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Chidambaram is assembly constituency number 158 of 234 in Tamil Nadu, in Cuddalore district. The next election is expected in April–May 2031.
Current MLA
Thamimun Ansari M
Dravida Munnetra KazhagamMember of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for Chidambaram, elected in 2026.
Full profile →Chidambaram at a glance
- Seat number158
- DistrictCuddalore
- StateTamil Nadu
- Electors (2026)231,236
- ReservedGeneral
- Lok Sabha seatChidambaram
- Assembly size234 (majority 118)
Chidambaram 2026 election result
Thamimun Ansari M of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Chidambaram in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election with 69,739 votes (35.48%), defeating K. A. Pandian of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by 5,747 votes. Turnout was 85.20%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamimun Ansari M | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 69,739 | 35.48% |
| K. A. Pandian | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 63,992 | 32.55% |
| Nedunchezhiyan | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | 54,584 | 27.77% |
| Thamizh | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 6,169 | 3.14% |
Margin 5,747 votes. Figures as published for the 2026 Tamil Nadu election and shown only where two independent compilations agree.
हिंदी में जानकारी
Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu की 234 विधानसभा सीटों में से एक है और Cuddalore ज़िले में आती है। इस सीट का क्रमांक 158 है। यहाँ लगभग 2,31,236 मतदाता हैं। यह सीट सामान्य (अनारक्षित) है। लोकसभा चुनाव में यह क्षेत्र Chidambaram संसदीय सीट के अंतर्गत आता है।
वर्तमान विधायक — Thamimun Ansari M (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), 2026 के विधानसभा चुनाव में निर्वाचित। Thamimun Ansari M का पूरा प्रोफ़ाइल देखें।
मतदाता सूची में अपना नाम देखने, नया वोटर आईडी बनवाने या उसमें सुधार कराने के लिए मतदाता गाइड देखें। यदि आप चुनाव लड़ने की तैयारी कर रहे हैं तो चुनाव प्रचार सेवाएँ देखें।
Other seats in Cuddalore district
- Tittakudi Seat 151 · Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
- Virudhachalam Seat 152 · Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
- Neyveli Seat 153 · All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
- Panruti Seat 154 · All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
- Cuddalore Seat 155 · Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
- Kurinjipadi Seat 156 · Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
- Bhuvanagiri Seat 157 · All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
- Kattumannarkoil Seat 159 · Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi
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- Who is the current MLA of Chidambaram?
- Thamimun Ansari M of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the sitting MLA for Chidambaram, elected in 2026.
- When is the next election in Chidambaram?
- The next Tamil Nadu assembly election is expected in April–May 2031. The Election Commission of India announces exact dates roughly 60 days beforehand.
- Who won Chidambaram in the 2026 election, and by what margin?
- Thamimun Ansari M of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Chidambaram in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election with 69,739 votes (35.48%), defeating K. A. Pandian of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by 5,747 votes. Turnout was 85.20%.
- Which district is Chidambaram in?
- Chidambaram assembly constituency is in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu.
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