North Tamil Nadu
Tiruvannamalai district — power shutdown info
Planned maintenance notices and the right numbers to call for Tiruvannamalai 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 Tiruvannamalai. Your local section office number will be on your electricity bill.
Facing a fault (not a scheduled cut) in Tiruvannamalai? Draft your complaint here, then call it in.
Power cuts in Tiruvannamalai: what to expect
Tiruvannamalai district sits at the base of the Annamalai hills, and temple-driven trade and weaving shapes the town's rhythm as much as its power schedule. During the monthly Girivalam festival and major temple events, local transformers around Tiruvannamalai town can see unusual load spikes on top of routine maintenance shutdowns.
Before a scheduled shutdown in Tiruvannamalai
- 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 Tiruvannamalai 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 Tiruvannamalai power cuts
How do I know if there's a shutdown in Tiruvannamalai today?
Check the live listing at the top of this page — it pulls directly from TNPDCL's published shutdown notices for Tiruvannamalai district, including areas around Polur. No listing for your area usually means either there's no scheduled cut, or the notice hasn't been published yet.
How do I know when Tiruvannamalai's power will be back?
The shutdown notice itself states an end time for that area of Tiruvannamalai. If it's a fault rather than a planned cut, call 1912 for a restoration estimate instead.
What's the TNPDCL complaint number for Tiruvannamalai district?
1912 is the statewide toll-free number, active 24x7 across Tiruvannamalai, Polur and every other district. The call centre (94987 94987) and WhatsApp (94458 50811) are also available if the line is busy.
What tariff applies to household bills in Tiruvannamalai?
Tiruvannamalai district follows the same statewide TNPDCL domestic tariff slabs as the rest of Tamil Nadu, whether you're near Polur or anywhere else in the district. Use the bill calculator on this site to estimate your bill from your bimonthly unit reading.
Do festivals in Tiruvannamalai affect the power supply?
Local transformers near Tiruvannamalai town 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.
Which towns in Tiruvannamalai does this page cover?
This page tracks TNPDCL shutdown notices across Tiruvannamalai district, including Tiruvannamalai town, Polur and Arani. 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.