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chennai District

Total of 16 legislative constituencies representing the people of chennai.

Chennai District MLA List

Chennai district has 16 Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies with a total electorate of approximately 2,893,505 voters. This page provides the complete MLA list for Chennai district, including constituency names, current MLAs, party details, candidate information, and profile links.

How many MLAs and voters are there in Chennai district?

Chennai district has 16 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, and each constituency elects one MLA. The total electorate in the district is 2,893,505 voters based on the 2026 data.

District Insights

Quick political and representative insights from the current MLAs and electorate of this district.

Average Age

55 yrs

Across current MLAs

Dominant Party

DMK
DMK

15 / 16 seats

Gender Split

15M / 0W

Current MLAs

Experience

0 Fresh / 0 Repeat

First-time vs Multi-term

Youngest MLA

AMV.PRABHAKARA RAJA

38 yrs · VIRUGAMPAKKAM

DMK
DMK

Oldest MLA

M.K. MOHAN

73 yrs · ANNA NAGAR

DMK
DMK

Richest MLA

M.K. MOHAN

₹211.2 Cr · ANNA NAGAR

DMK
DMK

Educational Profile

Most common: Graduate (6)

Graduate: 6Postgraduate: 5School: 3Unknown: 1Higher Secondary: 1

District Electorate

Data as of Election 2026

Male1,395,716
Female1,496,921
Others868
Total Electors2,893,505

Constituencies

Legislative segments within chennai district

anna nagar

GEN

Current MLA

chepauk-thiruvallikeni

GEN

Current MLA

dr.radhakrishnan nagar

GEN

egmore

SC

Current MLA

harbour

GEN

Current MLA

kolathur

GEN

Current MLA

mylapore

GEN

Current MLA

perambur

GEN

Current MLA

royapuram

GEN

Current MLA

saidapet

GEN

Current MLA

thiru-vi-ka-nagar

SC

Current MLA

thiyagarayanagar

GEN

Current MLA

thousand lights

GEN

Current MLA

velachery

GEN

Current MLA

villivakkam

GEN

Current MLA

virugampakkam

GEN

Current MLA

Election Intelligence

How does chennai compare to the rest of Tamil Nadu? Explore the full 2021 assembly election analysis to see district-level strongholds, competitive battles, and participation trends.

Explore 2021 Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MLAs are there in Chennai district?

Chennai district has 16 Assembly constituencies, each represented by one MLA.

What is the total voter population in Chennai?

As per the latest records (2026), the total electorate in Chennai district is 2,893,505 voters.

Which constituencies are in Chennai district?

The constituencies in Chennai district include ANNA NAGAR, CHEPAUK-THIRUVALLIKENI, DR.RADHAKRISHNAN NAGAR, EGMORE, HARBOUR and others.

Who are the current MLAs in Chennai district?

You can find the list of current MLAs for all 16 constituencies in Chennai district on this page with their party and profile details.

Where can I view the Chennai district MLA list with photos?

The complete Chennai district MLA list with photos, party affiliations, and constituency details is available right here on KnowYourMLA.

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