Theni

The geographic coordinates of Theni Lok Sabha constituency are: 10°00'38.9"N 77°28'51.6"E. Theni shares its borders with five other Lok Sabha constituencies. Other Lok Sabha constituencies adjacent to Theni are: Tamil Nadu: Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Kerala: Idukki. This constituency shares an inter-state border with: Kerala.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Raveendranath Kumar, P of AIADMK won in this seat defeating Elangovan, E V K S of INC by a margin of 76,693 votes which was 6.54% of the total votes cast for the seat. AIADMK had a vote share of 42.96% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, R Parthipan of AIADMK emerged victorious in this seat beating Pon Muthuramalingam of DMK by a margin of 3,14,532 votes which was 29.24% of the total votes polled in the constituency. AIADMK secured a vote share of 53.11% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Aaron Rashid J M of INC won this seat beating Thanga Tamilselvan of ADMK by a margin of 6,302 votes which was 0.79% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 42.54% in the seat.

Theni Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 21% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 0%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 76%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Theni Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 16,12,503 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 7,92,195 were male, 8,20,091 female and 217 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 15,61,040 registered voters, of which 7,92,195 were male, 7,85,365 female and 183 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 14,41,302 registered voters in this constituency, of which 7,20,709 were male, 7,20,492 female and 101 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 10,74,931 which included 5,36,631 male, and 5,38,300 female.

The number of service voters in Lok Sabha constituency was 6,989 in 2019, 8,253 in 2014 and 7,060 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 1,035, in 2019 it was 1,013, 1,000 in 2014 and 1,003 in 2009.

Theni Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 1 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 19, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 2 on Thursday, April 18, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 24, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Theni voted in Phase 1 on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

According the latest delimitation documents for 33. Theni Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Tamil Nadu: 190. Sholavandan (SC): Vadipatti Taluk Madurai North Taluk (Part) Siruvalai, Chellanagoundanpatti, Ariyur, Ambalathadi, Vittankulam, Vairavanatham, Vayalur, Sambakulam, Pillayarnatham, Moolakurichi, Thodaneri, Thenur, Samayanallur, Kallikudi, Keelanedugulam, Podumbu, Adalai, Pattakkurichchi and Kovilkurundhankulam villages; 197. Usilampatti: Usilampatti Taluk Peraiyur Taluk (Part) Elumalai RF, Peryampatti, Uthapuram, E. Kottaipatti, Tadayampatti, Manibamettupatti, Vannankulam, Perungamanallur, Kalappanpatti, Sembarani, Kuppalnatham, Chinnakattalai, Periyakattalai, Adikaripatti, Thirumanickam, Melathirumathikkunnam, Soolapuram, Seelinaickenpatti, Mallapuram, Thullukkuttinayakkanur, Pappinaickenpatti, Kudippatti, Kethuvarpatti, Jambalapuram, Avalseri, Sedapatti, Nagayapuram, Mangalrevu, Kudiseri, Aththipatti, Vandari, Vittalpatti, Saptur RF and Saptur villages. Elumalai (TP); 198. Andipatti: Andipatti Taluk Uthamapalayam Taluk (Part) Keelagudalur, Narayanathevanpatti and Vannathiparai RF villages. Kamayagoundanpatti (TP), Gudalur (TP) and Highwavys (TP); 199. Periyakulam (SC): Periyakulam Taluk Theni Taluk (Part) Unjampatty village. Theni Allinagaram (M); 200. Bodinayakanur: Bodinayakanur Taluk Theni Taluk (Part) Koduvilarpatty, Govindanagaram, Thadicherry, Thappukundu, Upparpatty, Kottur, Seelayampatty, Poomalaikundu and Jangalpatty villages. Palani Chettipatti (TP) and Veerapandi (TP). Uthamapalayam Taluk (Part) Pottipuram, Sankarapuram, Pulanandapuram, Markeyankottai and Pulikuthi villages. Kuchanur (TP) and Markeyankottai (TP); and 201. Cumbum: Uthamapalayam Taluk (Part) Thevaram, T. Meenatchipuram, Pannaipuram, Uthamapalayam, Mallingapuram, Gohilapuram, Rayappanpatti, Alagapuri, Muthulapuram, Chinnaovulapuram, Erasakkanayackanur, Kanniservaipatti, Erasakkanayackanur Hills, Veppampatti and Seepalakottai villages. Chinnamanur (M), Odaipatti (TP), Thevaram (TP), Pannaipuram (TP), Kombai (TP), Uthamapalayam (TP), Hanumanthanpatti (TP), Pudupatti (TP) and Cumbum (M).

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Theni constituency was 69.84%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 75%, while it was 75% in 2014 and 74% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -5.33% compared to the 2019 turnout.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Raveendranath Kumar, P of AIADMK won in this constituency beating Elangovan, E V K S of INC by a margin of 76,693 votes which was 6.54% of the total votes cast. In 2014, R Parthipan of AIADMK was the winner in this seat beating Pon Muthuramalingam of DMK by a margin of 3,14,532 votes which was 29.24% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Aaron Rashid J M of INC won this seat defeating Thanga Tamilselvan of ADMK by a margin of 6,302 votes which was 0.79% of the total votes polled for the seat.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Raveendranath Kumar, P of AIADMK had a vote share of 42.96% in this seat.

In 2014, R Parthipan of AIADMK secured a vote share of 53.11% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Aaron Rashid J M of INC got a vote share of 42.54% in Theni.