Bhanjanagar, Odisha — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bhanjanagar (Odisha) was won by Dutikrishna Panda (Communist Party of India) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 2,858 votes over Bijaya Nanda Pattanayak. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Bhanjanagar, Odisha, from 1962 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1962–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Mohan Nayak | Indian National Congress | 40,735 | 86.0% | Dondapani Das (Socialist Party) | 34,124 (72.1 pts) |
| 1967 | A. T. Sarma | Indian National Congress | 69,120 | 32.1% | D. Panda (Communist Party of India) | 4,695 (2.2 pts) |
| 1971 | Dutikrishna Panda | Communist Party of India | 102,956 | 41.8% | Bijaya Nanda Pattanayak (UTC) | 2,858 (1.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohan Nayak | Indian National Congress | 40,735 | 86.0% |
| Dondapani Das | Socialist Party | 6,611 | 14.0% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. T. Sarma | Indian National Congress | 69,120 | 32.1% |
| D. Panda | Communist Party of India | 64,425 | 30.0% |
| S. Padhy | Swatantra Party | 43,594 | 20.3% |
| T. Mahapatro | Independent | 20,682 | 9.6% |
| R.. Misra | Independent | 17,268 | 8.0% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutikrishna Panda | Communist Party of India | 102,956 | 41.8% |
| Bijaya Nanda Pattanayak | UTC | 100,098 | 40.6% |
| Sarat Chandra Mohapatra | Swatantra Party | 43,529 | 17.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Bhanjanagar has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1962. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bhanjanagar in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Dutikrishna Panda (Communist Party of India) won Bhanjanagar, Odisha, in 1971 with 102,956 votes (41.8%), a margin of 2,858 votes over Bijaya Nanda Pattanayak.
Which parties have won Bhanjanagar since 1962?
Since 1962, Bhanjanagar has been won by: Communist Party of India, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bhanjanagar?
The closest result on record for Bhanjanagar was 1971, when Communist Party of India beat UTC by just 2,858 votes (1.2 percentage points).