Bastar Lok Sabha Election Result 1971

Madhya Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1971 ST

Lambodar Baliyar of Independent won the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1971 general election, with a winning margin of 7,494 votes (3.20%).

10 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 479,049 registered electors and 231,926 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 48.40%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Independent

Lambodar Baliyar

Independent

Victory Margin
7,494
Margin %
3.20%
Total Electors
479,049
Votes Polled
231,926
Turnout
48.40%
Candidates
10
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Madhya Pradesh
Constituency Number
91
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1971
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Lambodar Baliyar

Independent

42,207
18.20%
Male
#2
Piluram Kriparam

Independent

34,713
15.00%
Male
#3
Laxman Karma Tularam

Independent

29,514
12.70%
Male
#4
Baliram Mahadeo

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

28,252
12.20%
Male
#5
Jhadu Dunderlal

Independent

22,047
9.50%
Male
#6
Soyam Jogaiya Dora Muka

Independent

10,972
4.70%
Male
#7
Aitu Gulodi

Independent

9,940
4.30%
Male
#8
Gangaram Kachlam Jogi

Independent

9,253
4.00%
Male
#9
Rama Konda

Independent

8,779
3.80%
Male
#10
Ramnath Netam Dehra

Independent

4,539
2.00%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Lambodar Baliyar Independent 42,207 18.20%
2 Piluram Kriparam Independent 34,713 15.00%
3 Laxman Karma Tularam Independent 29,514 12.70%
4 Baliram Mahadeo Bhartiya Jan Sangh 28,252 12.20%
5 Jhadu Dunderlal Independent 22,047 9.50%
6 Soyam Jogaiya Dora Muka Independent 10,972 4.70%
7 Aitu Gulodi Independent 9,940 4.30%
8 Gangaram Kachlam Jogi Independent 9,253 4.00%
9 Rama Konda Independent 8,779 3.80%
10 Ramnath Netam Dehra Independent 4,539 2.00%

Bastar — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, Lambodar Baliyar of Independent secured victory in the Bastar constituency (Madhya Pradesh) with a margin of 7,494 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 479,049 registered electors, 231,926 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 48.40%. A total of 10 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

Lambodar Baliyar (Independent) won the Bastar Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 7,494 votes (3.20%%).

The voter turnout in Bastar for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 48.40%%.

10 candidates contested from Bastar constituency in the 1971 Lok Sabha election.

Bastar is a Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh.