Bhadrachalam Lok Sabha Election Result 1977

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1977 ST

Radha Bai Ananda Rao of Indian National Congress won the Bhadrachalam Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1977 general election, with a winning margin of 95,968 votes (35.50%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 598,925 registered electors and 270,495 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 45.20%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Radha Bai Ananda Rao

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
95,968
Margin %
35.50%
Total Electors
598,925
Votes Polled
270,495
Turnout
45.20%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
549
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1977
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Radha Bai Ananda Rao

Indian National Congress

155,198
57.40%
Male
#2
P. Vani Ramanarao

Bharatiya Lok Dal

59,230
21.90%
Male
#3
Sode Ramaiah

Communist Party Of India

27,966
10.30%
Male
#4
Suraboina Suvarna Kumar

Independent

10,528
3.90%
Male
#5
Karam Baapanna Dora

Independent

3,999
1.50%
Male
#6
Tellam Sundara Rao

Independent

2,139
0.80%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Radha Bai Ananda Rao Indian National Congress 155,198 57.40%
2 P. Vani Ramanarao Bharatiya Lok Dal 59,230 21.90%
3 Sode Ramaiah Communist Party Of India 27,966 10.30%
4 Suraboina Suvarna Kumar Independent 10,528 3.90%
5 Karam Baapanna Dora Independent 3,999 1.50%
6 Tellam Sundara Rao Independent 2,139 0.80%

Bhadrachalam — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, Radha Bai Ananda Rao of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Bhadrachalam constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 95,968 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 598,925 registered electors, 270,495 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 45.20%. 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

Radha Bai Ananda Rao (Indian National Congress) won the Bhadrachalam Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 95,968 votes (35.50%%).

The voter turnout in Bhadrachalam for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 45.20%%.

6 candidates contested from Bhadrachalam constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Bhadrachalam is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.