Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_22754310_1 (runner_up_a VARCHAR, constituency VARCHAR)
### Question:
Name the total number of runner up a for  perambalur
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(runner_up_a) FROM table_22754310_1 WHERE constituency = "Perambalur"