1980
P. K. KODIYAN
Margin25,3997.9%
Winner votes1,70,43353.0%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
P. K. KODIYAN CPI | 1,70,433 | 53.0% | |
| 2 | R. ACHUTHAN INC(I) | 1,45,034 | 45.1% |
| 3 | K. P. PRAMATON IND | 3,236 | 1.0% |
| 4 | K. S. KRISHNA SASTRY IND | 2,655 | 0.8% |
Turnout52.5%Votes cast3,21,358Electors6,11,784