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Accurate estimates for Jharkhand · JBVNL
Estimated monthly bill
₹300.00
| 1–∞ @ ₹6.85 × 150 | ₹1,027.50 |
| Energy charge | ₹1,027.50 |
| 200 free units/month scheme | −₹1,027.50 |
| Fixed charge (₹100/kW × 3 kW) | ₹300.00 |
| Total | ₹300.00 |
Worked example
A 150-unit monthly Jharkhand residential bill (single-phase) works out to ₹0123456789012345678901234567890123456789. That is ₹1,027.50 energy + ₹300.00 Fixed charge.
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Budget → Units Calculator
Tell us your target bill, we'll tell you how many units that buys
You can use up to
200 units
for a monthly bill of ₹300.00 (within your ₹1,000.00 budget)
How to use this calculator
- 1Select your state — it's pre-selected for this page
- 2Enter your sanctioned load in kW, shown on your bill or meter agreement
- 3Enter the units consumed shown on your bill, or your meter readings
- 4Choose your connection phase (single or three) if applicable
- 5Review the itemised slab-by-slab result below the calculator
Your monthly billing cycle
JBVNL bills monthly.
What are slabs in electricity billing?
Most Indian DISCOMs bill domestic electricity using telescopic slabs — tiered per-unit rates that rise as your consumption increases.
- Each slab has its own rate — for example the first 100 units might be billed at one rate and the next 100 at a higher one.
- Slabs are telescopic, not retroactive — only the units that fall inside a higher slab are billed at that slab's rate, not your entire consumption.
- The slab count resets every billing cycle — monthly, bimonthly or quarterly, depending on your DISCOM.
- Some DISCOMs add a fuel cost adjustment or electricity duty on top of the slab rate — see the tariff table above for what applies here.
Jharkhand residential tariff slabs
| Slab (units) | Rate (₹/unit) |
|---|---|
| 0–above | ₹6.85 |
| Fixed charge | ₹100/kW of sanctioned load |
Effective from 1 May 2025 · Verified 29 August 2026 · source order
View Commercial, Industrial & Agriculture tariffs for Jharkhand →
Two worked examples
Lower usage
₹1,327.50
150 units · ₹1,027.50 energy + ₹300.00 fixed
Higher usage
₹2,766.00
360 units · ₹2,466.00 energy + ₹300.00 fixed
Popular Jharkhand Electricity Bill Calculations
Explore estimated electricity bills for commonly used consumption levels using JBVNL tariff slabs for Domestic connections in Jharkhand.
Electricity Bill for 50 Units in Jharkhand₹642.50
The estimated electricity bill for 50 units under Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) in Jharkhand is ₹642.50. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–above | 50 | ₹6.85 | ₹342.50 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹342.50
- Fixed Charges
- ₹300.00
Electricity Bill for 100 Units in Jharkhand₹985.00
The estimated electricity bill for 100 units under Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) in Jharkhand is ₹985.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–above | 100 | ₹6.85 | ₹685.00 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹685.00
- Fixed Charges
- ₹300.00
Electricity Bill for 150 Units in Jharkhand₹1,327.50
The estimated electricity bill for 150 units under Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) in Jharkhand is ₹1,327.50. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–above | 150 | ₹6.85 | ₹1,027.50 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹1,027.50
- Fixed Charges
- ₹300.00
Electricity Bill for 200 Units in Jharkhand₹1,670.00
The estimated electricity bill for 200 units under Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) in Jharkhand is ₹1,670.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–above | 200 | ₹6.85 | ₹1,370.00 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹1,370.00
- Fixed Charges
- ₹300.00
Electricity Bill for 250 Units in Jharkhand₹2,012.50
The estimated electricity bill for 250 units under Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) in Jharkhand is ₹2,012.50. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–above | 250 | ₹6.85 | ₹1,712.50 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹1,712.50
- Fixed Charges
- ₹300.00
Electricity Bill for 300 Units in Jharkhand₹2,355.00
The estimated electricity bill for 300 units under Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) in Jharkhand is ₹2,355.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–above | 300 | ₹6.85 | ₹2,055.00 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹2,055.00
- Fixed Charges
- ₹300.00
Electricity Bill for 400 Units in Jharkhand₹3,040.00
The estimated electricity bill for 400 units under Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) in Jharkhand is ₹3,040.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–above | 400 | ₹6.85 | ₹2,740.00 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹2,740.00
- Fixed Charges
- ₹300.00
Electricity Bill for 500 Units in Jharkhand₹3,725.00
The estimated electricity bill for 500 units under Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) in Jharkhand is ₹3,725.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–above | 500 | ₹6.85 | ₹3,425.00 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹3,425.00
- Fixed Charges
- ₹300.00
Electricity Bill for 750 Units in Jharkhand₹5,437.50
The estimated electricity bill for 750 units under Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) in Jharkhand is ₹5,437.50. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–above | 750 | ₹6.85 | ₹5,137.50 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹5,137.50
- Fixed Charges
- ₹300.00
Electricity Bill for 1000 Units in Jharkhand₹7,150.00
The estimated electricity bill for 1000 units under Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) in Jharkhand is ₹7,150.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.
