Cooch Behar

Parliament Election 1977 SC

Winner All India Forward Bloc

Amrendranath Roy Pradhan

All India Forward Bloc

Victory Margin
102,858
Margin %
28.30%
Total Electors
570,556
Votes Polled
363,908
Turnout
63.80%
Valid Votes
N/A
NOTA Votes
N/A
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
West Bengal
Constituency Number
489
Male Electors
N/A
Female Electors
N/A
Male Voters
N/A
Female Voters
N/A
Poll Date
N/A
Result Date
N/A
NOTA Percentage
N/A
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Amrendranath Roy Pradhan

All India Forward Bloc

226,521
62.20%
Male
#2
Benoy Krishna Daschowdhury

Indian National Congress

123,663
34.00%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Amrendranath Roy Pradhan All India Forward Bloc 226,521 62.20%
2 Benoy Krishna Daschowdhury Indian National Congress 123,663 34.00%
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Cooch Behar — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, Amrendranath Roy Pradhan of All India Forward Bloc secured victory in the Cooch Behar constituency (West Bengal) with a margin of 102,858 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 570,556 registered electors, 363,908 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 63.80%. 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

Amrendranath Roy Pradhan (All India Forward Bloc) won the Cooch Behar Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 102,858 votes (28.30%%).

The voter turnout in Cooch Behar for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 63.80%%.

2 candidates contested from Cooch Behar constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Cooch Behar is a Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal.
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