Dharwad North Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

Sarojini Bindurao Mahishi of Indian National Congress won the Dharwad North Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 153,550 votes (55.80%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 439,047 registered electors and 275,322 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 62.70%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Sarojini Bindurao Mahishi

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
153,550
Margin %
55.80%
Total Electors
439,047
Votes Polled
275,322
Turnout
62.70%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
574
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Sarojini Bindurao Mahishi

Indian National Congress

187,654
68.20%
Male
#2
Veerayya Virabasayya Shivalli

Swatantra

34,104
12.40%
Male
#3
Ishwarappa Allamprabhu Menasinkai

Jan Sangh

30,163
11.00%
Male
#4
Hucheshwar Gurushidha Mudgal

Praja Socialist Party

10,036
3.60%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Sarojini Bindurao Mahishi Indian National Congress 187,654 68.20%
2 Veerayya Virabasayya Shivalli Swatantra 34,104 12.40%
3 Ishwarappa Allamprabhu Menasinkai Jan Sangh 30,163 11.00%
4 Hucheshwar Gurushidha Mudgal Praja Socialist Party 10,036 3.60%

Dharwad North — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, Sarojini Bindurao Mahishi of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Dharwad North constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 153,550 votes.

Out of 439,047 registered electors, 275,322 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 62.70%. 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

Sarojini Bindurao Mahishi (Indian National Congress) won the Dharwad North Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 153,550 votes (55.80%%).

The voter turnout in Dharwad North for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 62.70%%.

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

Dharwad North is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.