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Sikkim Electricity Bill Calculator

Estimate your Sikkim electricity bill

Estimate your Energy & Power Department, Sikkim (SERC) electricity bill for Sikkim. Sikkim has among India’s lowest domestic tariffs (from ₹1.10/unit). Enter your units below for an itemised, slab-by-slab estimate.

Worked example

A 150-unit monthly bill works out to

₹012345678901234567890123456789
Energy
₹315.00
Fixed charge
₹50.00
Duty
₹15.75

₹4.10

Top slab rate

monthly

Billing

None

FCA / unit

29 August 2026

Verified

Calculate your bill

Electricity Bill Calculator

Accurate estimates for Sikkim · EPD-SK

Connection type
Phase
kWh
Billing periodmonthly

Results are approximate estimates. Your actual bill may vary.

Estimated monthly bill

₹380.75

1–50 @ ₹1.1 × 50₹55.00
51–100 @ ₹2.1 × 50₹105.00
101–200 @ ₹3.1 × 50₹155.00
Energy charge₹315.00
Fixed charge (single-phase)₹50.00
Electricity duty (5%)₹15.75
Total₹380.75

Worked example

A 150-unit monthly Sikkim residential bill (single-phase) works out to ₹012345678901234567890123456789. That is ₹315.00 energy + ₹50.00 Fixed charge + ₹15.75 duty.

See the full breakdown ↓

Have a fixed budget? Work backwards

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.

Budget → Units Calculator

Tell us your target bill, we'll tell you how many units that buys

Connection type
Phase

You can use up to

306 units

for a monthly bill of ₹999.83 (within your ₹1,000.00 budget)

How to use this calculator

  1. 1Select your state — it's pre-selected for this page
  2. 2Enter the units consumed shown on your bill, or your meter readings
  3. 3Choose your connection phase (single or three) if applicable
  4. 4Review the itemised slab-by-slab result below the calculator

Your monthly billing cycle

EPD-SK bills monthly.

What are slabs in electricity billing?

Most Indian DISCOMs bill domestic electricity using telescopic slabs — tiered per-unit rates that rise as your consumption increases.

  • Each slab has its own rate — for example the first 100 units might be billed at one rate and the next 100 at a higher one.
  • Slabs are telescopic, not retroactive — only the units that fall inside a higher slab are billed at that slab's rate, not your entire consumption.
  • The slab count resets every billing cycle — monthly, bimonthly or quarterly, depending on your DISCOM.
  • Some DISCOMs add a fuel cost adjustment or electricity duty on top of the slab rate — see the tariff table above for what applies here.

Read a full worked example of how telescopic slabs work →

Estimate not matching your real bill? See why fixed charges, FCA and duty sit on top of this estimate →

Sikkim residential tariff slabs

Slab (units)Rate (₹/unit)
0–50₹1.10
51–100₹2.10
101–200₹3.10
201–above₹4.10
Fixed charge₹50 / ₹200 (single / three-phase)
Electricity duty5%

Effective from 1 April 2025 · Verified 29 August 2026 · source order

View Commercial, Industrial & Agriculture tariffs for Sikkim →

Two worked examples

Lower usage

₹380.75

150 units · ₹315.00 energy + ₹50.00 fixed

Higher usage

₹1,232.30

360 units · ₹1,126.00 energy + ₹50.00 fixed + ₹56.30 duty

Explore estimated electricity bills for commonly used consumption levels using EPD-SK tariff slabs for Domestic connections in Sikkim.

Electricity Bill for 50 Units in Sikkim₹107.75

The estimated electricity bill for 50 units under Energy & Power Department, Sikkim (SERC) in Sikkim is ₹107.75. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–5050₹1.10₹55.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹55.00
Fixed Charges
₹50.00
Electricity Duty
₹2.75
Total Bill Amount₹107.75
Electricity Bill for 100 Units in Sikkim₹218.00

The estimated electricity bill for 100 units under Energy & Power Department, Sikkim (SERC) in Sikkim is ₹218.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–5050₹1.10₹55.00
50–10050₹2.10₹105.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹160.00
Fixed Charges
₹50.00
Electricity Duty
₹8.00
Total Bill Amount₹218.00
Electricity Bill for 150 Units in Sikkim₹380.75

The estimated electricity bill for 150 units under Energy & Power Department, Sikkim (SERC) in Sikkim is ₹380.75. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–5050₹1.10₹55.00
50–10050₹2.10₹105.00
100–20050₹3.10₹155.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹315.00
Fixed Charges
₹50.00
Electricity Duty
₹15.75
Total Bill Amount₹380.75
Electricity Bill for 200 Units in Sikkim₹543.50

The estimated electricity bill for 200 units under Energy & Power Department, Sikkim (SERC) in Sikkim is ₹543.50. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–5050₹1.10₹55.00
50–10050₹2.10₹105.00
100–200100₹3.10₹310.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹470.00
Fixed Charges
₹50.00
Electricity Duty
₹23.50
Total Bill Amount₹543.50
Electricity Bill for 250 Units in Sikkim₹758.75

The estimated electricity bill for 250 units under Energy & Power Department, Sikkim (SERC) in Sikkim is ₹758.75. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–5050₹1.10₹55.00
50–10050₹2.10₹105.00
100–200100₹3.10₹310.00
200–above50₹4.10₹205.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹675.00
Fixed Charges
₹50.00
Electricity Duty
₹33.75
Total Bill Amount₹758.75
Electricity Bill for 300 Units in Sikkim₹974.00

The estimated electricity bill for 300 units under Energy & Power Department, Sikkim (SERC) in Sikkim is ₹974.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–5050₹1.10₹55.00
50–10050₹2.10₹105.00
100–200100₹3.10₹310.00
200–above100₹4.10₹410.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹880.00
Fixed Charges
₹50.00
Electricity Duty
₹44.00
Total Bill Amount₹974.00
Electricity Bill for 400 Units in Sikkim₹1,404.50

The estimated electricity bill for 400 units under Energy & Power Department, Sikkim (SERC) in Sikkim is ₹1,404.50. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–5050₹1.10₹55.00
50–10050₹2.10₹105.00
100–200100₹3.10₹310.00
200–above200₹4.10₹820.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹1,290.00
Fixed Charges
₹50.00
Electricity Duty
₹64.50
Total Bill Amount₹1,404.50
Electricity Bill for 500 Units in Sikkim₹1,835.00

The estimated electricity bill for 500 units under Energy & Power Department, Sikkim (SERC) in Sikkim is ₹1,835.00. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–5050₹1.10₹55.00
50–10050₹2.10₹105.00
100–200100₹3.10₹310.00
200–above300₹4.10₹1,230.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹1,700.00
Fixed Charges
₹50.00
Electricity Duty
₹85.00
Total Bill Amount₹1,835.00
Electricity Bill for 750 Units in Sikkim₹2,911.25

The estimated electricity bill for 750 units under Energy & Power Department, Sikkim (SERC) in Sikkim is ₹2,911.25. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–5050₹1.10₹55.00
50–10050₹2.10₹105.00
100–200100₹3.10₹310.00
200–above550₹4.10₹2,255.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹2,725.00
Fixed Charges
₹50.00
Electricity Duty
₹136.25
Total Bill Amount₹2,911.25
Electricity Bill for 1000 Units in Sikkim₹3,987.50

The estimated electricity bill for 1000 units under Energy & Power Department, Sikkim (SERC) in Sikkim is ₹3,987.50. This estimate is based on the latest tariff rates for Domestic connections. Your actual bill may vary depending on applicable fuel surcharge, electricity duty, fixed charges, taxes and other billing rules.

