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Accurate estimates for Nagaland · DOPN
Estimated monthly bill
₹735.00
| 1–100 @ ₹3.8 × 100 | ₹380.00 |
| 101–∞ @ ₹6.5 × 50 | ₹325.00 |
| Energy charge | ₹705.00 |
| Fuel cost adjustment (₹0/unit) | ₹0.00 |
| Fixed charge (flat) | ₹30.00 |
| Total | ₹735.00 |
Worked example
A 150-unit monthly Nagaland residential bill (single-phase) works out to ₹012345678901234567890123456789. That is ₹705.00 energy charge + ₹30.00 fixed charge.
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Enter what you want to spend, and we'll tell you the maximum units that stays within it — the exact inverse of the calculator above.
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Tell us your target bill, we'll tell you how many units that buys
You can use up to
190 units
for a monthly bill of ₹995.00 (within your ₹1,000.00 budget)
How to use this calculator
- 1Select your state — it's pre-selected for this page
- 2Enter the units consumed shown on your bill, or your meter readings
- 3Choose your connection phase (single or three) if applicable
- 4Review the itemised slab-by-slab result below the calculator
Your monthly billing cycle
DOPN bills monthly.
Nagaland residential tariff slabs
| Slab (units) | Rate (₹/unit) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 | ₹3.80 |
| 101–above | ₹6.50 |
| Fixed charge | ₹30 |
Effective from 1 April 2025 · Verified 29 August 2026 · source order
Two worked examples
Lower usage
₹735.00
150 units · ₹705.00 energy + ₹30.00 fixed
Higher usage
₹2,100.00
360 units · ₹2,070.00 energy + ₹30.00 fixed
Common DOPN bill traps
Communitised villages may have a different day-to-day contact
Under Nagaland's communitisation policy, many villages have their electricity management handled locally by Village Electricity Boards or Village Councils rather than DOPN directly — check with your local body first if you're outside a major town like Kohima or Dimapur.
The jump above 100 units is large
Nagaland's domestic rate rises from ₹3.80 to ₹6.50/unit once you cross 100 units — a jump of over 70% on every additional unit, one of the steepest slab jumps among the states on this site.
Published tariff detail is thin for this state
Public secondary sources for Nagaland's exact domestic slab structure are limited — treat this estimate as indicative and confirm the current rate against your own DOPN bill.
How the DOPN bill is calculated
Among the highest tariffs in India
Nagaland’s domestic electricity is among the most expensive in the country. Reliable public slab data is scarce, so this uses an indicative structure starting near ₹3.80/unit.
How the Nagaland bill is calculated
Nagaland domestic supply is billed monthly. Consumption is split across telescopic slabs from ₹3.8 to ₹6.5/unit, each band charged at its own rate. A fixed charge of a flat ₹30/month applies.
Your bill, component by component
Based on the 150-unit example above. Expand each line for what it means and whether you can influence it.
Energy chargeReducible₹705.00+
Priced across telescopic slabs — the more you use, the higher the marginal rate. Shifting usage below your next slab threshold lowers this line directly. This example totals ₹705.00.
Fuel cost adjustment (FCA)Set by DISCOM₹0.00+
A ₹0/unit pass-through surcharge that tracks the DISCOM's power-purchase cost. It applies equally to every consumer on this tariff and isn't something you can reduce by changing usage.
Fixed chargeFixed₹30.00+
Charged regardless of how many units you use (flat). The only way to change this line is to change your phase, sanctioned load, or connection type.
What's included in your bill
| Component | What it is | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Energy charge | Units × slab rate, telescopic | ₹3.80–₹6.50/unit |
| Fixed charge | Flat, independent of usage | ₹30 |
How to read your meter
Digital meters show a running total in kWh ("units") on an LCD display — write down the number before the decimal point. To find your consumption for a billing period, subtract your previous reading from your current reading; that is exactly what the "Meter reading" mode in the calculator above does for you. Analog meters use a set of dial gauges read left to right — note the number the pointer has just passed on each dial.