Slab-wise Energy Charges
| Slab Range | Units | Rate/Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–above | 1000 | ₹6.85 | ₹6,850.00 |
Detailed Charges Breakdown
- Energy Charges
- ₹6,850.00
- Fixed Charges
- ₹300.00
Common JBVNL bill traps
It's a flat rate, so slab position doesn't matter
Unlike most states, every unit is billed at the same ₹6.85/unit (urban) regardless of how much you use — there's no telescopic discount for staying in a lower band, since there is no band.
The 200-free-units benefit isn't universal
Around 40 lakh of JBVNL's ~46 lakh domestic consumers get up to 200 free units a month, but this depends on scheme eligibility — check your account status rather than assuming it applies.
Rural rates are cheaper and not modelled here
This calculator uses the urban (DS-II) rate of ₹6.85/unit. Rural domestic (DS-I) connections are billed at a lower ₹6.70/unit with a different fixed charge, which isn't reflected in this estimate.
How the JBVNL bill is calculated
Flat rate, but 200 units free
Jharkhand charges a flat ₹6.85/unit for urban domestic supply (₹6.70 rural), but around 40 lakh of its ~46 lakh domestic consumers pay nothing because the state provides up to 200 free units per household each month.
How the Jharkhand bill is calculated
Jharkhand domestic supply is billed monthly. Every unit is charged at a flat ₹6.85/unit. A fixed charge of ₹100 per kW of sanctioned load applies.
Your bill, component by component
Based on the 150-unit example above. Expand each line for what it means and whether you can influence it.
Energy chargeReducible₹1,027.50+
Priced across telescopic slabs — the more you use, the higher the marginal rate. Shifting usage below your next slab threshold lowers this line directly. This example totals ₹1,027.50.
Fixed chargeFixed₹300.00+
Charged regardless of how many units you use (₹100/kW × 3 kW). The only way to change this line is to change your phase, sanctioned load, or connection type.
What's included in your bill
| Component | What it is | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Energy charge | Units × slab rate, telescopic | ₹6.85–₹6.85/unit |
| Fixed charge | Flat, independent of usage | ₹100/kW of sanctioned load |
How to read your meter
Digital meters show a running total in kWh ("units") on an LCD display — write down the number before the decimal point. To find your consumption for a billing period, subtract your previous reading from your current reading; that is exactly what the "Meter reading" mode in the calculator above does for you. Analog meters use a set of dial gauges read left to right — note the number the pointer has just passed on each dial.
Tools that cut your bill
Swap CFL for LED bulbs
Replacing a 15W CFL with a 9W LED bulb, run 6 hrs/day, saves about ₹90.01/year at Jharkhand's top slab rate (₹6.85/unit) — per bulb.
How does JBVNL compare?
JBVNL
Jharkhand
Top slab rate
₹6.85/unit
Base slab
₹6.85
Slabs
1
Billing
monthly
Duty
0%
WBSEDCL
West Bengal
Top slab rate
₹6.81/unit
↓ 1% cheaper than JBVNL
Base slab
₹4.10
Slabs
5
Billing
quarterly
Duty
0%
CSPDCL
Chhattisgarh
Top slab rate
₹8.30/unit
↑ 21% costlier than JBVNL
Base slab
₹4.10
Slabs
5
Billing
monthly
Duty
8%
SBPDCL
Bihar
Top slab rate
₹7.96/unit
↑ 16% costlier than JBVNL
Base slab
₹7.42
Slabs
2
Billing
monthly
Duty
0%
Top Slab Rate Comparison
JBVNL's top domestic slab rate is ₹6.85/unit — cheaper than WBSEDCL (₹6.81/unit), — more expensive than CSPDCL (₹8.30/unit), — more expensive than SBPDCL (₹7.96/unit). Billing cycles also differ: JBVNL bills monthly, while WBSEDCL bills quarterly, CSPDCL bills monthly, SBPDCL bills monthly.
