Tamil Nadu 2026 — RAMANATHAPURAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the RAMANATHAPURAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
KATHARBATCHA MUTHURAMALINGAM
DMK
+50,479
111,082 Votes
14
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
KATHARBATCHA MUTHURAMALINGAM
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
2.65 Cr
2 Cases
Education
HSc.
Profession
Information Awaited
GBS K.NAGENDRAN
Bharatiya Janata Party
10.65 Cr
2 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
Profession
Information Awaited
S.M. MUTHU KESAVAN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
1.72 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.)
Profession
Information Awaited
SHAHUL HAMEED
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
1.40 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.B.B.S. (BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY)
Profession
Information Awaited
S. MURUGABOOPATHY
Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist)(Liberation)
79.1 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
C. PARIRAJAN
Independent
0
2 Cases
Education
5th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
KAN ILANGO
Independent
1.16 Cr
2 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Law (3 Years)
Profession
Information Awaited
KARTHIGAI PANDI
Independent
12.8 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
A. CHINNA RAJA
Independent
37.7 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
BALAKRISHNAN
Independent
10.8 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Standard Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
PULLANI
Independent
3.3 L
2 Cases
Education
6th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
K. MALESWARAN
Independent
16.9 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
DR.J. ABUBAKKAR SITHICK
Independent
1.25 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc (Maths)
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 14-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 12 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
9 candidates are local residents, while 4 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
KATHARBATCHA MUTHURAMALINGAM(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
14 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
HSc.
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 2.65 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
12,459 Votes
Win Rate
100%
KATHARBATCHA MUTHURAMALINGAM is the incumbent MLA of Ramanathapuram Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 12,459 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
Swing between parties
No single party has consistently dominated recent elections.
Turnout Trend
Increasing
Voter turnout has increasing in recent elections.
Elector Profile
Female-led electorate
Female voters outnumber male voters in this constituency.
Political Stability
Moderate change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 312,303 | 237,576 | 76.07% |
| 2021 | 293,684 | 214,098 | 72.6% |
| 2016 | 284,405 | 193,002 | 67.86% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in ramanathapuram
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin | Full Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KATHARBATCHA MUTHURAMALINGAM | D DMK | 12,459 | View |
| 2021 | KATHARBATCHA MUTHURAMALINGAM | D DMK | 50,479 | View |
| 2016 | MANIKANDAN.M | A AIADMK | 33,222 | View |
Election Intelligence
How does ramanathapuram compare to the statewide trends? Explore the full 2026 assembly election analysis to see performance across all 234 seats, regional patterns, and candidate analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current MLA of Ramanathapuram?
KATHARBATCHA MUTHURAMALINGAM from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Ramanathapuram constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Ramanathapuram?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Ramanathapuram was 76.07%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Ramanathapuram?
There are 14 candidates announced for Ramanathapuram in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, DMK, CPIML, BJP, NTK, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Ramanathapuram?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Ramanathapuram in 2026.