Turnout and NOTA: Lok Sabha 1971
Historical election results Official outcomes as published by the Election Commission of India, compiled by third parties and not verified by VotingBharat.com. Data sources
Turnout by election
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Bar height = turnout (votes polled ÷ electors).
Highest turnout
| Constituency | Turnout |
|---|---|
| Thanjavur | 81.4% |
| Nagapattinam | 80.6% |
| KUMBAKONAM | 80.0% |
| MAYURAM | 79.4% |
| Perambalur | 79.3% |
| AMBALAPUZHA | 77.5% |
| Yavatmal | 77.5% |
| Pudukkottai | 77.3% |
| Wandiwash | 76.3% |
| Cuddalore | 74.8% |
| CHINGLEPUT | 74.7% |
| Mathurapur | 74.7% |
| TIRUTTANI | 74.3% |
| Wardha | 74.3% |
| Sivaganga | 74.2% |
Lowest turnout
| Constituency | Turnout |
|---|---|
| Singhbhum | 16.6% |
| Mandla | 24.7% |
| Nowrangpur | 25.3% |
| Misrikh | 25.7% |
| Rajmahal | 26.3% |
| Janjgir | 28.1% |
| Almora | 28.8% |
| Chatra | 29.4% |
| TEHRI GARWAL | 29.5% |
| Jamshedpur | 30.0% |
| Chail | 30.0% |
| Amethi | 30.1% |
| Sultanpur | 30.7% |
| Palamau | 30.9% |
| Hazaribagh | 31.0% |
Turnout by state
| State | Turnout | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | 71.8% | 39 |
| Andaman Nicobar Islands | 70.5% | 1 |
| Puducherry | 70.1% | 1 |
| Dadra Nagar Haveli | 69.8% | 1 |
| Delhi 21 | 65.2% | 7 |
| Kerala | 64.5% | 19 |
| Haryana | 64.4% | 9 |
| Chandigarh | 62.9% | 1 |
| West Bengal | 61.9% | 40 |
| Tripura | 60.8% | 2 |
| Maharashtra | 59.9% | 45 |
| Punjab | 59.9% | 13 |
| Andhra Pradesh (historical key) | 59.1% | 41 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 58.1% | 6 |
| Mysore | 57.4% | 27 |
| Goa, Daman & Diu | 55.9% | 2 |
| Gujarat | 55.5% | 24 |
| Rajasthan | 54.0% | 23 |
| Nagaland | 53.8% | 1 |
| Assam | 50.7% | 14 |
| Bihar (1947-1999) | 49.0% | 53 |
| Manipur | 48.9% | 2 |
| Madhya Pradesh (1947-1999) | 48.0% | 37 |
| Uttar Pradesh (1947-1999) | 46.0% | 85 |
| Odisha | 43.2% | 20 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 41.2% | 4 |
| Laccadive Minicoy And Amindivi Islands | 0.0% | 1 |
NOTA
| Year | NOTA votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6,000,197 | 1.08% |
| 2019 | 6,513,476 | 1.06% |
| 2024 | 6,372,220 | 0.99% |
Cite this page
VotingBharat.com. "Turnout and NOTA: Lok Sabha 1971." https://votingbharat.com/insights/turnout/lok-sabha/1971/ (accessed 23 October 2026). Data: Election Commission of India via IndiaVotes.com.