How to Calculate Your TPCODL Electricity Bill (Step by Step)

Step 1: Find the units you used

Every bill shows a previous reading and a present reading from your meter. Subtract the first from the second to get units consumed (kWh). For example, if the previous reading was 12,340 and the present reading is 12,590, you used 250 units.

If the bill says "provisional" or "average", the meter was not actually read. Your next bill will correct the difference, so note your own meter reading on the same date to compare.

Step 2: Apply the slab rates (telescopic billing)

Domestic consumers in Odisha are billed using telescopic slabs. The first block of units is charged at the lowest rate, the next block at a higher rate, and so on. You never pay the top rate on all units – only on the units that fall inside the top slab.

Using sample slab rates (always confirm the current rates on your own bill):

For 250 units the energy charge is:

• 50 × ₹3.00 = ₹150
• 150 × ₹4.80 = ₹720
• 50 × ₹5.80 = ₹290
• Total energy charge = ₹1,160

Step 3: Add the fixed (demand) charge

Your bill shows a contract demand or sanctioned load in kW. A fixed charge is added every month for each kW, whether you use much electricity or not. With a 2 kW load and a sample fixed charge of ₹20 per kW, this adds ₹40.

Step 4: Add duty and other items

Depending on the current tariff and your connection, the bill may include electricity duty (a percentage), meter rent, arrears from earlier bills and any adjustments. These appear as separate lines.

Step 5: Subtract rebates

DISCOMs usually offer a rebate for paying before the due date, and sometimes for paying digitally. Paying on time through UPI or net banking is the simplest saving available.

Full example

Do it in seconds with the calculator

Our Odisha Electricity Bill Calculator does all five steps for you. Enter your units and load, edit the slab rates to match your bill, and see the slab-wise breakup and average cost per unit instantly. It works for TPCODL (Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Khordha), TPWODL, TPSODL and TPNODL.

Why did my bill increase?

• Crossing a slab: going from 190 to 260 units moves 60 units into a higher rate.
• Summer cooling: one AC can add 250–350 units a month.
• Longer billing cycle: a late meter reading means more days and more units.
• Average billing correction: a catch-up after provisional bills.
• Higher contract load: fixed charges rise every month after load enhancement.

Five ways to cut your bill

1. Track your meter weekly and try to stay below the next slab boundary.
2. Set AC temperature to 24–26 °C and clean the filters monthly.
3. Replace old bulbs and tube lights with LEDs.
4. Switch off geysers, chargers and set-top boxes at the plug when not in use.
5. Pay before the due date to get the rebate.

Tariffs are set by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission and revised from time to time. Use the rates printed on your latest bill for the most accurate result.

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