Chikkodi Lok Sabha Election Result 1977

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1977 SC

B Shankaranand of Indian National Congress won the Chikkodi Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1977 general election, with a winning margin of 45,500 votes (13.70%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 571,003 registered electors and 332,755 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 58.30%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

B Shankaranand

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
45,500
Margin %
13.70%
Total Electors
571,003
Votes Polled
332,755
Turnout
58.30%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
155
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1977
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
B Shankaranand

Indian National Congress

173,166
52.00%
Male
#2
Karale Laxman Bheemarao

Bharatiya Lok Dal

127,666
38.40%
Male
#3
Thikpurle Bandopant Dhondirao

Republican Party Of India (KHOBRAGADE)

21,391
6.40%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 B Shankaranand Indian National Congress 173,166 52.00%
2 Karale Laxman Bheemarao Bharatiya Lok Dal 127,666 38.40%
3 Thikpurle Bandopant Dhondirao Republican Party Of India (KHOBRAGADE) 21,391 6.40%

Chikkodi — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, B Shankaranand of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Chikkodi constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 45,500 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 571,003 registered electors, 332,755 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 58.30%. 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

B Shankaranand (Indian National Congress) won the Chikkodi Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 45,500 votes (13.70%%).

The voter turnout in Chikkodi for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 58.30%%.

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

Chikkodi is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.