Bhadrachalam Lok Sabha Election Result 1971

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1971 ST

B. Radhabai Ananda Rao of Indian National Congress won the Bhadrachalam Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1971 general election, with a winning margin of 68,048 votes (33.10%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 501,947 registered electors and 205,533 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 41.00%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

B. Radhabai Ananda Rao

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
68,048
Margin %
33.10%
Total Electors
501,947
Votes Polled
205,533
Turnout
41.00%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
549
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1971
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
B. Radhabai Ananda Rao

Indian National Congress

115,367
56.10%
Male
#2
Nupa Bojji

Communist Party Of India

47,319
23.00%
Male
#3
Pujari Balaraju

Independent

9,450
4.60%
Male
#4
Mirtiwada Pedabbai

Independent

9,297
4.50%
Male
#5
P. Vani Ramana Rao

Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

8,544
4.20%
Male
#6
Karam Bapanna Dora

Independent

7,089
3.40%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 B. Radhabai Ananda Rao Indian National Congress 115,367 56.10%
2 Nupa Bojji Communist Party Of India 47,319 23.00%
3 Pujari Balaraju Independent 9,450 4.60%
4 Mirtiwada Pedabbai Independent 9,297 4.50%
5 P. Vani Ramana Rao Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) 8,544 4.20%
6 Karam Bapanna Dora Independent 7,089 3.40%

Bhadrachalam — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, B. Radhabai Ananda Rao of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Bhadrachalam constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 68,048 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 501,947 registered electors, 205,533 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 41.00%. A total of 6 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

B. Radhabai Ananda Rao (Indian National Congress) won the Bhadrachalam Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 68,048 votes (33.10%%).

The voter turnout in Bhadrachalam for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 41.00%%.

6 candidates contested from Bhadrachalam constituency in the 1971 Lok Sabha election.

Bhadrachalam is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.