Champaran, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Champaran (Bihar) was won by Bipin Behari Verma (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 39,711 votes over Bhola Raut. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Champaran, Bihar, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Bipin Behari Verma | Indian National Congress | 187,843 | 38.8% | Bhola Raut (Indian National Congress) | 39,711 (8.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipin Behari Verma | Indian National Congress | 187,843 | 38.8% |
| Bhola Raut | Indian National Congress | 148,132 | 30.6% |
| Satrughna Ram | Praja Socialist Party | 85,500 | 17.7% |
| Jaya Gopal Pd. Singh | Praja Socialist Party | 62,889 | 13.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Not enough elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Champaran has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1957). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Champaran in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Bipin Behari Verma (Indian National Congress) won Champaran, Bihar, in 1957 with 187,843 votes (38.8%), a margin of 39,711 votes over Bhola Raut.
Which parties have won Champaran since 1957?
Since 1957, Champaran has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Champaran?
The closest result on record for Champaran was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 39,711 votes (8.2 percentage points).