Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1977
Jiwan Lal Kanchhadilal of Janta Party won the Pathariya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1977 state assembly election, securing 14,660 votes (43.80% vote share). The runner-up was Gopaldas Munnilal (Indian National Congress) with 10,087 votes.
A total of 9 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiwan Lal Kanchhadilal | 14660 | 43.80% | Janta Party |
| 2 | Gopaldas Munnilal | 10087 | 30.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Harinarayan Halku | 2189 | 6.50% | Independent |
| 4 | Dayal Chetram | 1885 | 5.60% | Independent |
| 5 | Sewaram Khulle | 1864 | 5.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Kalu Nanahlal | 949 | 2.80% | Independent |
| 7 | Punnalal Bhairo | 684 | 2.00% | Independent |
| 8 | Kadorelal Bhavsingh | 614 | 1.80% | Independent |
| 9 | Mulchand Jatav | 570 | 1.70% | Independent |
The Pathariya constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1977 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Jiwan Lal Kanchhadilal (Janta Party) emerged as the winner securing 14,660 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.