Maharajganj Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Uttar Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

Mahadeo Prasad of Indian National Congress won the Maharajganj Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 24,371 votes (12.90%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 400,205 registered electors and 188,631 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 47.10%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Mahadeo Prasad

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
24,371
Margin %
12.90%
Total Electors
400,205
Votes Polled
188,631
Turnout
47.10%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Uttar Pradesh
Constituency Number
466
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Mahadeo Prasad

Indian National Congress

95,469
50.60%
Male
#2
Shibban Lal Saxena

Socialist

71,098
37.70%
Male
#3
Mahatam

Praja Socialist Party

14,577
7.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Mahadeo Prasad Indian National Congress 95,469 50.60%
2 Shibban Lal Saxena Socialist 71,098 37.70%
3 Mahatam Praja Socialist Party 14,577 7.70%

Maharajganj — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, Mahadeo Prasad of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Maharajganj constituency (Uttar Pradesh) with a margin of 24,371 votes.

Out of 400,205 registered electors, 188,631 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 47.10%. 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

Mahadeo Prasad (Indian National Congress) won the Maharajganj Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 24,371 votes (12.90%%).

The voter turnout in Maharajganj for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 47.10%%.

3 candidates contested from Maharajganj constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Maharajganj is a Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh.