Tamil Nadu Final Voter List 2026: 97.37 Lakh Names Deleted After Special Revision
Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik announced on Monday that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is now complete. During this process, 97.37 lakh voter names were removed from the list under various categories.
The state now has a total of 5.67 crore registered voters. This updated list reflects all additions, deletions, and corrections made during the revision period.
Key Changes in the 2026 Electoral Roll
Before the SIR began, Tamil Nadu had 6.41 crore voters. Following the update, the state added 7.40 lakh new voters in the 18–19 age group. At the same time, over 97 lakh names were deleted to ensure the list is accurate.
Continuous updates to the electoral roll will begin immediately to keep the data current.
Breakdown of Voter Demographics
Out of the 56,707,380 total voters in Tamil Nadu, the gender distribution is as follows:
- Male Voters: 27,738,925
- Female Voters: 28,960,838
- Third Gender Voters: 7,617
During the revision, officials accepted 423,172 new application forms. Additionally, 70 lakh voters with mapping issues and 1.58 crore voters with minor discrepancies were restored to the rolls after submitting the necessary documents.
Voter Strength by District and Constituency
The latest data shows significant differences in voter numbers across the state:
- Largest Constituency: Sholinganallur in Chengalpattu district has the highest number of voters with 5,36,991.
- Smallest Constituency: Harbour in Chennai has the lowest number of voters at 1,16,896.
The districts with the highest voter populations are Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem, Thiruvallur, and Chengalpattu.
How to Verify Your Name in the Final Voter List
Soft copies of the updated voter list are being uploaded for public verification. If you need to make changes or apply to be included, you can submit Form 6.
You can check if your name is on the final list through these methods:
- Visit the official Tamil Nadu Election Department website.
- Check the Election Commission of India (ECI) website.
- Contact your local Booth Level Officer (BLO).
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