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Accurate estimates for Sikkim · EPD-SK
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 |
| Fuel cost adjustment (₹0/unit) | ₹0.00 |
| 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 charge + ₹50.00 fixed charge + ₹15.75 duty.
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Tell us your target bill, we'll tell you how many units that buys
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
- 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
EPD-SK bills monthly.
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 duty | 5% |
Effective from 1 April 2025 · Verified 29 August 2026 · source order
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
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.
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₹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
| Component | What it is | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Energy charge | Units × slab rate, telescopic | ₹1.10–₹4.10/unit |
| Fixed charge | Flat, independent of usage | ₹50 / ₹200 (single / three-phase) |
| Electricity duty | State government levy | 5% |
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 ₹56.63/year at Sikkim's top slab rate (₹4.31/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 ₹2,402.45/year in Sikkim.
See the full comparison →How does EPD-SK compare?
EPD-SK
Sikkim
Top slab rate
₹4.10/unit
Base slab
₹1.10
Slabs
4
Billing
monthly
Duty
5%
WBSEDCL
West Bengal
Top slab rate
₹6.81/unit
↑ 66% costlier than EPD-SK
Base slab
₹4.10
Slabs
5
Billing
quarterly
Duty
0%
APDCL
Assam
Top slab rate
₹7.60/unit
↑ 85% costlier than EPD-SK
Base slab
₹2.00
Slabs
4
Billing
monthly
Duty
5%
Top Slab Rate Comparison
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.
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 EPD-SK
Sikkim's power sector dates to 27 May 1927, when a 50 kW micro-hydel plant was commissioned at Ranikhola near Gangtok — one of the earliest hydro installations in the eastern Himalayas. A diesel power house followed in Gangtok in 1957.
After Sikkim joined the Indian Union on 16 May 1975 as its 22nd state, the power network expanded substantially to reach remote mountainous areas. 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
- 1Visit the EPD Consumer Self-Service or payment portal
- 2Enter your Contract Account Number to fetch your current bill
- 3Verify the amount and pay via PhonePe, RTGS/NEFT or the listed options
- 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
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.