Nilambur Assembly constituency
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Nilambur Assembly constituency is one of the 140 state legislative assembly constituencies in Kerala in southern India. It is also one of the seven state legislative assembly constituencies included in Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency.
Infobox
Country
India
Region
South India
State
Kerala
District
Malappuram
Lok Sabha constituency
Wayanad
Established
1965
Total electors
2,25,356 (2021)
Reservation
None
Party
INC
Elected year
2025
Tables
· Local self-governed segments
Nilambur
Nilambur
Sl no.
1
Name
Nilambur
Status (Grama panchayat/Municipality)
Municipality
Taluk
Nilambur
Vazhikadavu
Vazhikadavu
Sl no.
2
Name
Vazhikadavu
Status (Grama panchayat/Municipality)
Grama panchayat
Taluk
Nilambur
Moothedam
Moothedam
Sl no.
3
Name
Moothedam
Status (Grama panchayat/Municipality)
Grama panchayat
Taluk
Nilambur
Edakkara
Edakkara
Sl no.
4
Name
Edakkara
Status (Grama panchayat/Municipality)
Grama panchayat
Taluk
Nilambur
Pothukal
Pothukal
Sl no.
5
Name
Pothukal
Status (Grama panchayat/Municipality)
Grama panchayat
Taluk
Nilambur
Chungathara
Chungathara
Sl no.
6
Name
Chungathara
Status (Grama panchayat/Municipality)
Grama panchayat
Taluk
Nilambur
Karulayi
Karulayi
Sl no.
7
Name
Karulayi
Status (Grama panchayat/Municipality)
Grama panchayat
Taluk
Nilambur
Amarambalam
Amarambalam
Sl no.
8
Name
Amarambalam
Status (Grama panchayat/Municipality)
Grama panchayat
Taluk
Nilambur
| Sl no. | Name | Status (Grama panchayat/Municipality) | Taluk |
| 1 | Nilambur | Municipality | Nilambur |
| 2 | Vazhikadavu | Grama panchayat | Nilambur |
| 3 | Moothedam | Grama panchayat | Nilambur |
| 4 | Edakkara | Grama panchayat | Nilambur |
| 5 | Pothukal | Grama panchayat | Nilambur |
| 6 | Chungathara | Grama panchayat | Nilambur |
| 7 | Karulayi | Grama panchayat | Nilambur |
| 8 | Amarambalam | Grama panchayat | Nilambur |
· Members of Legislative Assembly
K. Kunhali
1967
1967–1970
K. Kunhali
Election
1967
NiyamaSabha
3rd
Name
K. Kunhali
Party
Communist Party of India
Tenure
1967 – 1970
M. P. Gangadharan
1970
1970–1977
M. P. Gangadharan
Election
1970
NiyamaSabha
4th
Name
M. P. Gangadharan
Party
Indian National Congress
Tenure
1970 – 1977
Aryadan Muhammed
Aryadan Muhammed
Election
1977
NiyamaSabha
5th
Name
Aryadan Muhammed
Party
1977 – 1980
C. Haridas
C. Haridas
Election
1980
NiyamaSabha
6th
Name
C. Haridas
Party
Indian National Congress
Tenure
1980
1980 - 1982
1980 - 1982
Election
1980*
NiyamaSabha
Aryadan Muhammed
Name
1980 - 1982
T. K. Hamza
1982
1982–1987
T. K. Hamza
Election
1982
NiyamaSabha
7th
Name
T. K. Hamza
Party
Independent politician
Tenure
1982 – 1987
Aryadan Muhammed
1987
1987–1991
Aryadan Muhammed
Election
1987
NiyamaSabha
8th
Name
Aryadan Muhammed
Party
Indian National Congress
Tenure
1987 – 1991
1991 – 1996
1991 – 1996
Election
1991
NiyamaSabha
9th
Name
1991 – 1996
1996 – 2001
1996 – 2001
Election
1996
NiyamaSabha
10th
Name
1996 – 2001
2001 – 2006
2001 – 2006
Election
2001
NiyamaSabha
11th
Name
2001 – 2006
2006 – 2011
2006 – 2011
Election
2006
NiyamaSabha
12th
Name
2006 – 2011
2011 – 2016
2011 – 2016
Election
2011
NiyamaSabha
13th
Name
2011 – 2016
P. V. Anvar
2016
2016–2021
P. V. Anvar
Election
2016
NiyamaSabha
14th
Name
P. V. Anvar
Party
Independent politician
Tenure
2016 - 2021
2021-2025
2021-2025
Election
2021
NiyamaSabha
15th
Name
2021-2025
| Election | NiyamaSabha | Name | Party | Tenure | |
| 1967 | 3rd | K. Kunhali | Communist Party of India | 1967 – 1970 | |
| 1970 | 4th | M. P. Gangadharan | Indian National Congress | 1970 – 1977 | |
| 1977 | 5th | Aryadan Muhammed | 1977 – 1980 | ||
| 1980 | 6th | C. Haridas | Indian National Congress | 1980 | |
| 1980* | Aryadan Muhammed | 1980 - 1982 | |||
| 1982 | 7th | T. K. Hamza | Independent politician | 1982 – 1987 | |
| 1987 | 8th | Aryadan Muhammed | Indian National Congress | 1987 – 1991 | |
| 1991 | 9th | 1991 – 1996 | |||
| 1996 | 10th | 1996 – 2001 | |||
| 2001 | 11th | 2001 – 2006 | |||
| 2006 | 12th | 2006 – 2011 | |||
| 2011 | 13th | 2011 – 2016 | |||
| 2016 | 14th | P. V. Anvar | Independent politician | 2016 - 2021 | |
| 2021 | 15th | 2021-2025 | |||
| 2025* | Aryadan Shoukath | Indian National Congress | Incumbent | ||
2025 by-election: Nilambur[5] · Detailed election results › 2025 by-election › By political party
Majority
Majority
Party
Majority
Party
11,077
Candidate
6.29
Turnout
Turnout
Party
Turnout
Party
175,989
Candidate
75.27%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | mw- ±% | |
| INC | Aryadan Shoukath | 77,737 | 44.17 | 1.17 | |
| CPI(M) | M. Swaraj | 66,660 | 37.88 | 9.02 | |
| AITC | P. V. Anvar | 19,760 | 11.23 | N/A | |
| BJP | Mohan George | 8,648 | 4.91 | 0.05 | |
| SDPI | Sadik Naduthodi | 2,075 | 1.18 | 0.71 | |
| NOTA | None of the above | 630 | 0.36 | ||
| Majority | 11,077 | 6.29 | |||
| Turnout | 175,989 | 75.27% | |||
| INC gain from Independent | Swing | ||||
· Detailed election results › 2025 by-election › By local self-governed segment
Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Indian National Congress
Votes
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Votes
All India Trinamool Congress
Votes
Lead
Amarambalam
Amarambalam
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Amarambalam
Votes
10065
Votes
9814
Votes
2447
Votes
704
Chungathara
Chungathara
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Chungathara
Votes
10426
Votes
9039
Votes
2824
Votes
1287
Edakkara
Edakkara
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Edakkara
Votes
7739
Votes
6569
Votes
2122
Votes
1170
Karulai
Karulai
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Karulai
Votes
6403
Votes
6533
Votes
1870
Votes
118
Moothedam
Moothedam
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Moothedam
Votes
7986
Votes
5924
Votes
2216
Votes
2067
Nilambur
Nilambur
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Nilambur
Votes
14362
Votes
10393
Votes
2124
Votes
3967
Pothukal
Pothukal
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Pothukal
Votes
7851
Votes
7461
Votes
1585
Votes
307
Vazhikkadavu
Vazhikkadavu
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Vazhikkadavu
Votes
12255
Votes
10426
Votes
4544
Votes
1829
| Status (Gram panchayat/municipality) | Votes | ||||
| Indian National Congress | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | All India Trinamool Congress | Lead | ||
| Amarambalam | 10065 | 9814 | 2447 | 704 | |
| Chungathara | 10426 | 9039 | 2824 | 1287 | |
| Edakkara | 7739 | 6569 | 2122 | 1170 | |
| Karulai | 6403 | 6533 | 1870 | 118 | |
| Moothedam | 7986 | 5924 | 2216 | 2067 | |
| Nilambur | 14362 | 10393 | 2124 | 3967 | |
| Pothukal | 7851 | 7461 | 1585 | 307 | |
| Vazhikkadavu | 12255 | 10426 | 4544 | 1829 | |
2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Nilambur · Detailed election results › 2021 › By political party
Margin of victory
Margin of victory
Party
Margin of victory
Party
2,700
Candidate
1.54
Turnout
Turnout
Party
Turnout
Party
173,205
Candidate
76.6
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| CPI(M) | P. V. Anvar | 81,227 | 46.9 | ||
| INC | V. V. Prakash | 78,527 | 40.03 | ||
| BJP | T. K. Ashokkumar | 8,500 | 4.96 | ||
| SDPI | K. Babu Mani | 3,281 | 1.89 | ||
| Independent | Sajadurahman C.P. | 559 | 0.32 | ||
| ICSP | Anila Mathew | 509 | 0.29 | ||
| NOTA | None of the above | 507 | 0.29 | ||
| Margin of victory | 2,700 | 1.54 | |||
| Turnout | 173,205 | 76.6 | |||
| Independent hold | Swing | ||||
· Detailed election results › 2021 › By local self-governed segment
Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Indian National Congress
Votes
Bharatiya Janata Party
Votes
Independent (P. V. Anvar)
Amarambalam
Amarambalam
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Amarambalam
Votes
9746
Votes
1446
Votes
11,238
Chungathara
Chungathara
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Chungathara
Votes
11,347
Votes
1072
Votes
11,033
Edakkara
Edakkara
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Edakkara
Votes
7,745
Votes
1022
Votes
7,757
Karulai
Karulai
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Karulai
Votes
6159
Votes
501
Votes
7605
Moothedam
Moothedam
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Moothedam
Votes
8915
Votes
690
Votes
6584
Nilambur
Nilambur
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Nilambur
Votes
11,673
Votes
1464
Votes
13,200
Pothukal
Pothukal
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Pothukal
Votes
7813
Votes
860
Votes
8319
Vazhikkadavu
Vazhikkadavu
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Vazhikkadavu
Votes
13,436
Votes
1367
Votes
13,471
| Status (Gram panchayat/municipality) | Votes | ||
| Indian National Congress | Bharatiya Janata Party | Independent (P. V. Anvar) | |
| Amarambalam | 9746 | 1446 | 11,238 |
| Chungathara | 11,347 | 1072 | 11,033 |
| Edakkara | 7,745 | 1022 | 7,757 |
| Karulai | 6159 | 501 | 7605 |
| Moothedam | 8915 | 690 | 6584 |
| Nilambur | 11,673 | 1464 | 13,200 |
| Pothukal | 7813 | 860 | 8319 |
| Vazhikkadavu | 13,436 | 1367 | 13,471 |
2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Nilambur · Detailed election results › 2016 › By political party
Margin of victory
Margin of victory
Party
Margin of victory
Party
11,504
Candidate
7.08%
Votes
2.98
Turnout
Turnout
Party
Turnout
Party
162,503
Candidate
78.83%
Votes
0.89
Registered electors
Registered electors
Party
Registered electors
Party
206,132
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| CPI(M) | P. V. Anvar | 77,858 | 47.91% | − | |
| INC | Aryadan Shoukath | 66,354 | 40.83% | 7.81 | |
| BDJS | Girish Mekkatt | 12,284 | 7.56% | − | |
| SDPI | K. Babu Mani | 4,751 | 2.92% | 1.04 | |
| NOTA | None of the above | 1,256 | 0.77% | − | |
| Margin of victory | 11,504 | 7.08% | 2.98 | ||
| Turnout | 162,503 | 78.83% | 0.89 | ||
| Registered electors | 206,132 | ||||
| Independent gain from INC | Swing | ||||
· Detailed election results › 2016 › By local self-governed segment
Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Indian National Congress
Votes
Bharath Dharma Jana Sena
Votes
Independent (P. V. Anvar)
Amarambalam
Amarambalam
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Amarambalam
Votes
8379
Votes
1909
Votes
11,080
Chungathara
Chungathara
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Chungathara
Votes
9586
Votes
1964
Votes
9890
Edakkara
Edakkara
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Edakkara
Votes
6195
Votes
1919
Votes
7,486
Karulai
Karulai
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Karulai
Votes
5560
Votes
533
Votes
7030
Moothedam
Moothedam
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Moothedam
Votes
7048
Votes
822
Votes
6830
Nilambur
Nilambur
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Nilambur
Votes
11,241
Votes
1659
Votes
14,011
Pothukal
Pothukal
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Pothukal
Votes
7069
Votes
1363
Votes
8009
Vazhikkadavu
Vazhikkadavu
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Vazhikkadavu
Votes
