Purnea Cum Santal Parganas, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Purnea Cum Santal Parganas (Bihar) was won by Bhagat Jha (Azad) (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 18,212 votes over Jughar Soren Paul. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Purnea Cum Santal Parganas, Bihar, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Bhagat Jha (Azad) | Indian National Congress | 166,049 | 25.2% | Jughar Soren Paul (Jharkhand Party) | 18,212 (2.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhagat Jha (Azad) | Indian National Congress | 166,049 | 25.2% |
| Jughar Soren Paul | Jharkhand Party | 147,837 | 22.4% |
| Narayan Soren | Indian National Congress | 147,531 | 22.4% |
| Sudhir Hasda | Jharkhand Party | 121,248 | 18.4% |
| Barruchi Jha | Samajwadi Party | 53,206 | 8.1% |
| Lakhi Prasad Agrawal | Independent | 23,346 | 3.5% |
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
Purnea Cum Santal Parganas has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Purnea Cum Santal Parganas in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Bhagat Jha (Azad) (Indian National Congress) won Purnea Cum Santal Parganas, Bihar, in 1951 with 166,049 votes (25.2%), a margin of 18,212 votes over Jughar Soren Paul.
Which parties have won Purnea Cum Santal Parganas since 1951?
Since 1951, Purnea Cum Santal Parganas has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Purnea Cum Santal Parganas?
The closest result on record for Purnea Cum Santal Parganas was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Jharkhand Party by just 18,212 votes (2.8 percentage points).