Earlier, people in Tamil Nadu had to visit the Village Office, Taluk Office, Corporation Office, or meet the BLO multiple times just to check their voter details.
But now the Election Commission has made the entire system digital. You can easily download the voter list of any Village Panchayat, Municipality, Town Panchayat, or Corporation ward in Tamil Nadu directly from your mobile or computer.
What is SIR (Special Intensive Revision)?
SIR is a large, special, detailed update of electoral rolls conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
It is far more extensive than the routine annual voter list revision.
Main Goals of SIR:
- Add all eligible voters above 18
- Remove duplicate, deceased, or ineligible entries
- Correct errors in name, age, gender, or address
- Ensure a fully accurate and updated voter list before major elections
SIR is carried out under the ECI’s powers (Article 324 of the Constitution) and sections of the Representation of the People Act.
States & UTs Covered in SIR Phase-II (2025)
Tamil Nadu is a major part of Phase-II of the Special Intensive Revision.
Participating States
- Tamil Nadu
- Chhattisgarh
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Kerala
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
- West Bengal
Participating Union Territories
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Lakshadweep
- Puducherry
Phase-I was completed earlier in Bihar.
Where & How to Submit SIR Forms (For Tamil Nadu Residents)
Where to Apply
- National Voter Portal:
voters.eci.gov.in (search name, apply new, edit details) - CEO Tamil Nadu Website:
The Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu provides local links, forms, and voter roll options. - Offline (BLO Visit):
BLOs will distribute the Enumeration Form (EF) in all SIR-covered areas of Tamil Nadu.
How to Fill SIR Forms
✔ If You Already Have a Voter ID (EPIC)
- Enter EPIC on the portal
- Check pre-filled details
- Correct mistakes
- Submit instantly online
✔ If You Are a New Voter (18+ or turning 18)
Provide:
- Address proof
- Age proof
- Identity proof
✔ Offline Method in Tamil Nadu
- BLO visits your home
- Gives the form
- Fill it carefully
- Sign and return it
- BLO may verify the information later
Important SIR 2025 Dates for Tamil Nadu
- Door-to-door verification starts: 4 November 2025
- Enumeration last date: Around 4 December 2025
- Draft Roll publication: Around 9 December 2025
- Final Roll publication: Around 7 February 2026
Accepted Documents (Tamil Nadu)
Commonly accepted documents include:
- Passport
- Aadhaar (as supporting document)
- Government-issued ID
- Birth certificate / school certificate
- Property tax receipt / house documents
- Previous SIR documents (if any)
How to Download Tamil Nadu Voter List (Village / Ward PDF)
You can download the voter list for any Tamil Nadu district — Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Salem, Erode, Vellore, Thanjavur, Kanchipuram, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Thoothukudi, Namakkal, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Virudhunagar, and all others.
Step 1 – Visit the ECI Portal
Open voters.eci.gov.in
Scroll down → Click Download Electoral Roll under the “Services” section.
Step 2 – Select Your Details
Choose:
- State: Tamil Nadu
- District
- Assembly Constituency
- Language
- Roll Type → Final Roll 2025
- Enter Captcha
Step 3 – View Wards/Villages
All panchayat wards, town panchayat wards, municipality wards, corporation wards, and village segments will appear.
Step 4 – Load More Entries
Only 10 localities appear at a time.
Click the ( > ) arrow to view more.
Step 5 – Select Your Ward/Village
Tick the checkbox next to your area → scroll up → click Download Selected PDFs.
Step 6 – Download the Voter List PDF
Your Tamil Nadu voter list PDF will be displayed instantly with complete details of all voters in your area.
Understanding Tamil Nadu Voter Lists (Simple Guide)
1️⃣ General Election List
Prepared before major elections such as:
- Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election
- Lok Sabha Election
SIR updates ensure correctness before these elections.
2️⃣ SIR Draft List
Released to allow people to:
- Add new 18+ voters
- Correct wrong details
- Remove deceased/ineligible names
3️⃣ Draft Roll List
A yearly routine draft list released for public review.
Difference Between Draft Roll & Draft SIR
| Draft Roll | Draft SIR |
|---|---|
| Released annually | Released only before major elections |
| Regular update | Intensive, large-scale revision |
4️⃣ Final Roll List
The official, corrected, and verified voter list.
If your name is not in the Final Roll — you cannot vote.
5️⃣ Supplement List
Issued after the Final Roll.
Includes:
- New voters added after Final Roll
- Recently corrected entries
During elections, both Final Roll and Supplement List are used.