Ranchi West, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Ranchi West (Bihar) was won by Jaipal Singh (Janata Party) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 50,878 votes over Joseph Tigga. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Ranchi West, Bihar, from 1951 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1951–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Jaipal Singh | Jharkhand Party | 139,275 | 60.9% | Jagannath Singh Manki (Indian National Congress) | 66,106 (28.9 pts) |
| 1957 | Jaipal Singh | Jharkhand Party | 139,197 | 60.3% | Khrist Pyare Karketta (Indian National Congress) | 80,882 (35.0 pts) |
| 1962 | Jaipal Singh | Janata Party | 103,310 | 52.6% | Joseph Tigga (Swatantra Party) | 50,878 (25.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaipal Singh | Jharkhand Party | 139,275 | 60.9% |
| Jagannath Singh Manki | Indian National Congress | 73,169 | 32.0% |
| Biseshwar Khalko | CNSPJP | 16,412 | 7.2% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaipal Singh | Jharkhand Party | 139,197 | 60.3% |
| Khrist Pyare Karketta | Indian National Congress | 58,315 | 25.2% |
| Joseph Tiga | Independent | 13,838 | 6.0% |
| Ignece Kharia | Independent | 11,765 | 5.1% |
| Junas Surin | Independent | 7,912 | 3.4% |
| Theodar Suren | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaipal Singh | Janata Party | 103,310 | 52.6% |
| Joseph Tigga | Swatantra Party | 52,432 | 26.7% |
| Lal Singh Munri | Indian National Congress | 40,828 | 20.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Ranchi West has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Jharkhand Party, Janata Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ranchi West in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Jaipal Singh (Janata Party) won Ranchi West, Bihar, in 1962 with 103,310 votes (52.6%), a margin of 50,878 votes over Joseph Tigga.
Which parties have won Ranchi West since 1951?
Since 1951, Ranchi West has been won by: Janata Party, Jharkhand Party.
What was the closest result in Ranchi West?
The closest result on record for Ranchi West was 1962, when Janata Party beat Swatantra Party by just 50,878 votes (25.9 percentage points).