Tips to reduce your JBVNL bill
- Where practical, keep usage below your next slab threshold — the marginal units above ₹6.85/unit cost the most.
- For high-usage households, rooftop solar can offset your most expensive top-slab units — see the solar section above.
Energy saving tips for Jharkhand electricity bills
Switch to BLDC ceiling fans
BLDC motors typically use 60–70% less power than a regular induction-motor fan for the same airflow.
Choose BEE 5-star rated appliances
A 5-star AC, refrigerator or washing machine can use 20–30% less electricity than a 1-star model of the same capacity.
Set your AC to 24°C or higher
Each degree below 24°C typically adds 3–5% to an AC's power draw — 24°C with a fan running is usually just as comfortable.
Switch to LED lighting
LED bulbs use roughly 80% less energy than incandescent bulbs for the same brightness, and last far longer.
Unplug appliances on standby
TVs, set-top boxes and chargers left plugged in can draw a small standby load around the clock — unplugging them when not in use adds up over a billing cycle.
Net metering explained
Net metering lets a rooftop solar system export surplus power back to the grid through your existing meter, which runs in reverse. At billing time, your DISCOM credits the exported units against what you drew from the grid — you're billed only for the net difference. Combined with telescopic slabs, this typically offsets your most expensive units first.
About JBVNL
- 2000 — Jharkhand carved out of Bihar; Jharkhand State Electricity Board (JSEB) formed.
- 2013 — Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) incorporated on 23 October 2013, taking over JSEB's distribution business.
- 2014 — JBVNL commenced operations on 6 January 2014.
- Today — Operates through seven electric supply areas — Ranchi, Dhanbad, Singhbhum, Hazaribagh, Giridih, Dumka and Medininagar — covering cities including Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Deoghar and Palamu.
Does JBVNL supply electricity to Ranchi and Jamshedpur?
Yes. Both cities are covered by JBVNL — Ranchi directly, and Jamshedpur under the Singhbhum supply area. JBVNL's seven supply areas cover essentially all residential and urban consumers in Jharkhand.
How to check and pay your bill
- 1Visit the official JBVNL website and select Quick Pay
- 2Enter your Consumer Number to fetch your current bill
- 3Verify the amount and pay via UPI, card or net banking
- 4Save the payment receipt for your records
Official portal
jbvnl.co.in (official JBVNL portal)
Helpline
1912 / 1800-345-6570 (24×7)
Why use this calculator?
- Free and instant — get an estimate in seconds, no signup or login required.
- Real DISCOM tariff data — uses each state board's own published slabs, fixed charges, duty and FCA, not an all-India average.
- Full itemised breakdown — see exactly how the energy charge, fixed charge, duty and any subsidy add up to your total.
- Works both ways — enter units to get your bill, or enter a budget to see how many units it buys.
- Available in English and Hindi everywhere, plus the state's own language for major states.
- Kept current — every tariff page shows its effective-from and last-verified date, sourced from the DISCOM's own tariff order.
Available in Multiple Languages
This calculator is available in English. Switch anytime using the language menu at the top of the page — no need to redo your inputs.
- Same verified tariff data in every language — nothing is approximated in translation.
- Switch languages anytime from the menu at the top of the page.
- Available in English and Hindi on every state page, plus the local language for major states.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Jharkhand electricity tariff telescopic?
Jharkhand uses a flat domestic rate rather than telescopic slabs — every unit is billed at the same rate.
What is the fixed charge for a Jharkhand domestic connection?
The fixed charge is ₹100 per kW of sanctioned load.
How accurate is this Jharkhand bill estimate?
It uses the published domestic slab rates and is a close estimate, not a billing-grade figure. Always confirm against your official JBVNL bill.
Does JBVNL supply electricity to Ranchi and Jamshedpur?
Yes. JBVNL operates seven electric supply areas — Ranchi, Dhanbad, Singhbhum (covering Jamshedpur), Hazaribagh, Giridih, Dumka and Medininagar — reaching essentially all residential and urban consumers across the state, alongside separate arrangements for some large industrial users.
How do I check or pay my JBVNL bill online?
Pay via the official portal at jbvnl.co.in using Quick Pay, or the JBVNL mobile app. For queries, call the helpline 1912 or 1800-345-6570.
What is JBVNL, and how did it form?
JBVNL was incorporated on 23 October 2013 and began operations on 6 January 2014, taking over the distribution business of the erstwhile Jharkhand State Electricity Board (JSEB), which had itself been formed when Jharkhand split from Bihar in 2000.