Nadhugiri Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

Malimariyappa of Indian National Congress won the Nadhugiri Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 91,167 votes (30.10%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 505,434 registered electors and 303,235 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 60.00%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Malimariyappa

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
91,167
Margin %
30.10%
Total Electors
505,434
Votes Polled
303,235
Turnout
60.00%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
680
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Malimariyappa

Indian National Congress

156,423
51.60%
Male
#2
N. C. Thimmareddi

Swatantra

65,256
21.50%
Male
#3
T.Targegowda

Independent

37,734
12.40%
Male
#4
Muddappa

Independent

17,812
5.90%
Male
#5
Jallappa

Independent

8,864
2.90%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Malimariyappa Indian National Congress 156,423 51.60%
2 N. C. Thimmareddi Swatantra 65,256 21.50%
3 T.Targegowda Independent 37,734 12.40%
4 Muddappa Independent 17,812 5.90%
5 Jallappa Independent 8,864 2.90%

Nadhugiri — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, Malimariyappa of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Nadhugiri constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 91,167 votes.

Out of 505,434 registered electors, 303,235 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 60.00%. A total of 5 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

Malimariyappa (Indian National Congress) won the Nadhugiri Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 91,167 votes (30.10%%).

The voter turnout in Nadhugiri for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 60.00%%.

5 candidates contested from Nadhugiri constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Nadhugiri is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.