Dharwad North Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

M. S. Bindurao of Indian National Congress won the Dharwad North Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 87,430 votes (30.90%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 433,794 registered electors and 283,277 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 65.30%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

M. S. Bindurao

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
87,430
Margin %
30.90%
Total Electors
433,794
Votes Polled
283,277
Turnout
65.30%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
574
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
M. S. Bindurao

Indian National Congress

169,173
59.70%
Male
#2
J. R. Anantrao

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

81,743
28.90%
Male
#3
S. A. Khadar

Praja Socialist Party

19,679
6.90%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 M. S. Bindurao Indian National Congress 169,173 59.70%
2 J. R. Anantrao Bhartiya Jan Sangh 81,743 28.90%
3 S. A. Khadar Praja Socialist Party 19,679 6.90%

Dharwad North — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, M. S. Bindurao of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Dharwad North constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 87,430 votes.

Out of 433,794 registered electors, 283,277 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 65.30%. 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

M. S. Bindurao (Indian National Congress) won the Dharwad North Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 87,430 votes (30.90%%).

The voter turnout in Dharwad North for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 65.30%%.

3 candidates contested from Dharwad North constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Dharwad North is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.