Nanded Lok Sabha Election Result 1980

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1980 GEN

Chavan Shankarrao Bhaurao of Indian National Congress (I) won the Nanded Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1980 general election, with a winning margin of 37,542 votes (9.70%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 754,050 registered electors and 387,340 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 51.40%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress (I)

Chavan Shankarrao Bhaurao

Indian National Congress (I)

Victory Margin
37,542
Margin %
9.70%
Total Electors
754,050
Votes Polled
387,340
Turnout
51.40%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
247
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1980
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Chavan Shankarrao Bhaurao

Indian National Congress (I)

195,010
50.30%
Male
#2
Dhondge Keshavrao Shankarrao

Peasants & Workers Party

157,468
40.70%
Male
#3
Ramchandra Hanmantrao Kamble

Republican Party Of India

10,375
2.70%
Male
#4
Pradhan Satwa Mukundrao

Independent

7,963
2.10%
Male
#5
Mamde Anand Kishanrao

Independent

5,612
1.40%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Chavan Shankarrao Bhaurao Indian National Congress (I) 195,010 50.30%
2 Dhondge Keshavrao Shankarrao Peasants & Workers Party 157,468 40.70%
3 Ramchandra Hanmantrao Kamble Republican Party Of India 10,375 2.70%
4 Pradhan Satwa Mukundrao Independent 7,963 2.10%
5 Mamde Anand Kishanrao Independent 5,612 1.40%

Nanded — 1980 Election Analysis

In the 1980 Lok Sabha election, Chavan Shankarrao Bhaurao of Indian National Congress (I) secured victory in the Nanded constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 37,542 votes.

Out of 754,050 registered electors, 387,340 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 51.40%. 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

Chavan Shankarrao Bhaurao (Indian National Congress (I)) won the Nanded Lok Sabha seat in 1980.

The margin was 37,542 votes (9.70%%).

The voter turnout in Nanded for the 1980 Lok Sabha election was 51.40%%.

5 candidates contested from Nanded constituency in the 1980 Lok Sabha election.

Nanded is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.