📊 Full UPPCL Tariff Schedule FY 2025-26 (Click to expand)
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LMV-1 Domestic (Urban)
Fixed Charge₹110/kW/month
0–100 units (net payable)₹5.50/kWh
101–150 units₹5.50/kWh
151–300 units₹6.00/kWh
>300 units₹6.50/kWh
Electricity Duty5%
LPSC (default)1.5%/month on arrears
LMV-1 Domestic (Rural Lifeline ≤1kW, ≤100u)
Fixed Charge₹50/kW/month
0–100 units₹3.00/kWh
LMV-2 Non-Domestic / Commercial
Fixed (load ≤4kW)₹330/kW/month
Fixed (load >4kW)₹450/kW/month
Energy (≤4kW, ≤300u)₹7.50/kWh
Energy (≤4kW, >300u)₹8.40/kWh
Energy (>4kW, ≤1000u)₹7.50/kWh
Energy (>4kW, >1000u)₹8.75/kWh
Min charge Apr–Sep₹600/kW/month
Min charge Oct–Mar₹475/kW/month
Electricity Duty5%
LMV-6 Small & Medium Power
Fixed Charge₹290/kW/month
Energy Charge₹7.30/kWh
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What Is an Electricity Bill and How Is It Calculated in India?
Every month, more than 250 million households across India receive
an electricity bill — a document that tells them how much they owe for the electrical energy they consumed.
Yet for most consumers, the bill is a mystery. Numbers appear without explanation, charges accumulate without
context, and arrears grow without clarity. This website exists to change that.
An electricity bill is a monthly or bimonthly invoice issued by your electricity distribution company
(called a DISCOM) based on the amount of electricity your meter has recorded. In Uttar Pradesh, major
DISCOMs include DVVNL (Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd.), PVVNL, MVVNL, and PuVVNL. All of them
operate under tariff rates approved by the U.P. Electricity Regulatory
Commission (UPERC).
Understanding your bijli bill is your right as a consumer. The
Electricity Act, 2003 and
UP Electricity Supply Code 2005 guarantee consumers the right
to receive transparent, accurate bills. This free bijli bill calculator lets you verify that your bill
matches the official tariff — down to every rupee.
What Does a Typical UPPCL Bill Contain?
A standard UPPCL / DVVNL electricity bill includes dozens of fields. Here are the most important ones
every consumer should understand:
Units / kWh (किलोवाट-घंटा)
The amount of electrical energy consumed. 1 unit = 1 kilowatt-hour (kWh). If you run a 1000-watt appliance for 1 hour, you use 1 unit.
Fixed / Demand Charge (मांग प्रभार)
A monthly charge based on your sanctioned load (kW), regardless of how much you consume. It covers the cost of maintaining the connection infrastructure.
Energy Charges (ऊर्जा प्रभार)
The main usage-based charge calculated by multiplying units consumed by the applicable slab rate. Higher consumption falls in higher-rate slabs.
Electricity Duty (विद्युत कर)
A state government tax applied as a percentage on energy and fixed charges. Currently 5% for most domestic and commercial categories in UP.
LPSC (Late Payment Surcharge)
A penalty levied on unpaid dues from previous months. It is applied at 1.5% per month on the outstanding arrear amount.
FPPA Surcharge
Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment — an additional charge to recover increased fuel costs. The rate varies and is not fixed in the tariff schedule.
Minimum Charge (न्यूनतम प्रभार)
For commercial connections, a minimum monthly amount that must be paid even if consumption is very low or zero. Calculated as ₹600/kW (summer) or ₹475/kW (winter).
Arrears (बकाया धनराशि)
Unpaid dues from previous billing cycles that are carried forward and added to the current bill. Must be paid to avoid disconnection.
Sanctioned / Contracted Load (स्वीकृत भार)
The maximum electrical load (in kW) your connection is approved for. Exceeding this may trigger excess demand penalties.
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How Electricity Billing Works in India — Step by Step
Electricity billing in Uttar Pradesh follows a standardised process defined by UPERC tariff orders.
Understanding this process empowers you to catch errors and dispute incorrect bills. Here is the
complete step-by-step explanation of how your bijli bill is calculated:
1
Meter Reading
The meter reader records the current kWh reading. The difference between this month and last month gives your unit consumption for the period.
2
Determine Tariff Category
Your connection is classified as LMV-1 (Domestic), LMV-2 (Commercial), LMV-6 (Industrial), etc. Each category has different rates.
3
Calculate Demand Charge
Billed demand (kW) × fixed rate per kW. For domestic, it's ₹110/kW. This is due regardless of how little electricity you use.
4
Apply Energy Slabs
Consumption is split across slabs: first 100 units at Slab-1 rate, next 50 at Slab-2, etc. Each slab has its own rate per kWh.
5
Add Electricity Duty
5% of (Fixed Charge + Energy Charge) is added as Electricity Duty — a state government tax.
6
Add Other Charges
FPPA surcharges, Green Energy surcharge, LT metering surcharge, and miscellaneous charges may be added based on your bill.
7
Check Minimum Charge
For commercial connections, the billed amount must be at least the minimum charge. If net charges are less, the minimum charge applies.
8
Add Arrears + LPSC
Any unpaid previous dues (arrears) plus LPSC (1.5%/month on arrears) are added to arrive at the Total Payable amount.
Why Electricity Bills in India Are Often Higher Than Expected
Many consumers are surprised by high bills for several common reasons. Slab-based pricing means
heavy users pay a higher rate per unit — using 301 units instead of 300 bumps all excess units
into a higher rate slab. Accumulated arrears compound through LPSC charges. Minimum charges for
commercial connections can result in large bills even during months of low or zero usage.
Additionally, assessed billing (when a meter is defective) may use estimated consumption figures
that are higher than actual usage.
This is exactly why a transparent UPPCL bijli bill calculator
is so valuable. By entering your meter readings and load, you can independently verify whether the
amount on your bill matches the official tariff schedule — and identify any discrepancies that
may warrant a formal complaint.
Why Electricity Bill Transparency Matters for Every Indian Family
Across India, electricity billing disputes are among the most common consumer grievances filed with
state consumer courts and regulatory bodies. In Uttar Pradesh alone, tens of thousands of billing
complaints are filed annually with UPPCL and the UPERC Ombudsman.
The core problem is simple: the mathematical relationship between your meter reading and your bill
amount is not printed on the bill itself. Consumers receive a total and are expected to trust it.
For a family that may spend ₹1,500–₹3,000 per month on electricity, the inability to verify this
number is a significant loss of consumer power.
Electricity is not a luxury — it is a basic necessity. Families plan their monthly budgets around
their electricity bills. Unexpected high bills can cause genuine hardship, especially when arrears
accumulate over months or years. Transparency is not optional —
it is a fundamental consumer right.
How to Use This Calculator to Verify Your Bill
Using this free bijli bill calculator is simple. Take your UPPCL electricity bill and enter the
following information from it: your account number, the billed demand (कW), the previous and current
meter readings (kWh), the bill month, and any outstanding arrears. The calculator will compute every
charge using the official UPERC FY 2025-26 tariff schedule and present the result in the same
two-column format as your original bill.
If the total calculated by this tool matches your official bill within a small margin (differences
may arise from FPPA rates or minor miscellaneous charges), your bill is likely correct. If there is
a large unexplained discrepancy, you have the right to file a formal query with your DVVNL subdivision
office or raise a complaint on the UPPCL consumer portal at
www.uppcl.org.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here are answers to the most common questions about electricity bills in Uttar Pradesh and how to use this bijli bill calculator.
How do I calculate my electricity bill in UP / UPPCL?
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Enter your meter readings (previous and current kWh), billed demand in kW, bill month, and any arrears into the calculator above. Select your tariff category (Domestic or Commercial) and click Calculate. The tool will apply the official UPERC FY 2025-26 slab rates and show you the full breakdown.
What is the difference between Sanctioned Load and Billed Demand?
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Sanctioned Load is the maximum kW approved for your connection. Billed Demand is the actual maximum demand recorded by the meter in that billing period — it may be less than or equal to your sanctioned load. Fixed/Demand charges are calculated on the Billed Demand shown on your bill, not always the sanctioned load.
What are electricity units (kWh)? How do I read my meter?
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One unit of electricity = 1 kilowatt-hour (kWh). Your meter shows a cumulative reading in kWh. To find this month's consumption, subtract last month's reading (Previous Reading) from this month's reading (Current Reading). For example: Current 319.45 − Previous 265.85 = 53.60 units consumed.
My bill says LMV-1 or LMV-2 — what does that mean?
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LMV stands for Low Voltage Medium Supply. LMV-1 is for domestic/residential consumers. LMV-2 is for non-domestic/commercial consumers (shops, offices). LMV-5 is for agricultural pump connections. LMV-6 is for small and medium power/industrial. The tariff rates are different for each category.
What is LPSC on my electricity bill?
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LPSC stands for Late Payment Surcharge. It is a penalty charged when you do not pay your electricity bill on time. LPSC is calculated at 1.5% per month (approximately) on the outstanding arrear amount. It is added on top of the previous dues and compounds if left unpaid over multiple months.
Is this electricity bill calculator official or affiliated with UPPCL/DVVNL?
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No. This is an independent, free public utility tool created by developer Shubham Sharma to help consumers understand and verify their bills. It is not affiliated with UPPCL, DVVNL, or any government body. The tariff rates used are sourced from the publicly available UPERC official tariff order for FY 2025-26. For official queries, please visit www.uppcl.org or call helpline 1912.
Why does my bill amount differ from the calculator's result?
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Small differences can arise from FPPA (Fuel & Power Purchase Adjustment) charges, which vary and are not fixed in the tariff schedule. Other reasons include assessed billing, meter reading corrections, tariff adjustments, or miscellaneous charges applied by the DISCOM. If the difference is large and unexplained, contact your local subdivision office or file a complaint on the UPPCL portal.
How can I pay my UPPCL bijli bill online?
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You can pay your UPPCL electricity bill online through: the UPPCL website (www.uppcl.org), the UPPCL Consumer App (available on Play Store and App Store), UPI apps (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, BHIM), net banking, or by visiting your nearest Jan Seva Kendra, Fair Price Shop (ration shop), or electricity office.
What is the UPPCL consumer helpline number?
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The UPPCL / DVVNL consumer helpline number is 1912. You can also get electricity-related services on WhatsApp by giving a missed call to 8010957826. For written complaints, visit www.uppcl.org or your local division office.
How can I download my electricity bill from this calculator?
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After calculating your bill, the result panel shows a "Download Bill (HTML)" button and a "Download Bill (Text)" button. The HTML version is a beautifully formatted bill you can open in any browser and print. The Text version is a plain text file suitable for record-keeping. These are bill estimates — not official UPPCL bills.
About This Electricity Bill Calculator
This free bijli bill calculator was built by Shubham Sharma,
a software developer with experience in real-time systems and full-stack web development, including
work at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). The tool was
created with a single goal: to give every electricity consumer in Uttar Pradesh the ability to
understand and verify their monthly bill — for free, without registration, and with complete
transparency.
All calculations are based on the official UPERC Tariff/Rate Schedule
approved for FY 2025-26, as published by the U.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission.
The calculator supports both LMV-1 (Domestic/Residential) and LMV-2 (Non-Domestic/Commercial)
connections. Every formula, every slab rate, and every charge component is drawn directly from
the publicly available official tariff order.
The website runs entirely in your browser. No data you
enter is ever sent to a server. Your personal details and meter readings remain completely private.