Slab-wise Energy Charges

Slab RangeUnitsRate/UnitAmount
0–5050₹1.10₹55.00
50–10050₹2.10₹105.00
100–200100₹3.10₹310.00
200–above800₹4.10₹3,280.00

Detailed Charges Breakdown

Energy Charges
₹3,750.00
Fixed Charges
₹50.00
Electricity Duty
₹187.50
Total Bill Amount₹3,987.50

Common EPD-SK bill traps

Each slab step adds roughly ₹1/unit

Sikkim's rate climbs from ₹1.10 to ₹2.10 to ₹3.10 to ₹4.10/unit in fairly even ₹1 steps — cheap at low consumption, but your average rate rises quickly as you cross 50, 100 and 200 units, faster than the flat-looking headline rate suggests.

EPD is a government department, not a corporation

Like Puducherry, Sikkim has not corporatized its power utility — EPD operates as a direct state government department. Billing and support channels can differ from the corporatized DISCOM model used in most other states.

Fixed charge is phase-based, not load-based

Sikkim charges a flat ₹50 (single-phase) or ₹200 (three-phase) fixed charge regardless of your sanctioned load in kW — unlike neighbouring northeast states such as Tripura and Manipur, which charge per kW.

How the EPD-SK bill is calculated

Among the lowest tariffs in India

Sikkim has some of the cheapest domestic power in the country — a ₹1.10/unit lifeline for the first 50 units, rising only to ₹4.10 above 200 — with a phase-based fixed charge of ₹50 (single) or ₹200 (three-phase).

How the Sikkim bill is calculated

Sikkim domestic supply is billed monthly. Consumption is split across telescopic slabs from ₹1.1 to ₹4.1/unit, each band charged at its own rate. A fixed charge of ₹50 single-phase / ₹200 three-phase applies, plus a 5% electricity duty.

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₹315.00+

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 ₹315.00.

Fixed chargeFixed₹50.00+

Charged regardless of how many units you use (single-phase). The only way to change this line is to change your phase, sanctioned load, or connection type.

Electricity dutyStatutory₹15.75+

A 5% state government levy on the energy charge — set by statute, not by the DISCOM, and not reducible by usage pattern.

What's included in your bill

ComponentWhat it isTypical range
Energy chargeUnits × slab rate, telescopic₹1.10–₹4.10/unit
Fixed chargeFlat, independent of usage₹50 / ₹200 (single / three-phase)
Electricity dutyState government levy5%

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.

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 ₹56.63/year at Sikkim's top slab rate (₹4.31/unit) — per bulb.

How does EPD-SK compare?

Your DISCOM
EP

EPD-SK

Sikkim

Top slab rate

₹4.10/unit

Base slab

₹1.10

Slabs

4

Billing

monthly

Duty

5%

Cheapest HereView Full Calculator →
WB

WBSEDCL

West Bengal

Top slab rate

₹6.81/unit

↑ 66% costlier than EPD-SK

Base slab

₹4.10

Slabs

5

Billing

quarterly

Duty

0%

ModerateWBSEDCL Calculator →
AP

APDCL

Assam

Top slab rate

₹7.60/unit

↑ 85% costlier than EPD-SK

Base slab

₹2.00

Slabs

4

Billing

monthly

Duty

5%

Most ExpensiveAPDCL Calculator →

Top Slab Rate Comparison

EPD-SK
₹4.10
Sikkim
WBSEDCL
₹6.81
West Bengal
APDCL
₹7.60
Assam

EPD-SK's top domestic slab rate is ₹4.10/unit — more expensive than WBSEDCL (₹6.81/unit), — more expensive than APDCL (₹7.60/unit). Billing cycles also differ: EPD-SK bills monthly, while WBSEDCL bills quarterly, APDCL bills monthly.

Tips to reduce your EPD-SK bill

  • Where practical, keep usage below your next slab threshold — the marginal units above ₹4.10/unit cost the most.
  • For high-usage households, rooftop solar can offset your most expensive top-slab units — see the solar section above.

Energy saving tips for Sikkim electricity bills

Switch to BLDC ceiling fans

BLDC motors typically use 60–70% less power than a regular induction-motor fan for the same airflow.

Choose BEE 5-star rated appliances

A 5-star AC, refrigerator or washing machine can use 20–30% less electricity than a 1-star model of the same capacity.

Set your AC to 24°C or higher

Each degree below 24°C typically adds 3–5% to an AC's power draw — 24°C with a fan running is usually just as comfortable.

Switch to LED lighting

LED bulbs use roughly 80% less energy than incandescent bulbs for the same brightness, and last far longer.

Unplug appliances on standby

TVs, set-top boxes and chargers left plugged in can draw a small standby load around the clock — unplugging them when not in use adds up over a billing cycle.

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.

About EPD-SK

  • 1927 — A 50 kW micro-hydel plant was commissioned at Ranikhola near Gangtok on 27 May, one of the earliest hydro installations in the eastern Himalayas.
  • 1957 — A diesel power house followed in Gangtok.
  • 1975 — Sikkim joined the Indian Union on 16 May as its 22nd state, and the power network expanded substantially to reach remote mountainous areas.
  • Today — Electricity is supplied directly by the state government's Energy & Power Department (EPD) — Sikkim has not corporatized its distribution business into a separate company.

Does EPD supply electricity across all of Sikkim, including remote mountain areas?

Yes. EPD's transmission and distribution network extends across nearly the entire state, including remote and mountainous districts, though full connectivity to the most remote hamlets took decades longer than in and around Gangtok.

How to check and pay your bill

  1. 1Visit the EPD Consumer Self-Service or payment portal
  2. 2Enter your Contract Account Number to fetch your current bill
  3. 3Verify the amount and pay via PhonePe, RTGS/NEFT or the listed options
  4. 4Save the payment receipt for your records

Official portal

selfservice.powersikkim.in (official EPD self-service portal)

Helpline

+91 89185 99879 (payment status) / EPD Customer Care Centre, Gangtok

Why use this calculator?

  • Free and instant — get an estimate in seconds, no signup or login required.
  • Real DISCOM tariff data — uses each state board's own published slabs, fixed charges, duty and FCA, not an all-India average.
  • Full itemised breakdown — see exactly how the energy charge, fixed charge, duty and any subsidy add up to your total.
  • Works both ways — enter units to get your bill, or enter a budget to see how many units it buys.
  • Available in English and Hindi everywhere, plus the state's own language for major states.
  • Kept current — every tariff page shows its effective-from and last-verified date, sourced from the DISCOM's own tariff order.

Available in Multiple Languages

This calculator is available in English. Switch anytime using the language menu at the top of the page — no need to redo your inputs.

  • Same verified tariff data in every language — nothing is approximated in translation.
  • Switch languages anytime from the menu at the top of the page.
  • Available in English and Hindi on every state page, plus the local language for major states.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Sikkim electricity tariff telescopic?

Yes. Sikkim 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 Sikkim domestic connection?

The fixed charge is ₹50 single-phase / ₹200 three-phase.

How accurate is this Sikkim bill estimate?

It uses the published domestic slab rates and is a close estimate, not a billing-grade figure. Always confirm against your official EPD-SK bill.

Does EPD supply electricity across all of Sikkim, including remote areas?

Yes. EPD's transmission and distribution network reaches nearly every household across Sikkim's mountainous terrain, though remote hamlets were connected many decades after the Gangtok area.

How do I check or pay my Sikkim EPD electricity bill online?

Pay via the Consumer Self-Service portal at selfservice.powersikkim.in, or the bill payment portal at payment.powersikkim.in using your Contract Account Number. PhonePe and RTGS/NEFT are also supported.

What is EPD, and how did Sikkim's power sector begin?

Sikkim's power sector traces back to 27 May 1927, when a 50 kW micro-hydel plant was commissioned at Ranikhola near Gangtok. Growth accelerated after Sikkim joined the Indian Union on 16 May 1975 as its 22nd state. Electricity is supplied directly by the state government's Energy & Power Department (EPD), which — like Puducherry's PED — has not been corporatized into a separate company.