அருப்புக்கோட்டை / Aruppukkottai

The Aruppukkottai assembly constituency is located in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, covering the Aruppukkottai and Kariapatti taluks. With a total of 221,295 registered voters, the constituency has a slight female voter majority, with 113,865 women voters compared to 107,404 male voters. The constituency has 255 polling booths and is classified as a General constituency, with no SC/ST reservation. Aruppukkottai is a significant urban centre in the district, known for its textile industry and historical sites such as the Aruppukkottai Kamarajar Memorial.

The Aruppukkottai constituency has witnessed a mix of DMK and AIADMK dominance in recent years. In the 2021 assembly elections, K. K. S. S. R. Ramachandran of the DMK won the seat with 91,040 votes, securing a margin of 39,034 votes. This marked a significant increase in the DMK's vote share, which had also won the seat in 2016 with 81,485 votes. However, the AIADMK had won the seat in 2011 with 76,546 votes, indicating a closely contested constituency. The DMK's Thangam Thenarasu had also won the seat in 2006, while the AIADMK's K. K. Sivasamy had secured the seat in 2001.

The Aruppukkottai constituency is significant due to its strategic location in the Virudhunagar district, which is known for its textile and manufacturing industries. The constituency is also home to several historical sites, including the Aruppukkottai Kamarajar Memorial, which attracts tourists and locals alike. The area is predominantly urban, with a significant population engaged in the textile industry. The constituency's election results often reflect the broader political trends in the state, with the DMK and AIADMK being the dominant players.

With 255 polling booths, the constituency has a relatively high number of polling stations, ensuring easier access to voters. The voter turnout in the constituency has been steadily increasing over the years, reflecting the growing political awareness and participation among the electorate.