Nagaland
State / UT
DOPN
Utility Board
₹3.80/unit
1 Unit Rate
4 covered
Categories
Tariff by Connection Category
Domestic (Residential)
| Slab Range (kWh) | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| 0–100 | ₹3.80 |
| 101–above | ₹6.50 |
Detailed Charges
Commercial
| Slab Range (kWh) | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| 0–60 | ₹8.15 |
| 61–240 | ₹9.45 |
| 241–above | ₹9.85 |
Detailed Charges
PRIMARY — Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Tariff Order for FY 2025-26, Table 8.3 'Tariff approved by the Commission for FY 2025-26' (Category 'D' Commercial, telescopic billing): <60 units @ Rs 8.15/kWh, 61-240 units @ Rs 9.45/kWh, >240 units @ Rs 9.85/kWh; monthly minimum charge Rs 200/kW of contract demand. http://nerc.org.in/images/doc/TRUE_UP_FY_2022-23_APR_FY_2024-25_.pdf (combined True-up/APR/Tariff Order document).
Industrial
| Slab Range (kWh) | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| 0–500 | ₹7.15 |
| 501–5000 | ₹7.75 |
| 5001–above | ₹8.25 |
Detailed Charges
PRIMARY — NERC Tariff Order for FY 2025-26, Table 8.3 (Category 'B' Industrial, telescopic billing): <500 units @ Rs 7.15/kWh, 501-5000 units @ Rs 7.75/kWh, >5000 units @ Rs 8.25/kWh; monthly minimum charge Rs 200/kW of contract demand. http://nerc.org.in/images/doc/TRUE_UP_FY_2022-23_APR_FY_2024-25_.pdf.
Agriculture
| Rate | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| All units | ₹3.65 |
Detailed Charges
PRIMARY — NERC Tariff Order for FY 2025-26, Table 8.3 (Category 'H' Agriculture): flat Rs 3.65/kWh for all units, no minimum/fixed charge listed for this category. http://nerc.org.in/images/doc/TRUE_UP_FY_2022-23_APR_FY_2024-25_.pdf.
Nagaland Tariff Structure Explained
Nagaland 1 Unit Rate
For domestic electricity consumers in Nagaland, the initial 1 unit rate starts at ₹3.80 per kWh for consumption within the first slab per monthly billing cycle.
Tariff Categories
The tariff schedule for Nagaland covers 4 consumer categories:
- Domestic (Residential) — for households.
- Commercial — for shops and businesses.
- Industrial — for factories and manufacturing units.
- Agriculture — for irrigation and farm-pump connections.
Fixed Charges and Other Charges
On top of unit energy rates, DOPN bills can include:
- A fixed or demand charge, based on connection parameters.
- Meter rent, where applicable.
Electricity Bill Calculation
To estimate your Nagaland electricity bill by hand:
- Multiply your monthly consumption in kilowatt-hours (units) by the applicable slab rate for each band.
- Add the fixed or demand charge.
- Add electricity duty and any fuel cost adjustment that applies.
Or skip the arithmetic with our DOPN electricity bill calculator.
Applicable Electricity Board
These electricity tariff rates are applicable for consumers in Nagaland served by DOPN.
State / UT
Nagaland
Electricity Board
DOPN
Last Updated
29 August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest electricity tariff rates in Nagaland?
The latest verified tariff rates for Nagaland are structured by connection category (Domestic (Residential), Commercial, Industrial and Agriculture) as shown in the tables above, sourced from Department of Power, Nagaland's published tariff schedule effective 1 April 2025.
How do I calculate my Nagaland electricity bill online?
Use our dedicated DOPN bill calculator — enter your units consumed and connection type for an itemised, slab-by-slab estimate including fixed charges and electricity duty.
Why is my Nagaland electricity bill higher than the energy charges alone?
In addition to per-unit slab rates (energy charges), your bill includes other components such as fixed/demand charges, meter rent and electricity duty (tax).
How often are these electricity tariff rates updated?
Electricity tariff rates in India are typically revised periodically by the respective State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC). We update our tariff data as soon as new orders are verified — see the "last verified" date on each category card above.
What is the price of 1 unit of electricity in Nagaland?
The rate for the first slab of Domestic electricity in Nagaland is ₹3.80 per unit. This rate may increase as consumption moves into higher slabs — see the Domestic (Residential) table above for the full slab structure.
Does DOPN offer a separate tariff for Commercial or Industrial connections?
Yes — see the Commercial, Industrial and Agriculture categories above for their own slab rates and fixed charges, distinct from the Domestic tariff.