Central Tamil Nadu
Ariyalur district — power shutdown info
Planned maintenance notices and the right numbers to call for Ariyalur district.
Planned shutdowns
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Who to call
| 24x7 toll-free (all districts) | 1912 |
|---|---|
| 24x7 call centre | 94987 94987 |
| 94458 50811 |
These are the statewide TNPDCL/TANGEDCO helpline numbers — the same across every district, including Ariyalur. Your local section office number will be on your electricity bill.
Facing a fault (not a scheduled cut) in Ariyalur? Draft your complaint here, then call it in.
Power cuts in Ariyalur: what to expect
Ariyalur district's grid load is shaped heavily by cement plants that draw on the district's limestone belt near Ariyalur town. Because cement plants draw a steady industrial load around the clock, planned shutdowns for line maintenance are usually scheduled carefully to avoid peak kiln hours, which is part of why notices here often specify unusually precise time windows.
Before a scheduled shutdown in Ariyalur
- Charge phones, inverter batteries and power banks the night before.
- Keep the 1912 helpline saved and your service connection number handy — it speeds up any fault report from Ariyalur town or nearby.
- Unplug fridges, TVs and computers a few minutes before the cut and after restoration, to avoid surge damage.
- Keep the 1912 helpline saved, along with your service connection number.
Frequently asked questions about Ariyalur power cuts
Is my area in Ariyalur affected by today's shutdown?
Use the search box above to check your specific locality within Ariyalur district, from Jayankondam to the smaller surrounding villages. TNPDCL publishes planned shutdowns area-wise, so a cut in one part of the district doesn't necessarily affect the rest.
What time does power come back in Ariyalur?
Planned maintenance shutdowns in Ariyalur normally run from 09:00 to 14:00 or 10:00 to 15:00, and supply is restored by the stated end time. Fault restoration depends on the cause, typically 1–4 hours.
What do I need ready before calling about a fault in Ariyalur?
Your service connection number from your bill, and the approximate area or street in Ariyalur district — near Jayankondam or wherever the fault is. That's usually enough for 1912 or your section office to log it.
How do I estimate my electricity bill in Ariyalur district?
Enter your bimonthly unit consumption into the bill calculator on this site — it applies the current TNPDCL domestic tariff slabs used across Ariyalur and every other district.
Do industrial areas in Ariyalur get separate shutdown notices from residential areas?
Often, yes. Ariyalur district's HT (high-tension) industrial feeders serving cement plants that draw on the district's limestone belt are usually maintained on a different schedule than the LT feeders supplying homes in Ariyalur town and Jayankondam, so a notice for one doesn't always mean the other is affected.
Which towns in Ariyalur does this page cover?
This page tracks TNPDCL shutdown notices across Ariyalur district, including Ariyalur town, Jayankondam and Sendurai. Use the search box on the shutdown pages to filter to your specific locality.
Also useful: today's shutdowns across Tamil Nadu, TNEB bill calculator, current tariff slabs and how to prepare for a planned outage.