The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) regulates electricity charges in Dhanbad based on consumer category and usage. Residential consumers are typically charged on a slab-based system, with rates increasing for higher usage. The tariff structure includes fixed charges and energy charges per unit of consumption. Rates are higher for commercial and industrial consumers than for residential users. Dhanbad also provides special tariffs for agricultural and rural areas. Consumers can pay their bills online or through designated payment centres using various convenient payment methods.

You can use online platforms like electricity bill payment to manage and pay your electricity bills in Dhanbad.

Overview of electricity charges in Dhanbad

Here is a summary of the electricity charges in Dhanbad for different categories, presented in a table format:

Domestic consumers (Price table)

Consumption slab (kWh)	Rate (Rs. /kWh) (Approx.)
0 – 100	Rs. 3.00 – Rs. 4.00
101 – 200	Rs. 4.50 – Rs. 5.00
201 – 300	Rs. 5.50 – Rs. 6.50
Above 300	Rs. 7.00 – Rs. 8.00

Non-domestic/Commercial consumers (Price table)

Consumption slab (kWh)	Rate (Rs. /kWh) (Approx.)
0 – 100	Rs. 7.50 – Rs. 8.50
101 – 300	Rs. 9.00 – Rs. 10.50
301 – 500	Rs. 11.00 – Rs. 12.50
Above 500	Rs. 13.00 – Rs. 15.00

You can pay your electricity bills conveniently through the Bajaj Pay platform. You can check Dhanbad electricity bill online and pay the bill using your preferred payment mode on the Bajaj Pay platform.

How to calculate domestic electricity charges in Dhanbad

To calculate domestic electricity charges in Dhanbad, follow these steps:

1. Determine consumption slab: Identify the total number of units consumed in the billing period.

2. Apply tariff rates: Check which tariff slab your consumption falls into (e.g., LT-I A, LT-I B, LT-I C). Apply the respective per-unit charges for each slab.

3. Calculate energy charges: Multiply the number of units in each slab by the corresponding per-unit rate.

Sum up the charges for all slabs.

4. Add fixed charges: Include the fixed charges based on the kW demand, if applicable.

5. Calculate electricity duty: Multiply the total units consumed by the electricity duty rate (0.06 paise per unit).

6. Add customer charges: Include customer charges based on the consumption slab.

7. Sum up all charges: Add energy charges, fixed charges, electricity duty, and customer charges to get the total bill amount.

8. Check minimum charges: Ensure the total bill is not less than the minimum charges specified by the electricity board.

9. Adjustments and final bill: Apply any adjustments for previous payments or credits. The final amount is your total electricity bill for the period.

Following these steps, you can accurately calculate your domestic electricity charges in Dhanbad. You can also make all your electricity bill payments on Bajaj Finserv easily,

Price table for electricity charges in Dhanbad

Category	Fixed charge	Energy charge (per unit)
Domestic (0 - 200 units)	Rs. 60/month	Rs. 4.40/unit
Domestic (201 - 400 units)	Rs. 80/month	Rs. 5.95/unit
Domestic (Above 400 units)	Rs. 100/month	Rs. 6.55/unit
Commercial (up to 5 kW)	Rs. 100/month	Rs. 6.60/unit
Commercial (above 5 kW)	Rs. 300/month	Rs. 7.25/unit

How to check Dhanbad electricity bill

To check your Dhanbad electricity bill, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website: Go to the official website of Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL).

2. Consumer services: Click the “CONSUMER SERVICES” tab and select “ONLINE SERVICES” from the drop-down menu.

3. Bill details: Choose the “PAY YOUR BILL” option and enter your Unique Service Number to view your bill details.

4. Alternative method: You can check your bill using the Bajaj Finserv app or other payment platforms by selecting TNEB or Dhanbad and entering your Unique Service Number.

5. Offline option: Alternatively, visit the nearest Dhanbad office or collection centre with your account number and identification to check your bill.

By following these steps, you can easily check your Dhanbad electricity bill. You can now make your Dhanbad electricity bill payments on Bajaj Finserv.