North Bengal, West Bengal — Lok Sabha Election Results
North Bengal (West Bengal) was won by Upendra Nath Barman (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 14,014 votes over Birendra Nath Katham. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for North Bengal, West Bengal, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Upendra Nath Barman | Indian National Congress | 177,618 | 20.6% | Birendra Nath Katham (Indian National Congress) | 14,014 (1.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upendra Nath Barman | Indian National Congress | 177,618 | 20.6% |
| Birendra Nath Katham | Indian National Congress | 163,604 | 19.0% |
| Amiya Kanta Basu | Indian National Congress | 158,620 | 18.4% |
| Himanshu Kumar Neogi | Independent | 86,973 | 10.1% |
| Upendra Narayan Das | FBL(RG) | 77,203 | 9.0% |
| L. R. Josse | Independent | 71,510 | 8.3% |
| Ganga Ram Uraon | KMPP | 67,181 | 7.8% |
| Nagendra Nath Mahalanobish | Independent | 59,347 | 6.9% |
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
North Bengal 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 North Bengal in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Upendra Nath Barman (Indian National Congress) won North Bengal, West Bengal, in 1951 with 177,618 votes (20.6%), a margin of 14,014 votes over Birendra Nath Katham.
Which parties have won North Bengal since 1951?
Since 1951, North Bengal has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in North Bengal?
The closest result on record for North Bengal was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 14,014 votes (1.6 percentage points).