Chitradurga Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

S. Veerabasappa of Indian National Congress won the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 44,849 votes (13.60%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 502,170 registered electors and 330,704 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 65.90%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

S. Veerabasappa

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
44,849
Margin %
13.60%
Total Electors
502,170
Votes Polled
330,704
Turnout
65.90%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
172
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
S. Veerabasappa

Indian National Congress

172,673
52.20%
Male
#2
G. Basappa

Praja Socialist Party

127,824
38.70%
Male
#3
C. Rangaiah

Independent

16,515
5.00%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 S. Veerabasappa Indian National Congress 172,673 52.20%
2 G. Basappa Praja Socialist Party 127,824 38.70%
3 C. Rangaiah Independent 16,515 5.00%

Chitradurga — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, S. Veerabasappa of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Chitradurga constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 44,849 votes.

Out of 502,170 registered electors, 330,704 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 65.90%. 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

S. Veerabasappa (Indian National Congress) won the Chitradurga Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 44,849 votes (13.60%%).

The voter turnout in Chitradurga for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 65.90%%.

3 candidates contested from Chitradurga constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Chitradurga is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.