Tindivanam Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Tamil Nadu · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

R. Venkatasubba Reddiar of Indian National Congress won the Tindivanam Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 14,297 votes (5.00%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 441,497 registered electors and 284,008 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 64.30%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

R. Venkatasubba Reddiar

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
14,297
Margin %
5.00%
Total Electors
441,497
Votes Polled
284,008
Turnout
64.30%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Tamil Nadu
Constituency Number
618
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
R. Venkatasubba Reddiar

Indian National Congress

132,330
46.60%
Male
#2
K. Ramamoorthi Goundar

Swatantra

118,033
41.60%
Male
#3
N. P. Shanumga Goundar

Independent

23,356
8.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 R. Venkatasubba Reddiar Indian National Congress 132,330 46.60%
2 K. Ramamoorthi Goundar Swatantra 118,033 41.60%
3 N. P. Shanumga Goundar Independent 23,356 8.20%

Tindivanam — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, R. Venkatasubba Reddiar of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Tindivanam constituency (Tamil Nadu) with a margin of 14,297 votes.

Out of 441,497 registered electors, 284,008 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 64.30%. A total of 3 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

R. Venkatasubba Reddiar (Indian National Congress) won the Tindivanam Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 14,297 votes (5.00%%).

The voter turnout in Tindivanam for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 64.30%%.

3 candidates contested from Tindivanam constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Tindivanam is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.