Gadwal Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

Janumpally Rameshwar Rao of Indian National Congress won the Gadwal Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 15,834 votes (5.90%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 447,475 registered electors and 268,559 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 60.00%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Janumpally Rameshwar Rao

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
15,834
Margin %
5.90%
Total Electors
447,475
Votes Polled
268,559
Turnout
60.00%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
698
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Janumpally Rameshwar Rao

Indian National Congress

116,150
43.20%
Male
#2
D.K. Satya Reddy

Independent

100,316
37.40%
Male
#3
Venkatarami Reddy

Independent

33,795
12.60%
Male
#4
Sathi Reddy

Independent

6,106
2.30%
Male
#5
Sadasiva Reddy

Swatantra

3,136
1.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Janumpally Rameshwar Rao Indian National Congress 116,150 43.20%
2 D.K. Satya Reddy Independent 100,316 37.40%
3 Venkatarami Reddy Independent 33,795 12.60%
4 Sathi Reddy Independent 6,106 2.30%
5 Sadasiva Reddy Swatantra 3,136 1.20%

Gadwal — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, Janumpally Rameshwar Rao of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Gadwal constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 15,834 votes.

Out of 447,475 registered electors, 268,559 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 60.00%. A total of 5 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

Janumpally Rameshwar Rao (Indian National Congress) won the Gadwal Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 15,834 votes (5.90%%).

The voter turnout in Gadwal for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 60.00%%.

5 candidates contested from Gadwal constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Gadwal is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.