Koraput

Parliament Election 1999 ST

Winner Indian National Congress

Hema Gamang

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
12,154
Margin %
2.10%
Total Electors
1,120,784
Votes Polled
567,490
Turnout
50.60%
Valid Votes
N/A
NOTA Votes
N/A
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Odisha
Constituency Number
306
Male Electors
N/A
Female Electors
N/A
Male Voters
N/A
Female Voters
N/A
Poll Date
N/A
Result Date
N/A
NOTA Percentage
N/A
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Hema Gamang

Indian National Congress

277,555
48.90%
Male
#2
Jayaram Pangi

Biju Janata Dal

265,401
46.80%
Male
#3
Kartika Gamango

Communist Party Of India (MARXIST-LENINIST) (LIBERATION)

8,476
1.50%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Hema Gamang Indian National Congress 277,555 48.90%
2 Jayaram Pangi Biju Janata Dal 265,401 46.80%
3 Kartika Gamango Communist Party Of India (MARXIST-LENINIST) (LIBERATION) 8,476 1.50%
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Koraput — 1999 Election Analysis

In the 1999 Lok Sabha election, Hema Gamang of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Koraput constituency (Odisha) with a margin of 12,154 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 1,120,784 registered electors, 567,490 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 50.60%. A total of 3 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

Hema Gamang (Indian National Congress) won the Koraput Lok Sabha seat in 1999.

The margin was 12,154 votes (2.10%%).

The voter turnout in Koraput for the 1999 Lok Sabha election was 50.60%%.

3 candidates contested from Koraput constituency in the 1999 Lok Sabha election.

Koraput is a Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha.
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