Chikkodi Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

Vasantrao Lakhagounda Patil of Indian National Congress won the Chikkodi Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 86,776 votes (34.20%).

2 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 396,721 registered electors and 254,055 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 64.00%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Vasantrao Lakhagounda Patil

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
86,776
Margin %
34.20%
Total Electors
396,721
Votes Polled
254,055
Turnout
64.00%
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
155
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Vasantrao Lakhagounda Patil

Indian National Congress

166,110
65.40%
Male
#2
Balavant Hanamant Warale

Republican Party

79,334
31.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Vasantrao Lakhagounda Patil Indian National Congress 166,110 65.40%
2 Balavant Hanamant Warale Republican Party 79,334 31.20%

Chikkodi — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, Vasantrao Lakhagounda Patil of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Chikkodi constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 86,776 votes.

Out of 396,721 registered electors, 254,055 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 64.00%. A total of 2 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

Vasantrao Lakhagounda Patil (Indian National Congress) won the Chikkodi Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 86,776 votes (34.20%%).

The voter turnout in Chikkodi for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 64.00%%.

2 candidates contested from Chikkodi constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Chikkodi is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.