North Tamil Nadu
Vellore district — power shutdown info
Planned maintenance notices and the right numbers to call for Vellore 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 Vellore. Your local section office number will be on your electricity bill.
Facing a fault (not a scheduled cut) in Vellore? Draft your complaint here, then call it in.
Power cuts in Vellore: what to expect
Vellore district's power network has an unusual mix of demand: leather processing and a major hospital/education sector around CMC around Vellore city, plus ordinary residential and market-town load in Gudiyattam and Katpadi. Planned shutdowns affecting hospital or institutional zones are typically flagged separately from general area notices.
Before a scheduled shutdown in Vellore
- 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 Vellore city 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 Vellore power cuts
How do I know if there's a shutdown in Vellore today?
Check the live listing at the top of this page — it pulls directly from TNPDCL's published shutdown notices for Vellore district, including areas around Gudiyattam. No listing for your area usually means either there's no scheduled cut, or the notice hasn't been published yet.
How long do power cuts usually last in Vellore?
A scheduled shutdown notice for Vellore district states its own end time, usually within a 4–6 hour maintenance window. An unplanned fault near Gudiyattam or elsewhere is less predictable — most are fixed within a few hours, but storm or equipment-related faults can take longer.
Who do I call for an unscheduled power cut in Vellore?
The 1912 toll-free helpline covers all districts including Vellore, 24x7. You can also reach the call centre at 94987 94987 or WhatsApp 94458 50811 — have your service connection number ready.
Can I calculate my power bill for Vellore online?
Yes — this site's bill calculator applies current TNPDCL domestic tariff slabs to your bimonthly unit consumption, giving an estimate for Vellore district or anywhere else in Tamil Nadu.
Do industrial areas in Vellore get separate shutdown notices from residential areas?
Often, yes. Vellore district's HT (high-tension) industrial feeders serving leather processing and a major hospital/education sector around CMC are usually maintained on a different schedule than the LT feeders supplying homes in Vellore city and Gudiyattam, so a notice for one doesn't always mean the other is affected.
Which towns in Vellore does this page cover?
This page tracks TNPDCL shutdown notices across Vellore district, including Vellore city, Gudiyattam and Katpadi. 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.