Chikkodi Lok Sabha Election Result 1984

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1984 SC

B. Shankaranad of Indian National Congress won the Chikkodi Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1984 general election, with a winning margin of 3,645 votes (0.70%).

10 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 705,279 registered electors and 489,225 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 69.40%. 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. Shankaranad

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
3,645
Margin %
0.70%
Total Electors
705,279
Votes Polled
489,225
Turnout
69.40%
Candidates
10
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
155
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1984
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
B. Shankaranad

Indian National Congress

228,030
46.60%
Male
#2
Annappa Kallappa Rayannavar

Janta Party

224,385
45.90%
Male
#3
Nemanna Annappa Kamble

Independent

7,602
1.60%
Male
#4
Kale Dundappa Tippanna

Independent

4,043
0.80%
Male
#5
Gaikwad Umarao Ramachandra

Independent

3,282
0.70%
Male
#6
Kotabagi Kempanna Balappa

Independent

2,845
0.60%
Male
#7
Dinakar Devendra Kamble

Independent

2,345
0.50%
Male
#8
Munavali Shankar Hanamanthappa

Independent

2,025
0.40%
Male
#9
Banasode Ashok Babu

Independent

1,375
0.30%
Male
#10
Kodate Jalendra Machhendra

Independent

1,360
0.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 B. Shankaranad Indian National Congress 228,030 46.60%
2 Annappa Kallappa Rayannavar Janta Party 224,385 45.90%
3 Nemanna Annappa Kamble Independent 7,602 1.60%
4 Kale Dundappa Tippanna Independent 4,043 0.80%
5 Gaikwad Umarao Ramachandra Independent 3,282 0.70%
6 Kotabagi Kempanna Balappa Independent 2,845 0.60%
7 Dinakar Devendra Kamble Independent 2,345 0.50%
8 Munavali Shankar Hanamanthappa Independent 2,025 0.40%
9 Banasode Ashok Babu Independent 1,375 0.30%
10 Kodate Jalendra Machhendra Independent 1,360 0.30%

Chikkodi — 1984 Election Analysis

In the 1984 Lok Sabha election, B. Shankaranad of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Chikkodi constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 3,645 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 705,279 registered electors, 489,225 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 69.40%. A total of 10 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. Shankaranad (Indian National Congress) won the Chikkodi Lok Sabha seat in 1984.

The margin was 3,645 votes (0.70%%).

The voter turnout in Chikkodi for the 1984 Lok Sabha election was 69.40%%.

10 candidates contested from Chikkodi constituency in the 1984 Lok Sabha election.

Chikkodi is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.