Tamil Nadu 2026 — VILATHIKULAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the VILATHIKULAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
MARKANDAYAN V
DMK
+38,549
90,348 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
MARKANDAYAN G V
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.L
Profession
Information Awaited
2.10 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc.
Profession
Information Awaited
BALAJI RAMACHANDRAN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
P. KASIRAM
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
90.0 L
0 Cases
Education
7-GHSS PUDUR 628905
Profession
Information Awaited
P.MADASAMY
Puthiya Tamilagam
24.0 L
0 Cases
Education
2nd Class
Profession
Information Awaited
R. PERUMAL
Independent
16.4 L
0 Cases
Education
6th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
C. PONPANDI
Independent
7.1 L
0 Cases
Education
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Profession
Information Awaited
P. JEYAKUMAR
Independent
63,161
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Auto Mobile
Profession
Information Awaited
V. GANESAN
Independent
1.80 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10 std
Profession
Information Awaited
A. PATTURAJ
Independent
10.2 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
A. PRABAHAR
Independent
14.5 L
0 Cases
Education
B.E.
Profession
Information Awaited
M. PONNUSAMY
Independent
9.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
G. MUNIYASAMY
Independent
14.9 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class (Dropout)
Profession
Information Awaited
P. RAJASEKARAN
Independent
26.2 L
0 Cases
Education
M.Sc., (Botany)
Profession
Information Awaited
P. JEYAKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 16-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 13 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
11 candidates are local residents, while 2 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
MARKANDAYAN V(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.L
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 10.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
8,228 Votes
Win Rate
100%
MARKANDAYAN V is the incumbent MLA of Vilathikulam Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 8,228 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Lean
This constituency shows lean 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 | 204,982 | 174,814 | 85.28% |
| 2021 | 209,256 | 167,169 | 79.4% |
| 2016 | 205,689 | 152,795 | 74.28% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in vilathikulam
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MARKANDAYAN V | D DMK | 8,228 |
| 2021 | MARKANDAYAN V | D DMK | 38,549 |
| 2016 | UMA MAHESWARI K | A AIADMK | 18,718 |
Election Intelligence
How does vilathikulam 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 Vilathikulam?
MARKANDAYAN V from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Vilathikulam constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Vilathikulam?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Vilathikulam was 85.28%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Vilathikulam?
There are 16 candidates announced for Vilathikulam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, PT, AIADMK, NTK, DMK, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Vilathikulam?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Vilathikulam in 2026.