Dadra and Nagar Haveli Lok Sabha Election Result 1977

India · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1977 ST

Patel Ramubhai Ravjibhai of Indian National Congress won the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Lok Sabha constituency in India in the 1977 general election, with a winning margin of 3,646 votes (14.20%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 37,532 registered electors and 25,706 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 68.50%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Patel Ramubhai Ravjibhai

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
3,646
Margin %
14.20%
Total Electors
37,532
Votes Polled
25,706
Turnout
68.50%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
Constituency Number
533
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1977
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Patel Ramubhai Ravjibhai

Indian National Congress

11,324
44.10%
Male
#2
Gond Devaji Raju

Bharatiya Lok Dal

7,678
29.90%
Male
#3
Mahala Ramji Patya

Independent

5,129
20.00%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Patel Ramubhai Ravjibhai Indian National Congress 11,324 44.10%
2 Gond Devaji Raju Bharatiya Lok Dal 7,678 29.90%
3 Mahala Ramji Patya Independent 5,129 20.00%

Dadra and Nagar Haveli — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, Patel Ramubhai Ravjibhai of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Dadra and Nagar Haveli constituency () with a margin of 3,646 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 37,532 registered electors, 25,706 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 68.50%. 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

Patel Ramubhai Ravjibhai (Indian National Congress) won the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 3,646 votes (14.20%%).

The voter turnout in Dadra and Nagar Haveli for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 68.50%%.

3 candidates contested from Dadra and Nagar Haveli constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a Lok Sabha constituency in N/A.