Chatrapur, Odisha — Lok Sabha Election Results
Chatrapur (Odisha) was won by Jaganath Rao R. (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 85,933 votes over Brundaban Naiyak. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Chatrapur, Odisha, from 1962 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1962–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Sarma Ananta Tripathy | Indian National Congress | 47,958 | 60.2% | Harihara Das (Swatantra Party) | 25,215 (31.6 pts) |
| 1967 | J. R. Rachakonda | Indian National Congress | 107,071 | 53.1% | J. Praharaja (Swatantra Party) | 41,661 (20.7 pts) |
| 1971 | Jaganath Rao R. | Indian National Congress | 150,279 | 60.3% | Brundaban Naiyak (UTC) | 85,933 (34.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarma Ananta Tripathy | Indian National Congress | 47,958 | 60.2% |
| Harihara Das | Swatantra Party | 22,743 | 28.5% |
| Naryan Sahu | Socialist Party | 9,013 | 11.3% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. R. Rachakonda | Indian National Congress | 107,071 | 53.1% |
| J. Praharaja | Swatantra Party | 65,410 | 32.4% |
| C. Patro | Independent | 15,184 | 7.5% |
| S. Misra | Independent | 13,954 | 6.9% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaganath Rao R. | Indian National Congress | 150,279 | 60.3% |
| Brundaban Naiyak | UTC | 64,346 | 25.8% |
| Jaganath Mishra | Independent | 22,956 | 9.2% |
| Ananta Tripathi Sarma | Congress (O) | 11,534 | 4.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Chatrapur 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Chatrapur in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Jaganath Rao R. (Indian National Congress) won Chatrapur, Odisha, in 1971 with 150,279 votes (60.3%), a margin of 85,933 votes over Brundaban Naiyak.
Which parties have won Chatrapur since 1962?
Since 1962, Chatrapur has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Chatrapur?
The closest result on record for Chatrapur was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat Swatantra Party by just 41,661 votes (20.7 percentage points).