Jalpaiguri

Parliament Election 1967 ST

Winner Indian National Congress

B. N. Katham

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
16,888
Margin %
5.80%
Total Electors
447,882
Votes Polled
290,975
Turnout
65.00%
Valid Votes
N/A
NOTA Votes
N/A
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
West Bengal
Constituency Number
491
Male Electors
N/A
Female Electors
N/A
Male Voters
N/A
Female Voters
N/A
Poll Date
N/A
Result Date
N/A
NOTA Percentage
N/A
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
B. N. Katham

Indian National Congress

121,613
41.80%
Male
#2
A. H. Besterwitch

Independent

104,725
36.00%
Male
#3
T. Oraon

Independent

28,837
9.90%
Male
#4
J. Murmu

Independent

21,041
7.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 B. N. Katham Indian National Congress 121,613 41.80%
2 A. H. Besterwitch Independent 104,725 36.00%
3 T. Oraon Independent 28,837 9.90%
4 J. Murmu Independent 21,041 7.20%
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Frequently Asked Questions

B. N. Katham (Indian National Congress) won the Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 16,888 votes (5.80%%).

The voter turnout in Jalpaiguri for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 65.00%%.

4 candidates contested from Jalpaiguri constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Jalpaiguri is a Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal.