Dhenkanal West Cuttack, Odisha — Lok Sabha Election Results
Dhenkanal West Cuttack (Odisha) was won by Niranjan Jena (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 37,759 votes over Sarangadhar Das. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Dhenkanal West Cuttack, Odisha, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Niranjan Jena | Indian National Congress | 133,666 | 27.0% | Sarangadhar Das (Samajwadi Party) | 37,759 (7.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niranjan Jena | Indian National Congress | 133,666 | 27.0% |
| Sarangadhar Das | Samajwadi Party | 95,907 | 19.4% |
| Madanmohan Pradhan | Indian National Congress | 95,660 | 19.3% |
| Jhuli Bhoi | Samajwadi Party | 71,874 | 14.5% |
| Bholeswar Nayak | Ganatantra Parishad | 54,494 | 11.0% |
| Bhabagrahi Pradhan | Ganatantra Parishad | 43,957 | 8.9% |
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
Dhenkanal West Cuttack 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 Dhenkanal West Cuttack in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Niranjan Jena (Indian National Congress) won Dhenkanal West Cuttack, Odisha, in 1951 with 133,666 votes (27.0%), a margin of 37,759 votes over Sarangadhar Das.
Which parties have won Dhenkanal West Cuttack since 1951?
Since 1951, Dhenkanal West Cuttack has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Dhenkanal West Cuttack?
The closest result on record for Dhenkanal West Cuttack was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Samajwadi Party by just 37,759 votes (7.6 percentage points).