Chikballapur Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

K. Changalaraya Reddy of Indian National Congress won the Chikballapur Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 51,515 votes (19.10%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 450,873 registered electors and 269,677 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 59.80%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

K. Changalaraya Reddy

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
51,515
Margin %
19.10%
Total Electors
450,873
Votes Polled
269,677
Turnout
59.80%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
181
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
K. Changalaraya Reddy

Indian National Congress

127,047
47.10%
Male
#2
B. V. Narayana Reddy

Independent

75,532
28.00%
Male
#3
Ramappa

Independent

29,985
11.10%
Male
#4
G. M. Gowda

Independent

12,278
4.60%
Male
#5
B. Srinivasa Rao

Independent

9,895
3.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 K. Changalaraya Reddy Indian National Congress 127,047 47.10%
2 B. V. Narayana Reddy Independent 75,532 28.00%
3 Ramappa Independent 29,985 11.10%
4 G. M. Gowda Independent 12,278 4.60%
5 B. Srinivasa Rao Independent 9,895 3.70%

Chikballapur — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, K. Changalaraya Reddy of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Chikballapur constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 51,515 votes.

Out of 450,873 registered electors, 269,677 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 59.80%. 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

K. Changalaraya Reddy (Indian National Congress) won the Chikballapur Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 51,515 votes (19.10%%).

The voter turnout in Chikballapur for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 59.80%%.

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

Chikballapur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.