Muvattupuzha Assembly constituency

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Muvattupuzha
Constituency No. 86 for the Kerala Legislative Assembly
Eranakulam district wise kerala assambly election 2016 constituency map.svg
Muvattupuzha within Ernakulam district
Constituency details
Country India
Region South India
State Kerala
District Ernakulam
Lok Sabha constituency Idukki
Established1957
Total electors1,91,222 (2021)
ReservationNone
Member of Legislative Assembly
15th Kerala Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Party Indian National Congress hand logo.svg INC
Alliance   UDF
Elected year 2021

Muvattupuzha Assembly constituency is one of the 140 state legislative assembly constituencies in Kerala, India. It is one of the seven assembly segments that constitute the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency. [1] Since 2021, it has been represented by Mathew Kuzhalnadan of the Indian National Congress.

Contents

Local self-governed segments

Muvattupuzha Assembly constituency is composed of the following local self-governed segments: [2]

Sl no.NameStatus (Grama panchayat/Municipality) Taluk
1 Muvattupuzha Municipality Muvattupuzha
2 Arakuzha Grama panchayat
3 Avoly
4 Ayavana
5 Kalloorkkad
6 Manjalloor
7 Marady
8 Paipra
9 Palakkuzha
10 Valakam
11 Paingottoor Kothamangalam
12 Pothanikkad

Members of Legislative Assembly

The following list contains all the members of the Kerala Legislative Assembly who have represented the Muvattupuzha Assembly constituency during various legislative assemblies.

ElectionNiyama
Sabha		NamePartyTenure
1957 1st K. M. George Indian National Congress 1957–1960
1960 2nd1960–1965
1967 3rd P. V. Abraham Communist Party of India 1967–1970
1970 4th Pennamma Jacob Independent 1970–1977
1977 5th P. C. Joseph Kerala Congress 1977–1980
1980 6thV. V. Joseph Kerala Congress (Joseph) 1980–1982
1982 7th1982–1987
1987 8thA. V. Isaac Independent 1987–1991
1991 9th Johnny Nellore Kerala Congress (M) 1991–1996
1996 10th Kerala Congress (Jacob) 1996–2001
2001 11th2001–2006
2006 12th Babu Paul Communist Party of India 2006–2011
2011 13th Joseph Vazhakkan Indian National Congress 2011–2016
2016 14th Eldo Abraham Communist Party of India 2016–2021
2021 15th Mathew Kuzhalnadan Indian National Congress Incumbent

Election results

Percentage change (±%) denotes the change in the number of votes from the immediate previous election.

2021

There were 1,91,222 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 2021 Kerala Assembly election. [3]

2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
INC Mathew Kuzhalnadan 74,425 44.63 Increase2.svg1.93
CPI Eldo Abraham 68,26440.36Decrease2.svg8.91
Twenty 20 PartyAdv. C. N. Prakash13,5359.38–
BJP Jiji Joseph7,5275.21Decrease2.svg1.63
NOTA None of the above4270.30Decrease2.svg0.15
SUCI C. K. Thampi1760.12–
Margin of victory6,9614.27Decrease2.svg2.30
Turnout 1,45,00575.83Decrease2.svg4.32
INC gain from CPI Swing Increase2.svg1.93

2016

There were 1,77,939 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 2016 Kerala Assembly election. [4]

2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
CPI Eldo Abraham 70,269 49.27 Increase2.svg3.81
INC Joseph Vazhackan 60,89442.70Decrease2.svg7.20
BJP P. J. Thomas9,7596.84Increase2.svg3.08
NOTA None of the above6350.45–
PDP P. K. Aboobacker Thangal5120.36–
SDPI P. P. Moideenkunju4260.30–
Independent Justin T. D.1210.08–
Margin of victory9,3756.57Increase2.svg2.13
Turnout 1,42,61680.15Increase2.svg4.87
CPI gain from INC Swing Increase2.svg3.81

2011

There were 1,54,440 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 2011 Kerala Assembly election. [5]

2011 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
INC Joseph Vazhackan 58,012 49.90 –
CPI Babu Paul 52,84945.46Decrease2.svg5.07
BJP Jiji Joseph4,3673.76Increase2.svg1.02
Independent Biju Sreedharan5460.47–
BSP Boby Kaloor4870.42–
Margin of victory5,1634.44Decrease2.svg9.38
Turnout 1,16,26175.28Increase2.svg8.61
INC gain from CPI Swing

2006

There were 1,43,555 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 2006 Kerala Assembly election. [6]

2006 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
CPI Babu Paul 48,338 50.53 Increase2.svg7.58
DIC Adv. Johnny Nellore 35,11336.70–
Independent P. C. Cyriac5,4075.65–
Independent Johny3,0622.20–
BJP P. R. Vijayakumar2,6252.74Decrease2.svg0.49
Independent Thomas Kallan3840.40–
Independent Tom Jose3060.32–
Independent Yokacharya Neelan Kallara2150.23–
Independent Shiju Kuriakose2200.22–
Margin of victory13,22513.82Increase2.svg5.36
Turnout 95,70666.67Decrease2.svg3.82
CPI gain from KC(J) Swing Increase2.svg7.58

2001

There were 1,49,151 registered voters in Muvattupuzha constituency for the 2001 Kerala Assembly election. [7]

2001 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
KC(J) Johnny Nellore 54,031 51.41 Increase2.svg1.82
CPI George Kunnappilly45,13842.95–
BJP P. C. Muraleedharan3,3953.23Increase2.svg0.11
Independent Adv. Tom Jose2,5422.42–
Margin of victory8,8938.46Decrease2.svg1.64
Turnout 1,05,13170.49Decrease2.svg1.32
KC(J) hold Swing Increase2.svg1.82

1996

There were 1,42,720 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 1996 Kerala Assembly election. [8]

1996 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
KC(J) Johnny Nellore 47,841 49.59 –
Independent P. M. Thomas38,14538.54–
Independent Alias Eradikunnel4,6024.77–
BJP M. N. Gangadharan3,0143.12Decrease2.svg0.02
Independent C. M. Musthafa7610.79–
Independent Cherian Varughese6180.64–
Independent John Abraham2620.27–
Independent A. M. Thomas2390.25–
Independent Paulosekutty Vargese1950.20–
Independent Thomas Ulahannan1840.19–
Independent Joy Kurian1720.18–
Independent Jayan Kunjunellan1520.16–
Independent Kuruvilla Joseph1500.16–
Independent John Joseph1380.14–
Margin of victory9,69610.10Increase2.svg6.48
Turnout 1,02,04471.50Decrease2.svg5.27
KC(J) gain from KC(M) Swing

1991

There were 1,37,723 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 1991 Kerala Assembly election. [9]

1991 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
KC(M) Johnny Nellore 51,783 49.59 –
Independent A. V. Issac48,00445.97Decrease2.svg1.32
BJP T. S. Ravindranath3,2783.14Decrease2.svg1.05
Independent Chhittoor Soman3770.36–
Independent C. V. Issac3640.35–
UCPI P. V. Ayyappan Nair Issac2620.25–
Independent Issac2420.23–
Independent George Varkey590.06–
Independent Ramankutty Thanikkunnel540.05–
Margin of victory3,7793.62Decrease2.svg0.10
Turnout 1,05,72876.77Decrease2.svg6.15
KC(M) gain from Independent Swing

1987

There were 1,12,650 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 1987 Kerala Assembly election. [10]

1987 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent A. V. Issac 43,970 47.29 Increase2.svg0.62
KEC V. V. Joseph40,51443.57–
BJP Ajith3,3954.19–
Independent James Manuel Kuruvithadam2,4682.65–
Independent C. P. Mathai9120.98–
Independent Ravi N. Kombanal4400.47–
Independent V. V. Joseph2550.27–
Independent P. S. Ayyappan Nair1210.13–
Independent M. K. Damodaran790.08–
Independent Scariah Varkey680.07–
Independent Bhakaran Itty660.07–
Independent M. S. Sangameswaran530.06–
Independent M. P. Issac490.05–
Independent Abraham George410.04–
Independent K. S. Akhileswaran290.03–
Independent K. A. Varkey230.02–
Margin of victory3,4563.72Decrease2.svg0.56
Turnout 93,41382.92Increase2.svg6.90
Independent gain from KC(J) Swing Increase2.svg0.62

1982

There were 94,613 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 1982 Kerala Assembly election. [11] [n 1]

1982 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
KC(J) Joseph Varkey 36,389 50.95 Decrease2.svg0.68
Independent Issac Varkey33,33246.67–
Independent Govindan Kala1,3591.90–
Independent Kunjan Kannan3490.47–
Margin of victory3,0574.28Decrease2.svg0.63
Turnout 71,92176.02Decrease2.svg0.75
KC(J) hold Swing Decrease2.svg0.68

1980

There were 93,794 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 1980 Kerala Assembly election. [12]

1980 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
KC(J) V. Joseph 37,044 51.63 –
KEC Johny Nelloor Varkey (Johny Nelloor) 33,52346.72Decrease2.svg2.53
Independent Chacko Kuriakose5320.74–
Independent Bhakseran Itty4810.67–
Independent George Ulahamnan940.13–
Independent C. P. Mathai750.10–
Margin of victory3,5214.91Decrease2.svg2.02
Turnout 72,01076.77Decrease2.svg6.96
KC(J) gain from KEC Swing

1977

There were 81,742 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 1977 Kerala Assembly election. [13] [n 2]

