Khed Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

R. K. Khadilkar of Indian National Congress won the Khed Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 76,327 votes (27.00%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 475,268 registered electors and 283,057 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 59.60%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

R. K. Khadilkar

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
76,327
Margin %
27.00%
Total Electors
475,268
Votes Polled
283,057
Turnout
59.60%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
594
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
R. K. Khadilkar

Indian National Congress

157,229
55.50%
Male
#2
B. P. Adhav

Samyukta Socialist Party

80,902
28.60%
Male
#3
G. G. Gaikwad

Praja Socialist Party

17,722
6.30%
Male
#4
M. Gaikwad

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

12,653
4.50%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 R. K. Khadilkar Indian National Congress 157,229 55.50%
2 B. P. Adhav Samyukta Socialist Party 80,902 28.60%
3 G. G. Gaikwad Praja Socialist Party 17,722 6.30%
4 M. Gaikwad Bhartiya Jan Sangh 12,653 4.50%

Khed — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, R. K. Khadilkar of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Khed constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 76,327 votes.

Out of 475,268 registered electors, 283,057 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 59.60%. A total of 4 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

R. K. Khadilkar (Indian National Congress) won the Khed Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 76,327 votes (27.00%%).

The voter turnout in Khed for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 59.60%%.

4 candidates contested from Khed constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Khed is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.