| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S. M. Siddaiah | 108831 | 35.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | N. C. B. Rangaiah | 79854 | 25.70% | Swatantra |
| 3 | M. Puttadevaiah | 51450 | 16.50% | Independent |
| 4 | Chikkadoodaiah | 25374 | 8.20% | Independent |
| 5 | M. Basavaiah | 13853 | 4.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Madaiah | 7357 | 2.40% | Independent |
| 7 | Kapanaiah | 3301 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 8 | V. Rosaiah | 2269 | 0.70% | Independent |