Ganjam, Odisha — Lok Sabha Election Results
Ganjam (Odisha) was won by Mohan Nayak (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 7,501 votes over Uma Charan Patnaik. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Ganjam, Odisha, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Mohan Nayak | Indian National Congress | 127,558 | 23.4% | Uma Charan Patnaik (Independent) | 7,501 (1.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohan Nayak | Indian National Congress | 127,558 | 23.4% |
| Uma Charan Patnaik | Independent | 120,057 | 22.0% |
| Ganesh Mahapatra | Indian National Congress | 110,405 | 20.2% |
| Sapua Naik | Independent | 75,971 | 13.9% |
| Satananda Padhi | Ganatantra Parishad | 62,251 | 11.4% |
| Iswar Naik | Ganatantra Parishad | 49,348 | 9.0% |
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
Ganjam has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1957). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ganjam in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Mohan Nayak (Indian National Congress) won Ganjam, Odisha, in 1957 with 127,558 votes (23.4%), a margin of 7,501 votes over Uma Charan Patnaik.
Which parties have won Ganjam since 1957?
Since 1957, Ganjam has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Ganjam?
The closest result on record for Ganjam was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 7,501 votes (1.4 percentage points).