Anakapalli Lok Sabha Election Result 1980

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1980 GEN

Appala Naidu S.R.A.S of Indian National Congress (I) won the Anakapalli Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1980 general election, with a winning margin of 29,123 votes (7.40%).

11 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 702,428 registered electors and 392,743 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 55.90%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress (I)

Appala Naidu S.R.A.S

Indian National Congress (I)

Victory Margin
29,123
Margin %
7.40%
Total Electors
702,428
Votes Polled
392,743
Turnout
55.90%
Candidates
11
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
5
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1980
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Appala Naidu S.R.A.S

Indian National Congress (I)

178,139
45.40%
Male
#2
Anand Gajapathi Raju Pusapati

Janta Party (SECULAR)

149,016
37.90%
Male
#3
Peri Srirama Murthy

Independent

10,849
2.80%
Male
#4
Koyilada Nuka Raju

Independent

7,535
1.90%
Male
#5
Pulibanti Pedakotipalli

Independent

7,532
1.90%
Male
#6
D.C.Raju

Independent

6,088
1.60%
Male
#7
Salla Chinthalli

Independent

5,751
1.50%
Male
#8
K.V.Ramesam

Independent

5,140
1.30%
Male
#9
Samala Chinnayya Dora

Independent

3,461
0.90%
Male
#10
Sri Bala Siva Yagi

Independent

3,239
0.80%
Male
#11
Madana Veeranna

Independent

3,119
0.80%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Appala Naidu S.R.A.S Indian National Congress (I) 178,139 45.40%
2 Anand Gajapathi Raju Pusapati Janta Party (SECULAR) 149,016 37.90%
3 Peri Srirama Murthy Independent 10,849 2.80%
4 Koyilada Nuka Raju Independent 7,535 1.90%
5 Pulibanti Pedakotipalli Independent 7,532 1.90%
6 D.C.Raju Independent 6,088 1.60%
7 Salla Chinthalli Independent 5,751 1.50%
8 K.V.Ramesam Independent 5,140 1.30%
9 Samala Chinnayya Dora Independent 3,461 0.90%
10 Sri Bala Siva Yagi Independent 3,239 0.80%
11 Madana Veeranna Independent 3,119 0.80%

Anakapalli — 1980 Election Analysis

In the 1980 Lok Sabha election, Appala Naidu S.R.A.S of Indian National Congress (I) secured victory in the Anakapalli constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 29,123 votes.

Out of 702,428 registered electors, 392,743 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 55.90%. A total of 11 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

Appala Naidu S.R.A.S (Indian National Congress (I)) won the Anakapalli Lok Sabha seat in 1980.

The margin was 29,123 votes (7.40%%).

The voter turnout in Anakapalli for the 1980 Lok Sabha election was 55.90%%.

11 candidates contested from Anakapalli constituency in the 1980 Lok Sabha election.

Anakapalli is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.