| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramachandran Kadannappalli | 189486 | 45.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | E. K. Nayanar | 161082 | 38.70% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 3 | U. Ishwara Bhat | 43564 | 10.50% | Bhartiya Jan Sangh |
| 4 | Pattathil Raghavah | 17930 | 4.30% | Independent |