West Tamil Nadu
Erode district — power shutdown info
Planned maintenance notices and the right numbers to call for Erode 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 Erode. Your local section office number will be on your electricity bill.
Facing a fault (not a scheduled cut) in Erode? Draft your complaint here, then call it in.
Power cuts in Erode: what to expect
Erode district's economy runs on turmeric trading and powerloom textile units, and that shows up directly in its power schedule — many shutdown notices here are timed around mill shifts in Erode town and Bhavani rather than purely residential convenience. Planned maintenance is common; what's worth watching for is voltage fluctuation complaints from areas near heavy powerloom clusters.
Before a scheduled shutdown in Erode
- Charge phones, inverter batteries and power banks the night before.
- Powerloom operators near Erode town should keep voltage-sensitive equipment protected — industrial feeder restoration timing can differ slightly from the residential schedule.
- 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 Erode power cuts
How current is the shutdown list for Erode?
It reflects whatever TNPDCL has published most recently for Erode district. Notices are usually added a day ahead, so checking again later in the day can surface updates that weren't posted this morning.
Is the restoration time on a notice guaranteed for Erode?
It's a planned estimate, not a guarantee — TNPDCL aims to finish by the stated time across Erode district, including Bhavani, but complex jobs occasionally run over.
Who do I call for an unscheduled power cut in Erode?
The 1912 toll-free helpline covers all districts including Erode, 24x7. You can also reach the call centre at 94987 94987 or WhatsApp 94458 50811 — have your service connection number ready.
Is the tariff different for industrial areas near Bhavani?
Domestic household rates are the same statewide slabs used across Erode district. Commercial or industrial connections near Bhavani follow a separate tariff category not covered by this domestic calculator.
Do industrial areas in Erode get separate shutdown notices from residential areas?
Often, yes. Erode district's HT (high-tension) industrial feeders serving turmeric trading and powerloom textile units are usually maintained on a different schedule than the LT feeders supplying homes in Erode town and Bhavani, so a notice for one doesn't always mean the other is affected.
Which towns in Erode does this page cover?
This page tracks TNPDCL shutdown notices across Erode district, including Erode town, Bhavani and Gobichettipalayam. 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.