Bhandara Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

Ramchandra Martand Harjarnavis of Indian National Congress won the Bhandara Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 39,949 votes (14.00%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 439,103 registered electors and 285,916 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 65.10%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Ramchandra Martand Harjarnavis

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
39,949
Margin %
14.00%
Total Electors
439,103
Votes Polled
285,916
Turnout
65.10%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
588
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Ramchandra Martand Harjarnavis

Indian National Congress

129,669
45.40%
Male
#2
Rana Pratapsingh Gayalalsingh Bhadoriya

Communist Party Of India

89,720
31.40%
Male
#3
K. V. Umre

Independent

33,975
11.90%
Male
#4
Pandurnag Nagorao Wasnik

Independent

13,686
4.80%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Ramchandra Martand Harjarnavis Indian National Congress 129,669 45.40%
2 Rana Pratapsingh Gayalalsingh Bhadoriya Communist Party Of India 89,720 31.40%
3 K. V. Umre Independent 33,975 11.90%
4 Pandurnag Nagorao Wasnik Independent 13,686 4.80%

Bhandara — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, Ramchandra Martand Harjarnavis of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Bhandara constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 39,949 votes.

Out of 439,103 registered electors, 285,916 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 65.10%. 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

Ramchandra Martand Harjarnavis (Indian National Congress) won the Bhandara Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 39,949 votes (14.00%%).

The voter turnout in Bhandara for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 65.10%%.

4 candidates contested from Bhandara constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Bhandara is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.