Balaghat Lok Sabha Election Result 1971

Madhya Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1971 GEN

Chintaman Rao Gautam of Indian National Congress won the Balaghat Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1971 general election, with a winning margin of 87,370 votes (38.10%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 482,981 registered electors and 229,210 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 47.50%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Chintaman Rao Gautam

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
87,370
Margin %
38.10%
Total Electors
482,981
Votes Polled
229,210
Turnout
47.50%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Madhya Pradesh
Constituency Number
217
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1971
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Chintaman Rao Gautam

Indian National Congress

128,111
55.90%
Male
#2
Ramcharan Bhanwarre

Independent

40,741
17.80%
Male
#3
Sheoram Bisen

Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

23,481
10.20%
Male
#4
Sonsingh Uyake

Independent

9,096
4.00%
Male
#5
Jaichand Prasad Dongre

Independent

6,775
3.00%
Male
#6
Komal Chand

Praja Socialist Party

4,823
2.10%
Male
#7
Surajlal Dhuware

Independent

3,407
1.50%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Chintaman Rao Gautam Indian National Congress 128,111 55.90%
2 Ramcharan Bhanwarre Independent 40,741 17.80%
3 Sheoram Bisen Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) 23,481 10.20%
4 Sonsingh Uyake Independent 9,096 4.00%
5 Jaichand Prasad Dongre Independent 6,775 3.00%
6 Komal Chand Praja Socialist Party 4,823 2.10%
7 Surajlal Dhuware Independent 3,407 1.50%

Balaghat — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, Chintaman Rao Gautam of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Balaghat constituency (Madhya Pradesh) with a margin of 87,370 votes.

Out of 482,981 registered electors, 229,210 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 47.50%. A total of 7 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

Chintaman Rao Gautam (Indian National Congress) won the Balaghat Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 87,370 votes (38.10%%).

The voter turnout in Balaghat for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 47.50%%.

7 candidates contested from Balaghat constituency in the 1971 Lok Sabha election.

Balaghat is a Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh.