Kendrapara Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Odisha · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

S. Dwivedy of Praja Socialist Party won the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 111,397 votes (32.40%).

2 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 561,875 registered electors and 344,263 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 61.30%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Praja Socialist Party

S. Dwivedy

Praja Socialist Party

Victory Margin
111,397
Margin %
32.40%
Total Electors
561,875
Votes Polled
344,263
Turnout
61.30%
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Odisha
Constituency Number
300
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
S. Dwivedy

Praja Socialist Party

220,582
64.10%
Male
#2
S. Mohantty

Indian National Congress

109,185
31.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 S. Dwivedy Praja Socialist Party 220,582 64.10%
2 S. Mohantty Indian National Congress 109,185 31.70%

Kendrapara — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, S. Dwivedy of Praja Socialist Party secured victory in the Kendrapara constituency (Odisha) with a margin of 111,397 votes.

Out of 561,875 registered electors, 344,263 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 61.30%. A total of 2 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

S. Dwivedy (Praja Socialist Party) won the Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 111,397 votes (32.40%%).

The voter turnout in Kendrapara for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 61.30%%.

2 candidates contested from Kendrapara constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Kendrapara is a Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha.