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
- 191224x7 complaint (national)
- 1800-202-2813Toll-free helpline
- +91 9953101311Missed call complaint
- +91 9031683592WhatsApp
- Register a complaint online
- Suvidha Bihar app:Android
- @SEVA_NBPDCLon X
- www.nbpdcl.co.in
SBPDCL
South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited
- 191224x7 complaint (national)
- 1800-202-2813Toll-free helpline
- +91 9953101311Missed call complaint
- +91 9031683592WhatsApp
- Register a complaint online
- Suvidha Bihar app:Android
- @seva_sbpdclon X
- www.sbpdcl.co.in
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.
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.