Chhota Udaipur Lok Sabha Election Result 1977

Gujarat · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1977 ST

Rathawa Amarsinh Viriyabhai of Indian National Congress won the Chhota Udaipur Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat in the 1977 general election, with a winning margin of 41,123 votes (12.80%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 533,507 registered electors and 321,022 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 60.20%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Rathawa Amarsinh Viriyabhai

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
41,123
Margin %
12.80%
Total Electors
533,507
Votes Polled
321,022
Turnout
60.20%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Gujarat
Constituency Number
115
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1977
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Rathawa Amarsinh Viriyabhai

Indian National Congress

170,343
53.10%
Male
#2
Rathawa Manharbhai Virsingbhai

Bharatiya Lok Dal

129,220
40.30%
Male
#3
Bhil Haridas Khushalbhai

Independent

10,050
3.10%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Rathawa Amarsinh Viriyabhai Indian National Congress 170,343 53.10%
2 Rathawa Manharbhai Virsingbhai Bharatiya Lok Dal 129,220 40.30%
3 Bhil Haridas Khushalbhai Independent 10,050 3.10%

Chhota Udaipur — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, Rathawa Amarsinh Viriyabhai of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Chhota Udaipur constituency (Gujarat) with a margin of 41,123 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 533,507 registered electors, 321,022 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 60.20%. A total of 3 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

Rathawa Amarsinh Viriyabhai (Indian National Congress) won the Chhota Udaipur Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 41,123 votes (12.80%%).

The voter turnout in Chhota Udaipur for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 60.20%%.

3 candidates contested from Chhota Udaipur constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Chhota Udaipur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat.