Nandurbar Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 ST

Laxman Vedu Valvi of Indian National Congress won the Nandurbar Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 55,950 votes (27.40%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 401,769 registered electors and 203,872 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 50.70%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Laxman Vedu Valvi

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
55,950
Margin %
27.40%
Total Electors
401,769
Votes Polled
203,872
Turnout
50.70%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
232
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Laxman Vedu Valvi

Indian National Congress

91,176
44.70%
Male
#2
Bakaram Sukram Kokani

Republican Party

35,226
17.30%
Male
#3
Zamtu Nathu Valvi

Jan Sangh

35,203
17.30%
Male
#4
Jayant Ganpat Natawadkar

Independent

27,507
13.50%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Laxman Vedu Valvi Indian National Congress 91,176 44.70%
2 Bakaram Sukram Kokani Republican Party 35,226 17.30%
3 Zamtu Nathu Valvi Jan Sangh 35,203 17.30%
4 Jayant Ganpat Natawadkar Independent 27,507 13.50%

Nandurbar — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, Laxman Vedu Valvi of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Nandurbar constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 55,950 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 401,769 registered electors, 203,872 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 50.70%. A total of 4 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

Laxman Vedu Valvi (Indian National Congress) won the Nandurbar Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 55,950 votes (27.40%%).

The voter turnout in Nandurbar for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 50.70%%.

4 candidates contested from Nandurbar constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Nandurbar is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.