Anakapalli Lok Sabha Election Result 1977

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1977 GEN

Appalanaidu S. R. A. S. of Indian National Congress won the Anakapalli Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1977 general election, with a winning margin of 35,936 votes (9.50%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 708,066 registered electors and 378,738 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 53.50%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Appalanaidu S. R. A. S.

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
35,936
Margin %
9.50%
Total Electors
708,066
Votes Polled
378,738
Turnout
53.50%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
5
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1977
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Appalanaidu S. R. A. S.

Indian National Congress

199,228
52.60%
Male
#2
Chalapathi Rao P. V.

Bharatiya Lok Dal

163,292
43.10%
Male
#3
Bonu Lakshmanarao

Independent

4,359
1.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Appalanaidu S. R. A. S. Indian National Congress 199,228 52.60%
2 Chalapathi Rao P. V. Bharatiya Lok Dal 163,292 43.10%
3 Bonu Lakshmanarao Independent 4,359 1.20%

Anakapalli — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, Appalanaidu S. R. A. S. of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Anakapalli constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 35,936 votes.

Out of 708,066 registered electors, 378,738 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 53.50%. A total of 3 candidates contested from this constituency. The vote share chart above visualizes how votes were distributed among the candidates.

India uses the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system where the candidate with the most votes wins. The margin percentage indicates how decisive the victory was relative to total votes polled. Explore related constituencies and historical results below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Appalanaidu S. R. A. S. (Indian National Congress) won the Anakapalli Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 35,936 votes (9.50%%).

The voter turnout in Anakapalli for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 53.50%%.

3 candidates contested from Anakapalli constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Anakapalli is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.