Balurghat Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

West Bengal · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 SC

J.N.Pramanik of Indian National Congress won the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 23,449 votes (7.90%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 455,601 registered electors and 297,118 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 65.20%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

J.N.Pramanik

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
23,449
Margin %
7.90%
Total Electors
455,601
Votes Polled
297,118
Turnout
65.20%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
West Bengal
Constituency Number
494
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
J.N.Pramanik

Indian National Congress

130,379
43.90%
Male
#2
D. P. Kanti

Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)

106,930
36.00%
Male
#3
P. C. Sarkar

Independent

25,649
8.60%
Male
#4
B. K. Barman

Independent

19,558
6.60%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 J.N.Pramanik Indian National Congress 130,379 43.90%
2 D. P. Kanti Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) 106,930 36.00%
3 P. C. Sarkar Independent 25,649 8.60%
4 B. K. Barman Independent 19,558 6.60%

Balurghat — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, J.N.Pramanik of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Balurghat constituency (West Bengal) with a margin of 23,449 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 455,601 registered electors, 297,118 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 65.20%. A total of 4 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

J.N.Pramanik (Indian National Congress) won the Balurghat Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 23,449 votes (7.90%%).

The voter turnout in Balurghat for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 65.20%%.

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

Balurghat is a Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal.