Total Constituencies: 53
Bihar Lok Sabha Election 1962 covered all 53 parliamentary constituencies in the state. The INC received the highest statewide vote share at 43.89% and won 39 seats, while the SWA received 18.21% of the vote and won 7 seats. The PSP won 2 seats with 12.69% of the vote.
GyanMandi provides constituency-wise election information, including candidates, votes, vote share and winning candidates. Select a constituency below to explore the detailed election results for the 1962 Lok Sabha election.
The table below shows party-wise results based on total votes received across Bihar. Vote Share is calculated across all 53 constituencies, while Vote Share on Contested is calculated only in the constituencies contested by that party.
| Party Name | Seats Contested | Seats Won | Vote Share | Vote Share on Contested |
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| INC | 53 | 39 | 43.89% | 43.89% |
| SWA | 43 | 7 | 18.21% | 22.53% |
| PSP | 32 | 2 | 12.69% | 20.28% |
| CPI | 16 | 1 | 6.38% | 20.30% |
| SOC | 24 | 1 | 6.12% | 12.39% |
| IND | 21 | 0 | 4.96% | 12.41% |
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