500 units electricity bill in Odisha
A home in Odisha that uses 500 units a month pays about ₹2,640 on today’s OERC tariff (order of 24 March 2026). That is ₹5.28 a unit, with all the charges our calculator adds.
- ₹2,640 a month
- ₹5.28 a unit
- TPCODL, TPNODL, TPWODL, TPSODL
How the 500-unit bill adds up
| Slab (units) | Units × rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1–50 | 50 × ₹2.90 | ₹145.00 |
| 51–200 | 150 × ₹4.70 | ₹705.00 |
| 201–400 | 200 × ₹5.70 | ₹1,140.00 |
| above 400 | 100 × ₹6.10 | ₹610.00 |
| Energy charge | ₹2,600.00 | |
| Fixed charge | ₹40.00 | |
| Bill | ₹2,640.00 | |
Urban home, default options of the Odisha calculator, monthly bill. Source: OERC common Order on ARR, Wheeling & Retail Supply Tariff FY 2026-27.
What changes the bill
- One more unit adds ₹6.10.
- At 450 units the bill is ₹2,335; at 550 units it is ₹2,945.
Where 500 units sit in the Odisha slabs
The 500 units cross 4 slabs. The last 100 units are in the above 400 slab, at ₹6.10 a unit. Each extra unit in this slab costs that much.
The first 50 units cost ₹2.90 each.
Of the bill before any scheme, the energy charge is 98%, the fixed charge is 2%.
500 units a month is about 16.7 units a day. The bill is about ₹88 a day.
500 units a month in nearby states
500 units a month, priced under each tariff in the region. Odisha is number 2 of 5, from the lowest bill.
| State or UT | Bill a month | Average a unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar | ₹1,705 | ₹3.41 |
| Odisha | ₹2,640 | ₹5.28 |
| Jharkhand | ₹3,800 | ₹7.60 |
| West Bengal | ₹4,046 | ₹8.09 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | ₹4,810 | ₹9.62 |
Urban home, 2 kW, the calculator’s default options, with each state’s own free-unit schemes. States that bill every two or three months are shown per month.
What this figure includes
- Prompt payment earns 10 paise/unit off (20 paise for rural homes with correct meters) and 4% off for digital payment; not deducted here.
- Electricity duty and meter rent (Rs 40-60/month) not included.
Questions
How much is the electricity bill for 500 units in Odisha?
About ₹2,640 for 500 units a month on the Odisha tariff, with the calculator’s default options. Your load, phase and any monthly fuel charge can change it.
What is the per unit rate for 500 units in Odisha?
The average is ₹5.28 a unit, with all charges. The last units are charged at ₹6.10 each in the tariff.
How many units a day is 500 units a month?
About 16.7 units a day. One unit is one kWh: a 1,000-watt load for one hour.
How do I lower a 500-unit bill?
Use the appliance calculator to find what uses the most power.