Tenkasi

The geographic coordinates of Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency are: 8°57'21.6"N 77°18'20.9"E. Tenkasi shares its borders with seven other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Tenkasi are: Tamil Nadu: Theni, Virudhunagar, Thoothukkudi, Tirunelveli, Kerala: Idukki, Pathanamthitta, Kollam. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Kerala.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dhanush M Kumar of DMK won in this seat defeating Dr Krishnasamy K of AIADMK by a margin of 1,20,767 votes which was 11.34% of the total votes cast for the seat. DMK had a vote share of 44.67% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Vasanthi M of AIADMK emerged victorious in this seat beating DrKrishnasamyK of PTTL by a margin of 1,61,774 votes which was 15.89% of the total votes polled in the constituency. AIADMK secured a vote share of 41.71% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Lingam P of CPI won this seat beating Vellaipandi G of INC by a margin of 34,677 votes which was 4.64% of the total votes polled in the constituency. CPI had a vote share of 37.66% in the seat.

Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 23% 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 78%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 15,16,183 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,42,158 were male, 7,73,822 female and 203 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 14,92,317 registered voters, of which 7,42,158 were male, 7,56,432 female and 78 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 13,82,081 registered voters in this constituency, of which 6,88,958 were male, 6,93,084 female and 39 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 10,63,614 which included 5,30,196 male, and 5,33,418 female.

The number of service voters in Tenkashi Lok Sabha constituency was 3,373 in 2019, 2,354 in 2014 and 1,832 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,043, in 2019 it was 1,028, 1,006 in 2014 and 1,006 in 2009.

Tenkasi 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, Tenkasi 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 37. Tenkasi Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Tamil Nadu: 202. Rajapalayam: Rajapalayam Taluk (Part) Vadakku Venganallur, Sammandapuram, Melapattamkarisalkulam, Kothankulam, Arasiyarpatti, Chettikulam, Ayan Kollankondan, Tiruchanur, Pudupalaiyam, Zamin Kollankondan, Sundararajapuram, Solaicheri, Therku Venganallur, IIlandiraikondan, Settur RF, Muthusamipuram, Vadakkudevadanam, Therku Devadanam, Kovilur, Nallamangalam, Puthur, Chokkanathaputtur and Melur Duraisamipuram villages. Rajapalayam (M), Seithur (TP), Dhalavoipuram (CT) and Chettiarpatti (TP); 203. Srivilliputhur (SC): Srivilliputhur Taluk (Except Kongalapuram village). Rajapalayam Taluk (Part) Reghunathapuram village; 219. Sankarankovil (SC): Sankarankovil Taluk (Part) Kalingappatti, Subbiahpuram, Chattrappatti, Varaganur, Mukkuttumalai, Ilaiyarasanendal, Puliyankulam, Chittrampatti, Appaneri, Ayyaneri, Nakkalamuthanpatti, Naduvappatti, Maipparai, Sangupatti, Vellakulam, A.Karisalkulam, Kulasekarapperi, Karisattan, Chathrangondan, Kalppakulam, Perunkottur, Alagapuri, Madhurapuri, Kuruvikulam (North), Kurinchakulam, Sundaresapuram, Kulakkattakurichi, Vadakkuppatti, Pitchaithalaivanpatti, Pillayarnatham, Z.Devarkulam, Athipatti, Ramalingapuram, Kuruvikulam (South), Vagaikulam, Naluvasankottai, Sevalkulam, Malaiyankulam, Therkku Sankarankovil, Periyakovilankulam, Ko.Maruthappapuram, Ilandaikulam, Usilangulam, Palankottai, K. Alangulam, Chettikulam, Mahendravadi, Kalappalankulam, Nalanthula, K.Karisalkulam, Sayamalai, Maruthankinaru, Keelaneelidanallur, Melaneelidanallur, Kurukkalpatti, Chinnakovilankulam, Naduvakurichi (Minor), Naduvakurichi (Major), Pattadaikatti, Kulasekaramangalam, Sendamangalam, Vellalankulam, Echanda, Vadakku Panavadali, Narikudi, Achampatti, Vellappaneri, Thadiyampatti, Moovirunthali, Vanniconendal, Devarkulam, Sundankurichi and Mela Ilandaikulam villages. Thiruvenkatam (TP) and Sankarankoil (M); 220. Vasudevanallur (SC): Sivagiri Taluk Sankarankovil Taluk (Part) Perumalpatti, Valavandapuram, Pandappuli, Paruvakkudi, Panaiyur, Periyur, Kuvalaikkanni, Karivalamvandanallur, 444 Vayali, Manalur, Perumpathur, Vadikkottai, Veeriruppu, Vadakkupudur, Nochikulam, Punnaivanam, Madathupatti, Ariyanayagipuram, Veerasigamani, Kilveerasigamani, Poigai and Rengasamudram villages; 221. Kadayanallur: Shenkottai Taluk Tenkasi Taluk (Part) Chockampatti, Boganallur, Kambaneri Pudukudi, Kanagasabapathiperi, Poygai, Urmelazhagian, Kilankadu, Nainaragaram, Idaikal, Kasidharmam and Kodikurichi villages. Kadayanallur (M), Sambavar Vadagarai (TP) and Ayikudi (TP); and 222. Tenkasi: Veerakeralamputhur Taluk Tenkasi Taluk (Part) Kuthukalvalasai, Pattakurichi, Tiruchitrambalam, Melapavoor, Kulasekarapatti, Gunaramanallur, Pattappathu, Courtallam, Courtallam Slopes R.F., Ayiraperi, Mathalamparai, Sillaraipuravu, Kallurani, Thippanampatti and Avudaiyanoor villages. Tenkasi (M), Sundarapandiapuram (TP), Ilanji (TP), Melagaram (TP) and Courtalam (TP).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Tenkasi constituency was 67.65%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 71%, while it was 74% in 2014 and 70% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -3.72% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Dhanush M Kumar of DMK won in this constituency beating Dr Krishnasamy K of AIADMK by a margin of 1,20,767 votes which was 11.34% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Vasanthi M of AIADMK was the winner in this seat beating DrKrishnasamyK of PTTL by a margin of 1,61,774 votes which was 15.89% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Lingam P of CPI won this seat defeating Vellaipandi G of INC by a margin of 34,677 votes which was 4.64% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Dhanush M Kumar of DMK had a vote share of 44.67% in this seat.

In 2014, Vasanthi M of AIADMK secured a vote share of 41.71% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Lingam P of CPI got a vote share of 37.66% in Tenkasi.