South Tamil Nadu
Kanyakumari district — power shutdown info
Planned maintenance notices and the right numbers to call for Kanyakumari 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 Kanyakumari. Your local section office number will be on your electricity bill.
Facing a fault (not a scheduled cut) in Kanyakumari? Draft your complaint here, then call it in.
Power cuts in Kanyakumari: what to expect
Kanyakumari district, at the southern tip of the Indian peninsula, sees its power demand shift with the tourist season. Fishing harbours and windmill farms along the coastal ridge around Colachel means local transformers can come under extra strain during peak pilgrimage and holiday periods, on top of the usual planned maintenance shutdowns.
Before a scheduled shutdown in Kanyakumari
- 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 Nagercoil 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 Kanyakumari power cuts
How do I know if there's a shutdown in Kanyakumari today?
Check the live listing at the top of this page — it pulls directly from TNPDCL's published shutdown notices for Kanyakumari district, including areas around Colachel. No listing for your area usually means either there's no scheduled cut, or the notice hasn't been published yet.
What time does power come back in Kanyakumari?
Planned maintenance shutdowns in Kanyakumari 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.
How can I complain about a power fault in Kanyakumari?
Use the 1912 toll-free helpline first — it's the fastest route for any district including Kanyakumari. The call centre and WhatsApp numbers are useful backups if 1912 is engaged.
Can I calculate my power bill for Kanyakumari online?
Yes — this site's bill calculator applies current TNPDCL domestic tariff slabs to your bimonthly unit consumption, giving an estimate for Kanyakumari district or anywhere else in Tamil Nadu.
Are power cuts worse in Kanyakumari during the monsoon?
Yes — between October and December, storm-related faults along the coast near Nagercoil and Colachel are more common than scheduled maintenance shutdowns. These aren't planned in advance, so they won't appear on this page until TNPDCL publishes an update; if your supply is off without a notice, treat it as a fault and call 1912.
Do festivals in Kanyakumari affect the power supply?
Local transformers near Nagercoil can come under extra load during major festival crowds, which occasionally causes short unplanned trips on top of any scheduled maintenance. TNPDCL generally avoids planning shutdowns during known festival dates where possible.
Also useful: today's shutdowns across Tamil Nadu, TNEB bill calculator, current tariff slabs and how to prepare for a planned outage.