Godda Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Bihar · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

P. H. Singhka of Indian National Congress won the Godda Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 21,862 votes (9.70%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 518,431 registered electors and 225,809 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 43.60%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

P. H. Singhka

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
21,862
Margin %
9.70%
Total Electors
518,431
Votes Polled
225,809
Turnout
43.60%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Bihar
Constituency Number
143
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
P. H. Singhka

Indian National Congress

81,560
36.10%
Male
#2
S. Tulsiyan

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

59,698
26.40%
Male
#3
G. P. Sah

Independent

28,304
12.50%
Male
#4
N. C. Suman

Praja Socialist Party

28,110
12.40%
Male
#5
P. Kisku

Independent

15,755
7.00%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 P. H. Singhka Indian National Congress 81,560 36.10%
2 S. Tulsiyan Bhartiya Jan Sangh 59,698 26.40%
3 G. P. Sah Independent 28,304 12.50%
4 N. C. Suman Praja Socialist Party 28,110 12.40%
5 P. Kisku Independent 15,755 7.00%

Godda — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, P. H. Singhka of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Godda constituency (Bihar) with a margin of 21,862 votes.

Out of 518,431 registered electors, 225,809 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 43.60%. 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

P. H. Singhka (Indian National Congress) won the Godda Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 21,862 votes (9.70%%).

The voter turnout in Godda for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 43.60%%.

5 candidates contested from Godda constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Godda is a Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar.