Nellore Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 SC

B. Anjanappa of Indian National Congress won the Nellore Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 71,905 votes (20.90%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 480,699 registered electors and 344,137 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 71.60%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

B. Anjanappa

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
71,905
Margin %
20.90%
Total Electors
480,699
Votes Polled
344,137
Turnout
71.60%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
22
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
B. Anjanappa

Indian National Congress

165,206
48.00%
Male
#2
Meriga Ramakrishnaiah

Swatantra

93,301
27.10%
Male
#3
E.V. Chinnaiah

Republican Party

55,817
16.20%
Male
#4
Govada Nireekshna Rao

Independent

21,765
6.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 B. Anjanappa Indian National Congress 165,206 48.00%
2 Meriga Ramakrishnaiah Swatantra 93,301 27.10%
3 E.V. Chinnaiah Republican Party 55,817 16.20%
4 Govada Nireekshna Rao Independent 21,765 6.30%

Nellore — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, B. Anjanappa of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Nellore constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 71,905 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 480,699 registered electors, 344,137 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 71.60%. 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

B. Anjanappa (Indian National Congress) won the Nellore Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 71,905 votes (20.90%%).

The voter turnout in Nellore for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 71.60%%.

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

Nellore is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.