1982
P. K. VELAYUDHAN
Margin3,9835.7%
Winner votes36,60452.0%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
P. K. VELAYUDHAN IND | 36,604 | 52.0% | |
| 2 | M. K. KRISHNAN CPM | 32,621 | 46.4% |
| 3 | K. K. GOPALAN BJP | 946 | 1.3% |
| 4 | T. R. SASIDHARAN IND | 194 | 0.3% |
Turnout80.5%Votes cast70,365Electors87,418