Karur

The geographic coordinates of Karur Lok Sabha constituency are: 10°57'37.4"N 78°04'39.4"E. Karur shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Karur are: Namakkal, Erode, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Sivaganga, Madurai, Dindigul. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: No other state.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Jothimani S of INC won in this seat defeating Thambidurai M of AIADMK by a margin of 4,20,546 votes which was 38.12% of the total votes cast for the seat. INC had a vote share of 63.04% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, M Thambidurai of AIADMK emerged victorious in this seat beating Chinnasamy, M of DMK by a margin of 1,95,247 votes which was 18.66% of the total votes polled in the constituency. AIADMK secured a vote share of 51.67% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Thambidurai M of AIADMK won this seat beating Pallanishamy KC of DMK by a margin of 47,254 votes which was 5.73% of the total votes polled in the constituency. AIADMK had a vote share of 46.12% in the seat.

Karur Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 19% 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 74%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Karur Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 14,21,494 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 6,89,900 were male, 7,31,502 female and 92 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 13,87,286 registered voters, of which 6,89,900 were male, 7,08,204 female and 67 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 12,98,322 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,41,693 were male, 6,56,598 female and 31 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 10,12,924 which included 5,04,199 male, and 5,08,725 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 650 in 2019, 981 in 2014 and 753 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 1,043, 1,023 in 2014 and 1,009 in 2009.

Karur 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, Karur 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 23. Karur Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Tamil Nadu: 133. Vedasandur: Vedasandur Taluk ; 134. Aravakurichi: Aravakurichi Taluk Karur Taluk (Part) Vettamangalam (West), Vettamangalam (East), Kombupalayam, Thirukkaduthurai and Nanjaipugalur villages. TNPL Pugalur (TP), Punjaipugalur (TP) and Punjai Thottakurichi (TP); 135. Karur: Karur Taluk (Part) Nanjai Kadambankurichi, Punjai Kadambankurichi, Nanniyur, Kuppuchipalayam, Vangal, Nerur North, Nerur South, Achamapuram, Somur, Panchamadevi, Minnampalli, Manmangalam, Athur, Andankoil (West), Kadaparai, Thirumanilaiyur and Andankoil East villages. Inam Karur (TP), Karur (M) and Thanthoni (TP); 136. Krishnarayapuram (SC): Karur Taluk (Part) Koyampalli, Sanapiratti, Melapalayam, Emur, Karuppampalayam, Appipalayam, Pallapalayam, Thalapatti, Puthampur, Kakkavadi, Manavadi, Jegadabi, Vellianai (North), Mookanankurichi, Paganatham, K.Pichampatti and Vellianai (South) villages. Puliyur (TP) and Uppidamangalam (TP). Krishnarayapuram Taluk (Part) Balarajapuram, Renganathapuram (North), Renganathapuram (South), Mayanur, Thirukkampuliyur, Manavasi, Chithalavai, Kammanallur, Mahadhanapuram (North), Sengal and Muthurengampatti villages. Krishnarayapuram (TP) and P.J. Cholapuram (TP). Kulithalai Taluk (Part) Pappayambadi, Vadavambadi, Manjanaickenpatti, Pannapatti, Vellapatti, Keeranur, Thennilai, Varavanai, Melappaguthi, Kalayapatti, Devarmalai, Adhanur, Sembianatham, D.Edayapatti (West), D.Edayapatti (East), Palaviduthi, Mullippadi, Mavathur, Keelappaguthi and Valvarmangalam villages; 138. Manapparai: Manapparai Taluk (Part) Pudur, Vaiyamalaipalayam, Vellalapatti, Aniyappur, Veeramalai RF, Seegampatti, Usilampatti, Poigaimalai RF, Vadagupatti, Vengaikurichi, Amayapuram, Amayapuram RF, Nallampillai, I.Kovilpatti, V.Periapatti, Dhavalaveeranpatti, Mohavanur (North), Mohavanur (South), Sekkanam, Palayankottai, I.Reddiapatti, Chettiapatti, Malayandipatti, Poigaipatti, Sampatti, Sooliapatti, Athampatti, F.Keelaiyur, Thottiapatti, Thathanur, Amanakkampatti, Kannivadugampatti, Pannapatti (East), Pannapatti (West), Ayanreddiapatti, Vaiyampatti, Mookureddiapatti, Kumaravadi, Nadupatti, Puduvadi, Pudukottai, Ponnambalapatti, Elamanam, Kannuthu, Kumarikatti Hills RF, Karuppur, Puthanatham, Thirunellipatti, Vellayakonepatti, Pirampatti North, Pirampatti (South), Thenur, Ayanpudupatti, Uthukuli, Vembanur, Kannukuli, Kodumbapatti, Pallakurichi, Kalingapatti East, Kalingapatti West, Ayamporuvai, Valanadu, Paluvanji East, Paluvanji West, Muthalvarpatti, Karumalai, Ammachtram, Endapuli, Kanjannaickanpatti, Velakurichi, Venkatanayakanpatti, Marungapuri, T.Idayapatti, Yagapuram, Nallur, Karaipatti, Sevalpatti, Ikkaraikosakurichi, Akkiyampatti, Alagapuri, Lekkanayakanpatti, Thethur and Sevandampatti villages. Manapparai (M) and Ponnampatti (TP); and 179. Viralimalai: Illupur Taluk (Except Komangalam village). Kulathur Taluk (Part) Kumaramangalam, Mathur, Singathakuruchi, Sengalakkudi, Mandaiyur, Latchmanapatti, Mettupatti, Sivakamipuram, Thennathirayanpatti, Palandampatti, Kalamavur, Neerpalani, Amburapatti, Madayanaipatti, Suriyur, Perambur, Alangudi, Vadugappatti, Melappuduvayal, Kolathur, Odukkur and Vemmani villages. Manaparai Taulk (Part) (Triuchirapalli District) Kavinaripatti, Puthakudi and Kappakudi villages**. [**Although Kavinaripatti, Puthakudi and Kappakudi villages are in Triuchirapalli revenue district, they are physically and geographically located within the boundaries of 179- Viralimalai AC.

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Karur constituency was 78.70%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 80%, while it was 81% in 2014 and 81% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -0.82% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Jothimani S of INC won in this constituency beating Thambidurai M of AIADMK by a margin of 4,20,546 votes which was 38.12% of the total votes cast. In 2014, M Thambidurai of AIADMK was the winner in this seat beating Chinnasamy, M of DMK by a margin of 1,95,247 votes which was 18.66% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Thambidurai M of AIADMK won this seat defeating Pallanishamy KC of DMK by a margin of 47,254 votes which was 5.73% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Jothimani S of INC had a vote share of 63.04% in this seat.

In 2014, M Thambidurai of AIADMK secured a vote share of 51.67% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Thambidurai M of AIADMK got a vote share of 46.12% in Karur.