Kolhapur, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kolhapur (Bombay) was won by Dige Shankarrao Khanderao (SCF) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 38,660 votes over Mahagaonkar Bhausaheb Raosaheb. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Kolhapur, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Dige Shankarrao Khanderao | SCF | 269,605 | 31.0% | Mahagaonkar Bhausaheb Raosaheb (Peasants and Workers Party) | 38,660 (4.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dige Shankarrao Khanderao | SCF | 269,605 | 31.0% |
| Mahagaonkar Bhausaheb Raosaheb | Peasants and Workers Party | 230,945 | 26.6% |
| More Krishnaji Laxman | Indian National Congress | 126,544 | 14.6% |
| Khardekar Balasaheb Hanamant | Independent | 103,733 | 11.9% |
| Shreshti Mahadeo Dundappa | Indian National Congress | 97,966 | 11.3% |
| Jadhav Shamrao Omanna | Independent | 40,451 | 4.7% |
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
Kolhapur has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1957). Parties that have won this seat over that span: SCF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kolhapur in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Dige Shankarrao Khanderao (SCF) won Kolhapur, Bombay, in 1957 with 269,605 votes (31.0%), a margin of 38,660 votes over Mahagaonkar Bhausaheb Raosaheb.
Which parties have won Kolhapur since 1957?
Since 1957, Kolhapur has been won by: SCF.
What was the closest result in Kolhapur?
The closest result on record for Kolhapur was 1957, when SCF beat Peasants and Workers Party by just 38,660 votes (4.5 percentage points).