Jajpur Keonjhar, Odisha — Lok Sabha Election Results
Jajpur Keonjhar (Odisha) was won by Bhubananda Das (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 20,585 votes over Lakhmidhar Jena. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Jajpur Keonjhar, Odisha, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Bhubananda Das | Indian National Congress | 104,114 | 22.8% | Lakhmidhar Jena (Ganatantra Parishad) | 20,585 (4.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhubananda Das | Indian National Congress | 104,114 | 22.8% |
| Lakhmidhar Jena | Ganatantra Parishad | 83,529 | 18.3% |
| Adityapratap Singh Deo | Ganatantra Parishad | 82,548 | 18.1% |
| Mayadhar Sinha | Indian National Congress | 82,421 | 18.0% |
| Pitambar Jena | Samajwadi Party | 55,441 | 12.1% |
| Harihar Mahanto | Samajwadi Party | 49,261 | 10.8% |
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
Jajpur Keonjhar 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 Jajpur Keonjhar in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Bhubananda Das (Indian National Congress) won Jajpur Keonjhar, Odisha, in 1951 with 104,114 votes (22.8%), a margin of 20,585 votes over Lakhmidhar Jena.
Which parties have won Jajpur Keonjhar since 1951?
Since 1951, Jajpur Keonjhar has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Jajpur Keonjhar?
The closest result on record for Jajpur Keonjhar was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Ganatantra Parishad by just 20,585 votes (4.5 percentage points).