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Tools that cut your bill
Swap CFL for LED bulbs
Replacing a 15W CFL with a 9W LED bulb, run 6 hrs/day, saves about ₹85.41/year at Nagaland's top slab rate (₹6.50/unit) — per bulb.
Upgrade to a 5-star AC
A 1.5 ton 5-star AC vs 3-star, run 6 hrs/day, saves about ₹3,623.19/year in Nagaland.
See the full comparison →How does DOPN compare?
DOPN
Nagaland
Top slab rate
₹6.50/unit
Base slab
₹3.80
Slabs
2
Billing
monthly
Duty
0%
APDCL
Assam
Top slab rate
₹7.60/unit
↑ 17% costlier than DOPN
Base slab
₹2.00
Slabs
4
Billing
monthly
Duty
5%
MSPDCL
Manipur
Top slab rate
₹6.50/unit
Same as your DISCOM
Base slab
₹4.50
Slabs
3
Billing
monthly
Duty
5%
Top Slab Rate Comparison
DOPN's top domestic slab rate is ₹6.50/unit — more expensive than APDCL (₹7.60/unit), — more expensive than MSPDCL (₹6.50/unit). Billing cycles also differ: DOPN bills monthly, while APDCL bills monthly, MSPDCL bills monthly.
Tips to reduce your DOPN bill
- Where practical, keep usage below your next slab threshold — the marginal units above ₹6.50/unit cost the most.
- For high-usage households, rooftop solar can offset your most expensive top-slab units — see the solar section above.
Net metering explained
Net metering lets a rooftop solar system export surplus power back to the grid through your existing meter, which runs in reverse. At billing time, your DISCOM credits the exported units against what you drew from the grid — you're billed only for the net difference. Combined with telescopic slabs, this typically offsets your most expensive units first. Estimate your solar payback →
About DOPN
The Department of Power, Nagaland (DOPN) is the state government department responsible for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity across the state, managing supply to both urban centres and rural areas.
Facing recurring financial losses in the distribution business, the Nagaland government introduced an electricity 'communitisation' policy in the early 2000s, transferring day-to-day distribution management and revenue collection in many villages to local Village Electricity Boards, while DOPN retains ownership of the network and overall responsibility for supply.
Does DOPN supply electricity across all of Nagaland, including Kohima and Dimapur?
Yes. DOPN is responsible for power distribution statewide, including Kohima and Dimapur. In many villages, day-to-day distribution management has been handed to local Village Electricity Boards under the state's communitisation policy, but DOPN remains the overall utility.
How to check and pay your bill
- 1Visit the DOPN Web Self Service (WSS) portal
- 2Register or log in, then look up your bill by Consumer Number
- 3Verify the amount and pay via the listed online options
- 4Save the payment receipt for your records
Official portal
prepaid.dopn.gov.in (official DOPN Web Self Service portal)
Helpline
0370-2240178 / 0370-2243149
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nagaland electricity tariff telescopic?
Yes. Nagaland charges telescopically: each slab is billed at its own rate, so moving up a slab does not re-price your cheaper units.
What is the fixed charge for a Nagaland domestic connection?
The fixed charge is a flat ₹30/month.
How accurate is this Nagaland bill estimate?
It uses the published domestic slab rates and is a close estimate, not a billing-grade figure. Public slab detail is limited; the structure here is indicative and needs verification. Always confirm against your official DOPN bill.
Does DOPN supply electricity across all of Nagaland, including Kohima and Dimapur?
Yes, in most areas — DOPN manages power distribution to urban and rural areas statewide, including Kohima and Dimapur, though many villages are 'communitised', with local Village Electricity Boards handling last-mile management under DOPN's oversight.
How do I check or pay my Nagaland DOPN bill online?
Pay via the Web Self Service portal at prepaid.dopn.gov.in. For queries, call the helpline 0370-2240178 or 0370-2243149.
What is DOPN, and what is electricity communitisation?
The Department of Power, Nagaland (DOPN) is the state government body for generation, transmission and distribution. Facing recurring losses, Nagaland introduced an electricity 'communitisation' policy in the early 2000s, handing day-to-day distribution management in many villages to local Village Electricity Boards while DOPN retains overall responsibility.