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Tamil Nadu · PC 27 · 2009Reserved (SC)
Chidambaram
Winner — Lok Sabha 2009
THIRUMAAVALAVAN, THOL
VCK· Democratic Progressive Alliance (DPA, TN) (UPA)
VCK 49.3%PMK 37.9%11 others 12.8%
Votes
4,28,804
49.3% share
Winning margin
99,083
11.4% of votes
Total votes cast
8,69,709
Candidates
13
Seat history
3 of 13 declare criminal cases · median assets ₹0.00 Cr — cases registered, not convictions
All Candidates
13 total| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THIRUMAAVALAVAN, THOL | Democratic Progressive Alliance (DPA, TN) (UPA) | 4,28,804 | 49.3% |
| 2 | PONNUSWAMY,E | 3,29,721 | 37.9% | |
| 3 | SASIKUMAR, S | 66,283 | 7.6% | |
| 4 | MANIKANDAN, V | IND | 9,799 | 1.1% |
| 5 | MARUDHAMUTHU, V | IND | 8,367 | 1.0% |
| 6 | KAVIYARASAN, N | IND | 6,173 | 0.7% |
| 7 | RAJENDIRAN, N.R | 5,718 | 0.7% | |
| 8 | SUSILA , L | IND | 4,178 | 0.5% |
| 9 | SELVAKUMAR, C | RKSP | 3,140 | 0.4% |
| 10 | DHARMALINGAM, C | IND | 2,678 | 0.3% |
| 11 | SAKTHIVEL,P | IND | 1,950 | 0.2% |
| 12 | SENTHAMIL SELVI , K | IND | 1,500 | 0.2% |
| 13 | KANAGASABAI, R | IND | 1,398 | 0.2% |
High turnout (8th), a closer-than-average contest, a fragmented field.
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How safe is this seat?
SEAT
safe11.4%
MORE COMPETITIVESAFER
mean 16.7% · min 0.3% · max 38.2%
How contested is turnout?
SEAT
77%
lowerhigher
8th of 39How crowded is the field?
SEAT
3.03
fewer partiesmore parties
23rd of 39How much NOTA?
SEAT
0.7%
lowerhigher
32nd of 39How often does it back the winner?
SEAT
neveralways
matches the ruling party
How did the vote split?
SEAT
3.03EFFECTIVE PARTIES
VCK 49.3%PMK 37.9%DMDK 7.6%OTH 5.2%
Who ran, on record?
SEAT
3/13
declare criminal cases
median assets ₹0.00 Cr
A moderately populated district — less literate than the national rate.
Who lives here?
DISTRICTCENSUS 2011
Population
5,65,223
Density
322 / km²
Sex ratio
1003 ♀/1000 ♂
Area
1,756 km²
SC population31.0%
ST population0.5%
Figures are for Perambalur, this seat's primary district — it spans 2 districts.
What faith is practised here?
DISTRICTCENSUS 2011 C-01
92%HINDU
Hindu 92.3%Muslim 5.8%Other 1.9%
How developed is it?
DISTRICTCENSUS 2011
Tap water82.2%
Electricity90.9%
Sanitation22.2%
How healthy is it?
DISTRICTNFHS-5 · 2019-21
Institutional births100.0%
Children fully vaccinated92.5%
Children stunted (under 5)▼ LOWER IS BETTER29.1%
Children underweight (under 5)22.3%
Women anaemic (15-49)▼ LOWER IS BETTER66.1%
Women literate81.1%
Women married before 18▼ LOWER IS BETTER21.4%
Clean cooking fuel75.1%
Health insurance75.5%
What's nearby?
11 locationsSEATWIKIDATA · ASI
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