Electricity charges in Dhenkanal are regulated by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) and depend on the consumer type and electricity usage. Residential consumers in Dhenkanal are billed using a slab-based system, where the cost per unit increases with higher consumption.

These charges consist of fixed monthly charges along with energy charges based on units consumed. Commercial and industrial consumers are charged at higher rates compared to residential users, with special tariffs available for agricultural and rural areas.

In this article, we will discuss all about the Dhenkanal Electricity Department, its services, and billing processes. We will also talk about how you can make your electricity bill payment online on Bajaj Pay.

What are electricity charges?

Electricity charges in Dhenkanal are based on consumer categories like domestic, commercial, and industrial users, with a slab-based billing system that increases rates with higher consumption. Domestic users benefit from lower rates for initial consumption, while commercial and industrial consumers face higher tariffs. Fixed monthly charges apply across categories, and special tariffs are available for rural and agricultural consumers.

Here is a table summarising the electricity unit rates in Dhenkanal:

Domestic consumers

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

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 app. Simply download the app, log in, and navigate to the 'BILLS AND RECHARGES' section.

Select 'ELECTRICITY' under 'UTILITIES AND BILLS,' enter your consumer number, and choose your preferred payment method. Complete the transaction securely using cards, net banking, or other available options.

How to calculate domestic charges in Dhenkanal

To calculate domestic electricity charges in Dhenkanal, 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.

Example calculation:

• Consumption: 450 units

• Energy charges:

• First 200 units: 200 * Rs. 5.1 = Rs. 1020

• Next 100 units: 100 * Rs. 7.7 = Rs. 770

• Next 150 units: 150 * Rs. 9 = Rs. 1350

• Total energy charges: Rs. 1020 + Rs. 770 + Rs. 1350 = Rs. 3140

• Electricity duty: 450 * Rs. 0.06 = Rs. 27

• Customer Charges: Rs. 160 (for above 800 units)

• Fixed charges: Rs. 10 (assuming 1 kW demand)

• Total Bill: Rs. 3140 (energy) + Rs. 27 (duty) + Rs. 160 (customer) + Rs. 10 (fixed) = Rs. 3337.

By following these steps, you can accurately calculate your residential electricity charges in Dhenkanal.

How to check a Dhenkanal electricity bill

To check your electricity bill in Dhenkanal:

1. Visit the official website of the Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL).

2. Go to the "Billing" section and enter your consumer number to view your bill details.

3. Alternatively, use the Bajaj Finserv platform to check and pay your bill online.

Steps to pay your electricity bill online on Bajaj Finserv

Here is how you can pay your OPTCL electricity bill on the Bajaj Finserv website:

1. Visit the Bajaj Finserv website or click on https://www.bajajfinserv.in/

2. Go to the ‘BILLS AND RECHARGES’ under the ‘PAYMENTS’ section

3. Click on ‘ELECTRICITY BILL PAYMENT’

4. Select ‘OPTCL’ as your electricity board from the drop-down menu

5. Enter your ‘CONSUMER NUMBER’ and click on ‘FETCH BILL’

6. Select a payment method from the list of available payment options such as credit card, debit card, e-wallet, UPI, and net banking

7. After choosing your preferred payment mode, enter the requested payment details

8. Check the details you entered and click on 'PAY NOW’