Balurghat

Parliament Election 1977 SC

Winner Revolutionary Socialist Party

Palas Barman

Revolutionary Socialist Party

Victory Margin
54,563
Margin %
14.80%
Total Electors
557,919
Votes Polled
369,396
Turnout
66.20%
Valid Votes
N/A
NOTA Votes
N/A
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
West Bengal
Constituency Number
494
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
Palas Barman

Revolutionary Socialist Party

206,112
55.80%
Male
#2
Rasendra Nath Burman

Indian National Congress

151,549
41.00%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Palas Barman Revolutionary Socialist Party 206,112 55.80%
2 Rasendra Nath Burman Indian National Congress 151,549 41.00%
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Balurghat — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, Palas Barman of Revolutionary Socialist Party secured victory in the Balurghat constituency (West Bengal) with a margin of 54,563 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 557,919 registered electors, 369,396 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 66.20%. A total of 2 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

Palas Barman (Revolutionary Socialist Party) won the Balurghat Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 54,563 votes (14.80%%).

The voter turnout in Balurghat for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 66.20%%.

2 candidates contested from Balurghat constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Balurghat is a Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal.
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