Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
PUC
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 10.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
35,028 Votes
Win Rate
50%
VAITHILINGAM, R. is the incumbent MLA of Orathanadu Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 35,028 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Lean
This constituency shows lean election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
Swing between parties
No single party has consistently dominated recent elections.
Turnout Trend
Increasing
Voter turnout has increasing in recent elections.
Elector Profile
Female-led electorate
Female voters outnumber male voters in this constituency.
Political Stability
High change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 233,542 | 195,304 | 83.63% |
| 2021 | 231,555 | 191,840 | 82.5% |
| 2016 | 225,366 | 180,023 | 79.88% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in orathanadu
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin | Full Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | VAITHILINGAM, R. | DMK DMK | 35,028 | View |
| 2021 | VAITHILINGAM, R. | AIADMK AIADMK | 28,835 | View |
| 2016 | RAMCHANDRAN, M. | DMK DMK | 3,645 | View |
Election Intelligence
How does orathanadu compare to the statewide trends? Explore the full 2026 assembly election analysis to see performance across all 234 seats, regional patterns, and candidate analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current MLA of Orathanadu?
VAITHILINGAM, R. from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Orathanadu constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Orathanadu?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Orathanadu was 83.63%.