thirparappu, Aruvikkarai, Churulacode, Velimalai Forest, Mecode, Attoor, Thiruvithancode, Thuckalay, Kalkulam, and Veeyanoor villages. Thiruparappu (TP), Thiruvattar (TP), Kulasekharam (TP), Ponmanai (TP), Kumarapuram (TP), Kothanalloor (TP), Verkilambi (TP), Attoor (TP), Padmanabhapuram (M), Thiruvithancode (TP) and Vilavur (TP); 233. Vilavancode: Vilavancode Taluk (Part) Kilamalai R.F., Mancode, Arumanai, Vellamcode, Edaicode, Palugal, Vilavancode, Pacode, Nattalam and Kunnathoor villages. Kadayal (TP), Arumanai (TP), Edaicode (TP), Palugal (TP), Kaliyakkavilai (TP), Pacode (TP), Kuzhithurai (M), Unnamalaikadai (TP) and Nallur (TP); and 234. Killiyoor: Vilavancode Taluk (Part) Kulappuram, Methukummal, Kollencode, Ezhudesam, Arudesam, Painkulam, Keezhkulam, Killiyoor, Paloor and Midalam villages. Puthukadai (TP), Kollancode (TP), Ezhudesam (TP), Keezhkulam (TP), Killiyoor (TP), Karungal (TP) and Palapallam (TP).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Kanniyakumari constituency was 65.44%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 70%, while it was 68% in 2014 and 65% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -4.39% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Vasanthakumar H of INC won in this constituency beating Radhakrishnan P of BJP by a margin of 2,59,933 votes which was 24.79% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Radhakrishnan P of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Vasantha Kumar H of INC by a margin of 1,28,662 votes which was 12.99% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Helen Davidson J of DMK won this seat defeating Radhakrishnan P of BJP by a margin of 65,687 votes which was 8.58% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Vasanthakumar H of INC had a vote share of 59.77% in this seat.

In 2014, Radhakrishnan P of BJP secured a vote share of 37.64% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Helen Davidson J of DMK got a vote share of 41.81% in Kanniyakumari.