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பெரம்பூர் / Perambur

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சென்னை / CHENNAI

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Assembly Overview

Booths

284

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Male Voters

145.1K

145,072

Female Voters

150.7K

150,696

Transgender

92

Total Voters

295.9K

295,860

Vote Transfer: Last 2 Elections

20212026
DMK1.1LAIADMK50KNTK20KOthers23KNon-voters1.2LTVK1.2LDMK67KNon-voters22K
DMK
AIADMK
NTK
Others
Non-voters
TVK
PMK

Block height = votes. Ribbons connect the same party across elections. Parties with no ribbon are new entrants or did not contest.

Past Winning Histories

Election Timeline

2026
TVK
+26.3%
2021
DMK
+27.6%
2016
AIADMK
+0.3%
2011
CPI(M)
+10.8%
2006
CPI(M)
+1.5%
2001
CPI(M)
+13.0%
1996
DMK
+43.3%
1991
AIADMK
+13.3%
1989
DMK
+32.8%
1984
DMK
+7.2%
1980
DMK
+9.2%
1977
DMK
+16.9%
1971
DMK
+13.8%
1967
DMK
+9.0%
1962
INC
+11.0%
1957
Independent
+2.0%
1952
Socialist
+8.0%

Longest Streak

DMK

6 wins (1967-1989)

Closest Race

2016

Margin: 519

Biggest Landslide

DMK

1996 (+58.4K)

Total Elections

17

Since 1952

Winning Histories since ADMK formed

2026TVK logoTVK

C. JOSEPH VIJAY

2021DMK logoDMK

R. D. Sekar

2016AIADMK logoAIADMK

P. Vetrivel

Vote Shares by Party

2026 Vote Share

TVK59.8%
DMK33.1%
PMK4.3%
NTK2.5%
None of the Above0.3%

Historical Vote Share

Stacked vote shares by party for each election year

Gender Distribution

Females are higher in this district
Male49.03%

145,072

Female50.93%

150,696

Transgender0.03%

92

Caste Demographics

Caste Demographics

Naidu28%
Vanniars20%
Muslims10%
Mudaliyar7%
Paraiyar5%
Others30%

Based on estimated caste census data

Population Changes since 2019

Male

+206
+0.14%

206 male voters

2025

145.1K

145,072

2019

144.9K

144,866

Female

+2.0K
+1.35%

2,012 female voters

2025

150.7K

150,696

2019

148.7K

148,684

Transgender

+33
+55.93%

33 transgender voters

2025

92

92

2019

59

59

Total

+2.3K
+0.77%

2,251 total voters

2025

295.9K

295,860

2019

293.6K

293,609

Most Winning Parties since ADMK formed

DMK leader
DMK logoDMK

6

Wins

VS
+3
C
CPI(M) logoCPI(M)

3

Wins

About this Constituency

The Perambur assembly constituency is located in the Chennai district of Tamil Nadu, covering the city of Perambur. With a total of 295,860 registered voters, the constituency has 145,072 male voters and 150,696 female voters, making it a significant electoral hub in the state. The constituency has 284 polling booths and is classified as a General constituency, with no SC/ST reservation. Perambur is part of the Chennai North Lok Sabha constituency and is one of the 234 State Legislative Assembly Constituencies in Tamil Nadu.

The Perambur constituency has witnessed a fascinating political history, with the DMK and AIADMK being the dominant forces. In the 2021 assembly elections, R. D. Sekar of the DMK won the seat with 105,267 votes, securing a margin of 54,976. This victory marked a significant shift in the constituency's political landscape, as the AIADMK had won the seat in 2016 with P. Vetrivel securing 79,974 votes. The CPI(M) had also enjoyed a strong presence in the constituency, with A. Soundararajan winning the seat in 2011 with 84,668 votes. The constituency has seen a mix of DMK and AIADMK dominance over the years, with the CPI(M) occasionally upsetting the applecart.

Perambur is a significant constituency in the Chennai district, with a rich history and cultural heritage. The area is home to several industries and historical sites, making it an important hub for the state's economy and tourism. The constituency's voter demographics are diverse, with a mix of urban and rural populations. The area's accessibility and infrastructure have improved over the years, with the presence of several polling booths ensuring that voters can exercise their franchise with ease.

The Perambur constituency has seen a steady increase in voter turnout over the years, with the 2021 elections witnessing a significant surge in voting percentages. With 284 polling booths spread across the constituency, voters have easy access to exercise their franchise. The constituency's electoral landscape is expected to remain dynamic, with the DMK and AIADMK likely to remain the dominant forces in the coming years.

AI-generated summary based on Wikipedia and election data

Economy & Local Information

Perambur constituency is primarily known for its manufacturing sector, particularly in the automotive and railway industries, with Integral Coach Factory (ICF) being a major employer. The area is also home to several small-scale engineering and textile trading businesses. The constituency has a strong presence of railway-related industries and is a major transportation hub in Chennai.

Economic Composition

40%
25%
20%
Manufacturing 40%
Services/IT 25%
Small Business/Retail 20%
Agriculture 5%
Others 10%

Major Industries

Integral Coach Factory (ICF)
Chennai Central Railway Workshop
Automotive manufacturing
Textile mills
IT corridor

Top Employers

Integral Coach Factory (ICF) (~10
000 workers)
Southern Railway
Ashok Leyland
TVS Motor Company

Local Business Types

Textile tradingSmall-scale engineeringFood processingRetail trade

Commercial Landmarks

Perambur MarketChennai Central Railway StationIntegral Coach Factory (ICF) EstateAgaram Junction commercial area

Education

  • Government Polytechnic CollegePolytechnic
  • Perambur Government Higher Secondary SchoolSchool
  • St. Mary's Matriculation Higher Secondary SchoolSchool
  • Chennai Institute of TechnologyEngineering

Healthcare

  • Government Stanley HospitalGovernment
  • Apollo HospitalMulti-specialty
  • ESI HospitalGovernment
  • Perambur Railway HospitalRailway

Transport

  • Perambur Railway StationRailway
  • Chennai Central Railway StationRailway
  • Agaram Junction Bus StopBus Stop
  • NH-4Highway

Landmarks

  • Perambur Market
  • Chennai Central Railway Station
  • Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Estate
  • Agaram Junction commercial area