Koraput Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Odisha · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 ST

U. Ramachandra of Indian National Congress won the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 2,990 votes (2.40%).

2 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 481,761 registered electors and 127,105 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 26.40%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

U. Ramachandra

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
2,990
Margin %
2.40%
Total Electors
481,761
Votes Polled
127,105
Turnout
26.40%
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Odisha
Constituency Number
306
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
U. Ramachandra

Indian National Congress

59,846
47.10%
Male
#2
D. Soboro

Swatantra

56,856
44.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 U. Ramachandra Indian National Congress 59,846 47.10%
2 D. Soboro Swatantra 56,856 44.70%

Koraput — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, U. Ramachandra of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Koraput constituency (Odisha) with a margin of 2,990 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 481,761 registered electors, 127,105 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 26.40%. 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

U. Ramachandra (Indian National Congress) won the Koraput Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 2,990 votes (2.40%%).

The voter turnout in Koraput for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 26.40%%.

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

Koraput is a Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha.