Chidambaram Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Tamil Nadu · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

R. Kangagosabai of Indian National Congress won the Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 4,060 votes (1.20%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 457,267 registered electors and 327,065 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 71.50%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

R. Kangagosabai

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
4,060
Margin %
1.20%
Total Electors
457,267
Votes Polled
327,065
Turnout
71.50%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Tamil Nadu
Constituency Number
372
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
R. Kangagosabai

Indian National Congress

140,731
43.00%
Male
#2
R. Thillaivaillalan

Dravida Munetra Kazhagam

136,671
41.80%
Male
#3
D. Govindasami Kachirayar

Swatantra

18,021
5.50%
Male
#4
A. Subramaniam

Independent

10,249
3.10%
Male
#5
A. Rathinam

Independent

9,666
3.00%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 R. Kangagosabai Indian National Congress 140,731 43.00%
2 R. Thillaivaillalan Dravida Munetra Kazhagam 136,671 41.80%
3 D. Govindasami Kachirayar Swatantra 18,021 5.50%
4 A. Subramaniam Independent 10,249 3.10%
5 A. Rathinam Independent 9,666 3.00%

Chidambaram — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, R. Kangagosabai of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Chidambaram constituency (Tamil Nadu) with a margin of 4,060 votes.

Out of 457,267 registered electors, 327,065 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 71.50%. A total of 5 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

R. Kangagosabai (Indian National Congress) won the Chidambaram Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 4,060 votes (1.20%%).

The voter turnout in Chidambaram for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 71.50%%.

5 candidates contested from Chidambaram constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Chidambaram is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.