Chikballapur Lok Sabha Election Result 1977

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1977 GEN

M. V. Krishnappa of Indian National Congress won the Chikballapur Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1977 general election, with a winning margin of 48,474 votes (11.90%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 627,230 registered electors and 408,854 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 65.20%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

M. V. Krishnappa

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
48,474
Margin %
11.90%
Total Electors
627,230
Votes Polled
408,854
Turnout
65.20%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
181
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1977
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
M. V. Krishnappa

Indian National Congress

207,589
50.80%
Male
#2
G. Narayana Gowda

Bharatiya Lok Dal

159,115
38.90%
Male
#3
B. Ramappa

Independent

24,801
6.10%
Male
#4
B. V. S. R. N. Kaushik

Independent

4,404
1.10%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 M. V. Krishnappa Indian National Congress 207,589 50.80%
2 G. Narayana Gowda Bharatiya Lok Dal 159,115 38.90%
3 B. Ramappa Independent 24,801 6.10%
4 B. V. S. R. N. Kaushik Independent 4,404 1.10%

Chikballapur — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, M. V. Krishnappa of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Chikballapur constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 48,474 votes.

Out of 627,230 registered electors, 408,854 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 65.20%. 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

M. V. Krishnappa (Indian National Congress) won the Chikballapur Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 48,474 votes (11.90%%).

The voter turnout in Chikballapur for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 65.20%%.

4 candidates contested from Chikballapur constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Chikballapur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.