Power cut in Bihar today

Bihar is supplied by 2 electricity companies. This page puts their announced shutdowns, live reports from 4 tracked cities, their complaint numbers and what the regulator says you are owed in one place.

Outages reported in Bihar right now

Live outage data is unavailable right now.

We can't reach the reports server, so the counts above are unknown — not zero. This is a problem on our side. The helpline numbers below are still correct.

Who supplies electricity in Bihar

Your company is printed on your electricity bill. Report a cut to them first: only they can see the fault and send a crew.

NBPDCL

North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited

Verified 2026-09-04
How to escalate a NBPDCL complaint

SBPDCL

South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited

Verified 2026-09-04
How to escalate a SBPDCL complaint

What you are owed in Bihar when power isn't restored

Deadline
Fuse: 4 hours in a town, 24 hours in a village. Line or cable: 6 and 36 hours. Transformer: 24 and 72 hours.
If it's missed
₹50 a day. ₹100 a day for a transformer if you are the only one affected.
How it's paid
Adjusted in your bill within 90 days. Cash or cheque if that is not possible.

The state put out new draft rules in May 2026. We are watching whether they come into force.

Read from: BERC (Standards of Performance of Distribution Licensee) Regulations, 2006, Schedule, as consolidated with the First Amendment Regulations 2012

How to claim power cut compensation

Electricity Ombudsman, Bihar

Common questions

Is there a power cut in Bihar today?

This page shows shutdowns that Bihar's electricity companies have announced themselves, next to outages residents reported in the last 24 hours. If your area isn't listed, call your company's helpline: no reports is not proof that the supply is on.

Which company supplies electricity in Bihar?

North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (NBPDCL), South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL). Which one serves your home is printed on your electricity bill.

What is the power cut complaint number in Bihar?

NBPDCL: 1800-202-2813; SBPDCL: 1800-202-2813. You can also dial 1912, the national electricity helpline.

How long can a power cut last in Bihar before compensation is due?

Fuse: 4 hours in a town, 24 hours in a village. Line or cable: 6 and 36 hours. Transformer: 24 and 72 hours. If the company misses the deadline: ₹50 a day. ₹100 a day for a transformer if you are the only one affected.

Why does the next street have power and you don't?