Tiruchendur Lok Sabha Election Result 1977

Tamil Nadu · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1977 GEN

Kosalaram K.T. of Indian National Congress won the Tiruchendur Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu in the 1977 general election, with a winning margin of 120,190 votes (26.60%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 712,718 registered electors and 452,540 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 63.50%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Kosalaram K.T.

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
120,190
Margin %
26.60%
Total Electors
712,718
Votes Polled
452,540
Turnout
63.50%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Tamil Nadu
Constituency Number
619
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1977
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Kosalaram K.T.

Indian National Congress

272,338
60.20%
Male
#2
Devadasan Edwin

Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

152,148
33.60%
Male
#3
Arumugam Pandian N.

Independent

11,336
2.50%
Male
#4
Antony Edward

Independent

5,656
1.20%
Male
#5
S. Sooryamuththu Thevar

Independent

2,088
0.50%
Male
#6
S. Subbiah Nadar

Independent

1,559
0.30%
Male
#7
Raj S.A.

Independent

728
0.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Kosalaram K.T. Indian National Congress 272,338 60.20%
2 Devadasan Edwin Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) 152,148 33.60%
3 Arumugam Pandian N. Independent 11,336 2.50%
4 Antony Edward Independent 5,656 1.20%
5 S. Sooryamuththu Thevar Independent 2,088 0.50%
6 S. Subbiah Nadar Independent 1,559 0.30%
7 Raj S.A. Independent 728 0.20%

Tiruchendur — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, Kosalaram K.T. of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Tiruchendur constituency (Tamil Nadu) with a margin of 120,190 votes.

Out of 712,718 registered electors, 452,540 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 63.50%. A total of 7 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

Kosalaram K.T. (Indian National Congress) won the Tiruchendur Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 120,190 votes (26.60%%).

The voter turnout in Tiruchendur for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 63.50%%.

7 candidates contested from Tiruchendur constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Tiruchendur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.