1977 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
KEC P. C. Joseph 32,994 49.25 –
KC(B) Sunny Mannathukaran28,34942.32–
Independent Pennamma Jacob 2,2493.36Decrease2.svg33.39
Independent E. I. Narayanan1,9502.91–
Independent M. P. Abraham1,4502.16–
Margin of victory4,6456.93Increase2.svg3.09
Turnout 68,43583.73Increase2.svg8.22
KEC gain from Independent Swing

1970

There were 73,786 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 1970 Kerala Assembly election. [14]

1970 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Pennamma Jacob 20,651 37.35 –
CPI P. V. Abraham 18,52733.51Decrease2.svg9.37
INC(O) K. C. Paily14,71726.62–
Independent C. P. Mathai7151.29Increase2.svg0.25
Independent P. K. Sreedharan6801.23–
Margin of victory2,1243.84Decrease2.svg8.08
Turnout 55,71675.51Decrease2.svg4.75
Independent gain from CPI Swing

1967

There were 63,954 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 1967 Kerala Assembly election. [15]

1967 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
CPI P. V. Abraham 21,333 42.88 Increase2.svg20.50
INC K. C. Paily15,40030.95Increase2.svg1.87
KEC A. T. Pathrose12,50725.14Decrease2.svg12.41
Independent C. P. Mathai5161.04–
Margin of victory5,93311.92Increase2.svg3.45
Turnout 51,32880.26Increase2.svg1.01
CPI gain from KEC Swing Increase2.svg20.50

1965

There were 64,478 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 1965 Kerala Assembly election. [16] [n 3]

1965 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
KEC A. T. Pathrose 18,929 37.55 –
INC E. P. Poulose14,65929.08Decrease2.svg32.51
CPI N. Parameswaran Nair11,28122.38–
SSP K. V. Paul5,54611.00–
Margin of victory4,2708.47Decrease2.svg14.07
Turnout 51,10079.25Increase2.svg8.22
KEC gain from INC Swing

1960

There were 60,612 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 1960 Kerala Assembly election. [17]

1960 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
INC K. M. George 33,520 61.59 Increase2.svg11.87
Independent K. C. Abraham20,90738.41–
Margin of victory12,61323.17Increase2.svg17.77
Turnout 55,01790.77Increase2.svg25.33
INC hold Swing Increase2.svg11.87

1957

There were 51,699 registered voters in the Muvattupuzha constituency for the 1957 Kerala Assembly election. [18]

1957 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Muvattupuzha
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
INC K. M. George 16,820 49.72
CPI Kuruvilla Mattai (Mathew)14,99344.32
SSP Bhakaran Nair G.2,0195.97
Margin of victory1,8275.40
Turnout 33,83265.44
INC win (new seat)

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ KCJ was an abbreviation used for Kerala Congress (Joseph), standing for Kerala Congress (I). In election result tables, the standardised abbreviation KC(J) is used, as defined in Wikipedia’s political party data modules.
  2. ↑ KCP was an earlier abbreviation used for Kerala Congress (B), standing for Kerala Congress (Pillai Group). In election result tables, the standardised abbreviation KC(B) is used, as defined in Wikipedia’s political party data modules.
  3. ↑ Since no single party could form a ministry commanding a majority in the legislature, the election is regarded as abortive.

References

  1. ↑ "State Assembly Constituencies in Ernakulam district, Kerala".
  2. ↑ "State Assembly constituencies in Ernakulam district, Kerala". www.ceo.kerala.gov.in.
  3. ↑ "Legislative Assembly 2021" (PDF). ceo.kerala.gov.in. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "Kerala Niyamasabha Election Results 2016, Election commission of India". eci.gov.in.
  5. ↑ "Kerala Niyamasabha Election Results 2011, Election commission of India". eci.gov.in. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  6. ↑ "Kerala 2006 - Kerala - Election Commission of India" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "Kerala 2001 - Kerala - Election Commission of India" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 January 2026.
  8. ↑ "Kerala 1996 - Kerala - Election Commission of India" (PDF).
  9. ↑ "Kerala 1991 - Kerala - Election Commission of India" (PDF).
  10. ↑ "Kerala 1987 - Kerala - Election Commission of India" (PDF).
  11. ↑ "Kerala 1982 - Kerala - Election Commission of India" (PDF).
  12. ↑ "Kerala 1980 - Kerala - Election Commission of India" (PDF).
  13. ↑ "Kerala 1977 - Kerala - Election Commission of India" (PDF).
  14. ↑ "Kerala 1970 - Kerala - Election Commission of India" (PDF).
  15. ↑ "Kerala 1967 - Kerala - Election Commission of India" (PDF).
  16. ↑ "Kerala 1965 - Kerala - Election Commission of India" (PDF).
  17. ↑ "Kerala 1960 - Kerala - Election Commission of India" (PDF).
  18. ↑ "Kerala 1957 - Kerala - Election Commission of India" (PDF).
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