Damoh Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Madhya Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 SC

Sahodra Bai of Indian National Congress won the Damoh Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 27,975 votes (14.30%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 419,223 registered electors and 196,144 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 46.80%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Sahodra Bai

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
27,975
Margin %
14.30%
Total Electors
419,223
Votes Polled
196,144
Turnout
46.80%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Madhya Pradesh
Constituency Number
209
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Sahodra Bai

Indian National Congress

77,710
39.60%
Male
#2
Raja Ram

Jan Sangh

49,735
25.40%
Male
#3
Kadore Lal

Independent

33,095
16.90%
Male
#4
Pancham

Independent

26,573
13.50%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Sahodra Bai Indian National Congress 77,710 39.60%
2 Raja Ram Jan Sangh 49,735 25.40%
3 Kadore Lal Independent 33,095 16.90%
4 Pancham Independent 26,573 13.50%

Damoh — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, Sahodra Bai of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Damoh constituency (Madhya Pradesh) with a margin of 27,975 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 419,223 registered electors, 196,144 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 46.80%. A total of 4 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

Sahodra Bai (Indian National Congress) won the Damoh Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 27,975 votes (14.30%%).

The voter turnout in Damoh for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 46.80%%.

4 candidates contested from Damoh constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Damoh is a Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh.