Tamil Nadu Constituency-wise Votes Polled Comparison (2021 vs 2026)
Compare actual votes polled across all 234 Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies to discover where raw electoral participation increased the most between the 2021 and 2026 Assembly elections.
Statewide Votes Added
+3.09M
Largest Vote Addition
+66,826
SRIPERUMBUDUR
Highest Vote Growth
+25.29%
SRIPERUMBUDUR
Total Constituencies
234
Note on Methodology: The analysis and rankings on this page are calculated based on the total actual votes polled (absolute volume) rather than the votes polled percentage (turnout %). This provides a more accurate representation of raw electoral participation growth, as turnout percentages can be artificially skewed by large additions or deletions to the electoral rolls between elections.
Understanding Electoral Participation via Votes Polled
While turnout percentage is a common metric, it can be skewed by major revisions to the electoral rolls (such as the Special Intensive Revision). Analyzing constituency wise votes polled provides a much clearer picture of raw political engagement and the actual number of people walking to the booths.
This page provides a comprehensive Tamil Nadu election statistics report focusing on absolute vote growth between the 2021 and 2026 Assembly elections. By examining the total votes added, we can accurately track voting participation trends across Tamil Nadu. Comparing the raw votes polled 2021 vs 2026 reveals significant patterns, such as real mobilization surges in specific districts that might otherwise be hidden by electorate size changes.
Top 20 Constituencies by Votes Added
Top 20 Constituencies by Vote Growth %
Votes Growth Distribution
Number of constituencies falling into each vote growth percentage bucket.
District-wise Voting Statistics
| District | Total Votes Polled (2021) | Total Votes Polled (2026) | Total Votes Added | Avg Vote Growth % | Avg Turnout (2026) | Constituencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiruvallur | 24,60,818 | 27,02,230 | +2,41,412 | +9.81% | 85.05% | 10 |
| Coimbatore | 21,21,685 | 23,43,588 | +2,21,903 | +10.46% | 85.38% | 10 |
| Chengalpattu | 17,69,295 | 19,82,035 | +2,12,740 | +12.02% | 87.23% | 7 |
| Salem | 24,14,875 | 25,51,729 | +1,36,854 | +5.67% | 91.71% | 11 |
| Kancheepuram | 9,41,974 | 10,66,740 | +1,24,766 | +13.25% | 88.62% | 4 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 17,42,011 | 18,57,184 | +1,15,173 | +6.61% | 86.46% | 9 |
| Tiruppur | 16,56,717 | 17,71,187 | +1,14,470 | +6.91% | 89.46% | 8 |
| Krishnagiri | 12,44,916 | 13,55,927 | +1,11,011 | +8.92% | 86.79% | 6 |
| Madurai | 19,20,405 | 20,30,159 | +1,09,754 | +5.72% | 81.11% | 10 |
| Kallakurichi | 9,01,619 | 10,00,951 | +99,332 | +11.02% | 89.2% | 4 |
Showing top 10 districts by total votes added.
Constituency-wise Votes Polled
| Constituency | Votes (2026) | Votes Added | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.SRIPERUMBUDUR | 3,31,088 | +66,826 | +25.29% |
| 2.MADHAVARAM | 3,61,998 | +59,298 | +19.59% |
| 3.SHOLINGANALLUR | 4,47,295 | +58,940 | +15.18% |
| 4.KAVUNDAMPALAYAM | 3,63,991 | +54,073 | +17.45% |
| 5.CHENGALPATTU | 3,24,010 | +49,923 | +18.21% |
| 6.POONAMALLEE | 3,08,894 | +45,158 | +17.12% |
| 7.AVADI | 3,46,005 | +45,078 | +14.98% |
| 8.PALLADAM | 3,01,014 | +39,503 | +15.11% |
| 9.THIRUPORUR | 2,62,409 | +35,680 | +15.74% |
| 10.KINATHUKADAVU | 2,67,917 | +35,482 | +15.27% |
| 11.MADURAI EAST | 2,71,566 | +33,674 | +14.16% |
| 12.SULUR | 2,73,544 | +31,891 | +13.2% |
| 13.TAMBARAM | 2,78,809 | +29,841 | +11.99% |
| 14.RISHIVANDIYAM | 2,44,795 | +29,689 | +13.8% |
| 15.HOSUR | 2,77,770 | +29,672 | +11.96% |
| 16.THONDAMUTHUR | 2,58,549 | +28,018 | +12.15% |
| 17.ULUNDURPETTAI | 2,71,002 | +26,149 | +10.68% |
| 18.TIRUPPUR NORTH | 2,63,457 | +25,365 | +10.65% |
| 19.ALANDUR | 2,61,570 | +23,819 | +10.02% |
| 20.KALLAKURICHI | 2,49,626 | +23,768 | +10.52% |
| 21.RAMANATHAPURAM | 2,37,576 | +23,478 | +10.97% |
| 22.COIMBATORE NORTH | 2,26,109 | +23,310 | +11.49% |
| 23.VANIYAMBADI | 2,12,534 | +22,537 | +11.86% |
| 24.OMALUR | 2,71,119 | +22,092 | +8.87% |
| 25.HARUR | 2,20,042 | +21,477 | +10.82% |
Voting Volume Trends Across Tamil Nadu
Largest Increase in Actual Votes
The constituency of SRIPERUMBUDUR recorded the highest absolute surge in voter participation, recording 66,826 more votes compared to 2021. In terms of percentage growth in votes cast, SRIPERUMBUDUR led the state with a 25.29% increase.
Statewide Volume Comparison
Across Tamil Nadu, the total number of valid votes polled increased by 30,93,936. This occurred alongside a statewide electorate growth of -27,52,227 registered voters between the two elections.
District-wise Vote Additions
Thiruvallur district saw the largest influx of new voters casting their ballots, adding 2,41,412 votes across all its constituencies. On average, constituencies in this district saw their total votes grow by 9.81%.
Turnout Context
- Statewide average poll percentage for 2021: 76.95%
- Statewide average poll percentage for 2026: 86.25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Votes Added'?
Votes Added is the absolute difference between the total valid votes polled in the 2026 election and the 2021 election for a given constituency. This accounts for actual voter participation growth, rather than just percentage turnout which can fluctuate due to electorate size changes.
Which Tamil Nadu constituency had the highest increase in actual votes in 2026?
SRIPERUMBUDUR had the highest increase, adding 66,826 more votes compared to 2021.
How does the total 2026 voter participation compare with 2021?
Overall in Tamil Nadu, there were 30,93,936 more votes polled in 2026 compared to 2021.
Which district recorded the most new votes polled?
Thiruvallur district recorded the highest total increase in votes polled.