Hindupur Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

K.V. Ramakrishna Reddy of Indian National Congress won the Hindupur Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 29,042 votes (11.10%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 420,888 registered electors and 260,620 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 61.90%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

K.V. Ramakrishna Reddy

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
29,042
Margin %
11.10%
Total Electors
420,888
Votes Polled
260,620
Turnout
61.90%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
20
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
K.V. Ramakrishna Reddy

Indian National Congress

89,521
34.30%
Male
#2
Erukalappa

Independent

60,479
23.20%
Male
#3
Shankara Reddy

Independent

46,415
17.80%
Male
#4
R. Sidana Gowd

Independent

22,158
8.50%
Male
#5
G. Narayanaswamy

Independent

21,477
8.20%
Male
#6
Pavathi Venkatarmiah

Independent

10,923
4.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 K.V. Ramakrishna Reddy Indian National Congress 89,521 34.30%
2 Erukalappa Independent 60,479 23.20%
3 Shankara Reddy Independent 46,415 17.80%
4 R. Sidana Gowd Independent 22,158 8.50%
5 G. Narayanaswamy Independent 21,477 8.20%
6 Pavathi Venkatarmiah Independent 10,923 4.20%

Hindupur — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, K.V. Ramakrishna Reddy of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Hindupur constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 29,042 votes.

Out of 420,888 registered electors, 260,620 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 61.90%. A total of 6 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

K.V. Ramakrishna Reddy (Indian National Congress) won the Hindupur Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 29,042 votes (11.10%%).

The voter turnout in Hindupur for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 61.90%%.

6 candidates contested from Hindupur constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Hindupur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.