Tamil Nadu 2026 — ODDANCHATRAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the ODDANCHATRAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
SAKKARAPANI R
DMK
+28,742
109,970 Votes
15
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
SAKKARAPANI. R
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
13.80 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A. Economics, American College, Madurai, Madurai Kamaraj University, 1983
Profession
Information Awaited
VIDIYAL S. SEKAR
Bharatiya Janata Party
34.2 L
0 Cases
Education
MA
Profession
Information Awaited
RAGUPATHI. P
Naam Tamilar Katchi
1.15 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Master of Arts (Journalism and Public Relations)
Profession
Information Awaited
1.23 Cr
1 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGARAJ. P
Bahujan Samaj Party
1.5 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
ALAGIYANNAN. A
Independent
4.5 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUMUGAM. M
Independent
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
6th (Sixth) Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
ANANTHRAJ. T
Independent
3.8 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
KUMARRATHINAM. M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
St.Marry Higher Secondary School
Profession
Information Awaited
CHELLAMUTHU. K
Independent
5.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc. (Mathematics)
Profession
Information Awaited
NAGUL PRAKASH. A
Independent
53.7 L
0 Cases
Education
B.E.(EIE)
Profession
Information Awaited
PRABAHARAN. M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Government Middle School
Profession
Information Awaited
MANIKANNAN. A
Independent
1.4 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
RAGHUNATH. K
Independent
54.5 L
0 Cases
Education
HSC
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 15-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 12 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
3 candidates are local residents, while 9 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
SAKKARAPANI R(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
15 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.A. Economics, American College, Madurai, Madurai Kamaraj University, 1983
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 13.80 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
43,249 Votes
Win Rate
100%
SAKKARAPANI R is the incumbent MLA of Oddanchatram Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 43,249 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Safe
This constituency shows safe election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
DMK-Stronghold
One party has shown consistent dominance here.
Turnout Trend
Increasing
Voter turnout has increasing in recent elections.
Elector Profile
Female-led electorate
Female voters outnumber male voters in this constituency.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 220,238 | 201,624 | 91.55% |
| 2021 | 231,804 | 201,756 | 86.4% |
| 2016 | 223,074 | 189,414 | 84.91% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in oddanchatram
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SAKKARAPANI R | D DMK | 43,249 |
| 2021 | SAKKARAPANI R | D DMK | 28,742 |
| 2016 | SAKKARAPANI R | D DMK | 65,727 |
| 2011 | SAKKARAPANI R | D DMK | 14,933 |
| 2006 | SAKKARAPANI R | D DMK | 19,903 |
Election Intelligence
How does oddanchatram compare to the statewide trends? Explore the full 2021 assembly election analysis to see performance across all 234 seats, regional patterns, and candidate analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current MLA of Oddanchatram?
SAKKARAPANI R from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Oddanchatram constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Oddanchatram?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Oddanchatram was 91.55%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Oddanchatram?
There are 15 candidates announced for Oddanchatram in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from DMK, IND, BSP, NTK, BJP, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Oddanchatram?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Oddanchatram in 2026.