ஏற்காடு / Yercaud

Yercaud assembly constituency is located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, covering the taluks of Yercaud, Vazhapadi, and portions of Salem and Attur. With a total of 286,314 registered voters, the constituency has a slight majority of female voters, with 146,584 women and 139,714 men. The constituency has 318 polling booths and is classified as a General constituency, with no SC/ST reservation. Yercaud is a scenic hill station, known for its coffee plantations and natural beauty.

The constituency has a history of AIADMK dominance, with G. Chitra winning the 2021 election with 121,561 votes, securing a margin of 25,955. This was her second consecutive win, following her 2016 victory with 100,562 votes. The AIADMK has maintained a strong hold on the constituency, with C. Perumal winning in 2011 with 104,221 votes. However, the DMK has also had its share of victories, with C. Tamilselvan winning in 2006 with 48,791 votes. The constituency has seen a trend of increasing voter turnout, with the AIADMK emerging as the dominant force in recent years.

Yercaud constituency is part of the wider Kallakurichi Lok Sabha constituency and has been in existence since the 1957 election. The area is known for its coffee and spice plantations, and the town of Yercaud is a popular tourist destination. The constituency is also home to several industrial units, including textile and manufacturing plants. With its diverse economy and rich cultural heritage, Yercaud constituency is an important part of the Tamil Nadu electoral landscape.

The constituency has a relatively high number of polling booths, with 318 booths catering to the needs of its 286,314 registered voters. This infrastructure has helped to facilitate smooth voting processes in recent elections, with the constituency witnessing a steady increase in voter turnout.