10,917
Votes
1986
Votes
13,079
| Status (Gram panchayat/municipality) | Votes | ||
| Indian National Congress | Bharath Dharma Jana Sena | Independent (P. V. Anvar) | |
| Amarambalam | 8379 | 1909 | 11,080 |
| Chungathara | 9586 | 1964 | 9890 |
| Edakkara | 6195 | 1919 | 7,486 |
| Karulai | 5560 | 533 | 7030 |
| Moothedam | 7048 | 822 | 6830 |
| Nilambur | 11,241 | 1659 | 14,011 |
| Pothukal | 7069 | 1363 | 8009 |
| Vazhikkadavu | 10,917 | 1986 | 13,079 |
2011 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Nilambur · Detailed election results › 2011 › By political party
Margin of victory
Margin of victory
Party
Margin of victory
Party
5,598
Candidate
4.10%
Turnout
Turnout
Party
Turnout
Party
136,358
Candidate
77.94%
Registered electors
Registered electors
Party
Registered electors
Party
174,945
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| INC | Aryadan Muhammed | 66,331 | 48.64% | ||
| Independent | M. Thomas Mathew | 60,733 | 44.54% | ||
| BJP | K. C. Velayudhan | 4,425 | 3.25% | ||
| SDPI | C. G. Unni | 2,566 | 1.88% | ||
| BSP | Thariyan Kiliyan | 1,291 | 0.95% | ||
| Independent | Thomas Mathew | 1,012 | 0.74% | − | |
| Margin of victory | 5,598 | 4.10% | |||
| Turnout | 136,358 | 77.94% | |||
| Registered electors | 174,945 | ||||
| INC hold | Swing | ||||
· Detailed election results › 2011 › By local self-governed segment
Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Indian National Congress
Votes
Bharatiya Janata Party
Votes
Independent (M. Thomas Mathew)
Amarambalam
Amarambalam
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Amarambalam
Votes
8363
Votes
1008
Votes
7929
Chungathara
Chungathara
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Chungathara
Votes
9690
Votes
493
Votes
8745
Edakkara
Edakkara
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Edakkara
Votes
7286
Votes
562
Votes
6371
Karulai
Karulai
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Karulai
Votes
5069
Votes
277
Votes
4822
Moothedam
Moothedam
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Moothedam
Votes
5690
Votes
368
Votes
4968
Nilambur
Nilambur
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Nilambur
Votes
12,454
Votes
669
Votes
11,280
Pothukal
Pothukal
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Pothukal
Votes
7182
Votes
463
Votes
6743
Vazhikkadavu
Vazhikkadavu
Status (Gram panchayat/municipality)
Vazhikkadavu
Votes
10,383
Votes
583
Votes
9572
| Status (Gram panchayat/municipality) | Votes | ||
| Indian National Congress | Bharatiya Janata Party | Independent (M. Thomas Mathew) | |
| Amarambalam | 8363 | 1008 | 7929 |
| Chungathara | 9690 | 493 | 8745 |
| Edakkara | 7286 | 562 | 6371 |
| Karulai | 5069 | 277 | 4822 |
| Moothedam | 5690 | 368 | 4968 |
| Nilambur | 12,454 | 669 | 11,280 |
| Pothukal | 7182 | 463 | 6743 |
| Vazhikkadavu | 10,383 | 583 | 9572 |
References
- www.ceo.kerala.gov.inhttp://www.ceo.kerala.gov.in/pdf/GE-2021/VoterTurnout2021.pdf
- "State Assembly Constituencies in Malappuram district, Kerala"https://malappuram.nic.in/constituencies
- "Local Self Governments in Assembly Constituencies of Malappuram District"http://www.ceo.kerala.gov.in/malappuram.html
- "Members of Kerala Legislative Assembly: Nilambur"https://www.mapsofindia.com/assemblypolls/kerala/nilambur-assembly-constituency-map.html
- "Assembly bypoll results highlights: Congress wins Nilambur; AAP wins a seat each in Gujarat, Punjab; Trinamool bags Bengal's Kaliganj; BJP retains Kadi in Gujarat"https://web.archive.org/web/20250623125254/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/assembly-bypoll-results-nilambur-ludhiana-kaliganj-visavadar-kadi-live-updates-june-23-2025/article69726381.ece