Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Varanasi Electricity Rate
Slab Unit |
Cost Per Unit (Rs.) |
0 – 150 Units |
₹ 5.50 |
150 – 300 Units |
₹ 6.00 |
300 – 400 Units |
₹ 6.50 |
More than 400 Units |
₹ 7.00 |
Fixed/Demand Charges |
₹ 412.50 |
Electricity Duty |
₹ 20.63 |
Sanctioned Load |
3 kW / 5 kW |
The rate of electricity is 7.50 Indian Rupee per unit (kWh) for residential consumers and 12.50 Indian Rupee for commercial consumers which includes all components of the electricity bill such as the cost of power, distribution, and taxes. We find electricity traffic rate after discussion with local residents of Varanasi. In Varanasi, there is slab unit charge cost of electricity.
In Varanasi, 70% of homes have a 3kW sanctioned load and 25% of homes have 1kW &2kW sanctioned load. Avg. cost of normal homes (which has 3kW meter) come approx. Rs. 3000 to 3500 per month.
How to Install Rooftop Solar?
Bill Amount (in Rs.) |
Recommended System (in kW) |
Payback |
3,000 |
3kW |
4-5 years |
5,000 |
5kW |
4-5 years |
7,500 |
7.5kW |
4-5 years |
10,000 |
10kW |
4-5 years |
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