Phulbani Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Odisha · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 SC

A. Dipa of Swatantra won the Phulbani Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 21,611 votes (14.60%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 468,645 registered electors and 147,798 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 31.50%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Swatantra

A. Dipa

Swatantra

Victory Margin
21,611
Margin %
14.60%
Total Electors
468,645
Votes Polled
147,798
Turnout
31.50%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Odisha
Constituency Number
604
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
A. Dipa

Swatantra

64,531
43.70%
Male
#2
T. Naik

Indian National Congress

42,920
29.00%
Male
#3
D. Behera

Independent

16,343
11.10%
Male
#4
G. Dehuri

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

12,815
8.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 A. Dipa Swatantra 64,531 43.70%
2 T. Naik Indian National Congress 42,920 29.00%
3 D. Behera Independent 16,343 11.10%
4 G. Dehuri Bhartiya Jan Sangh 12,815 8.70%

Phulbani — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, A. Dipa of Swatantra secured victory in the Phulbani constituency (Odisha) with a margin of 21,611 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 468,645 registered electors, 147,798 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 31.50%. 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

A. Dipa (Swatantra) won the Phulbani Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 21,611 votes (14.60%%).

The voter turnout in Phulbani for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 31.50%%.

4 candidates contested from Phulbani constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Phulbani is a Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha.