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231. Colachel
Total Electors
2,62,175
Votes Polled
1,67,205
Turnout
63.8%
Victory Margin
+26,028
Vote Share by Party
In the 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election, Colachel constituency was won by PRINCE J.G. of INC with 67,195 votes (40.2% vote share).
The runner-up was RAMESH P of BJP with 41,167 votes (24.6%). The victory margin was 26,028 votes (15.6% of total votes polled).
The constituency had 2,62,175 registered electors, of whom 1,67,205 cast their votes — a turnout of 63.8%. A total of 12 candidates contested this seat.
All Candidates
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes Polled | Vote % | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRINCE J.G. | INC | 67,195 | 40.2% | |
| 2 | RAMESH P | BJP | 41,167 | 24.6% | |
| 3 | PATCHAIMAL K.T. | ADMK | 39,218 | 23.5% | |
| 4 | SAMBATHCHANDRA R. | MDMK | 12,909 | 7.7% | |
| 5 | PRABAHARAN T. | NTK | 2,281 | 1.4% | |
| 6 | NOTA | NOTA | 1,593 | 0.9% | |
| 7 | ANTHONYMUTHU | CPI(ML)(L) | 1,000 | 0.6% | |
| 8 | ALEXANDERRAJKUMAR A | PMK | 772 | 0.5% | |
| 9 | SELVARAJ M | IND | 339 | 0.2% | |
| 10 | AAKHASHDHEV M | GMI | 277 | 0.2% | |
| 11 | CHRISTOPHER M. | IND | 230 | 0.1% | |
| 12 | NAGARAJAN K. | IND | 224 | 0.1% |