Tamil Nadu 2026 — THANJAVUR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the THANJAVUR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
NEELAMEGAM, T.K.G.
DMK
+47,149
103,772 Votes
12
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
SHAN. RAMANATHAN
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
7.03 Cr
1 Cases
Education
12th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
KARUPPU MURUGANANTHAM
Bharatiya Janata Party
10.59 Cr
23 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
N. KRISHNAKUMAR
Naam Tamilar Katchi
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A. (Interrupted)
Profession
Information Awaited
R. VIJAYSARAVANAN
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
8.6 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
H. MOHAMED ABDUL KHADIR
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
1.76 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
S. MUTHUVEL
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
S. KARIKALA CHOLAN
Independent
1.25 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.LIT
Profession
Information Awaited
D. KUMARAN
Independent
1.5 L
0 Cases
Education
Private Study, Matric
Profession
Information Awaited
M. SANTHOSH
Independent
21.6 L
0 Cases
Education
+2 passed in Private (English Medium)
Profession
Information Awaited
R. SABTHAGIRI
Independent
4.9 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC Higher Secondary
Profession
Information Awaited
R. MURALIDHARAN
Independent
1.86 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A., C.PEd., YMCA
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 12-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 9 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
7 candidates are local residents, while 4 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
NEELAMEGAM, T.K.G.(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
12 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
SSLC
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 8.55 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
16,955 Votes
Win Rate
100%
R. VIJAYSARAVANAN is the incumbent MLA of Thanjavur Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 16,955 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
Alliance-sensitive
Outcome often depends on party alliances.
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
High change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 252,676 | 198,798 | 78.68% |
| 2021 | 277,373 | 194,859 | 69.6% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in thanjavur
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R. VIJAYSARAVANAN | T TVK | 16,955 |
| 2021 | NEELAMEGAM, T.K.G. | D DMK | 47,149 |
Election Intelligence
How does thanjavur 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 Thanjavur?
R. VIJAYSARAVANAN from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Thanjavur constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Thanjavur?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Thanjavur was 78.68%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Thanjavur?
There are 12 candidates announced for Thanjavur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TVK, NTK, BJP, TAVK, DMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Thanjavur?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Thanjavur in 2026.