Gruha Jyothi does not give everyone 200 free units. Your free limit is your average monthly use in April 2022 to March 2023 plus 10 units (or plus 10% if the average was above 90 units*), never more than 200. A home that averaged 80 units gets 90 free units; one that averaged 150 gets about 165. If you use more than your limit you pay for the extra units, and if you cross 200 units in a month you pay the full bill. Enter your average below.
Gruha Jyothi free units calculator
Enter your 2022-23 average monthly units (from the Gruha Jyothi status or your old bills).
Free tool; nothing you type is saved or sent. Built and checked on 29 October 2026. Points marked * come from news or secondary sources; confirm on the official portal or office before you act.
How your free limit is worked out
| 2022-23 average a month | Free limit | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 90 units | Average + 10 units* | 80 → 90 units |
| 91 to 182 units | Average + 10% (rounded)* | 150 → 165 units |
| 183 to 200 units | 200 units (cap) | 195 → 200 units |
| Above 200 units | Not eligible | — |
| New connection (no 2022-23 data) | 53 units (state average)* | — |
Until January 2024 everyone got average + 10%. The state cabinet then gave a flat 10 extra units instead; most reports say this applies to homes averaging up to 90 units, while one report says it applies to all*. Our tool shows both where they differ.
Why your bill is not zero
- You used more than your free limit: you pay for the extra units (and the fixed charge on that part*).
- You crossed 200 units in a month: the whole month is billed.
- Your Aadhaar is linked to two or more meters: only one home meter per person is covered.
- You moved house and did not re-link the new RR / account number on the Gruha Jyothi site (tenants can apply with their own Aadhaar for the meter they use).
- The connection is commercial or for a second home: only domestic, own-use homes are covered.
How to check status and your average
- Open the Gruha Jyothi page on the Seva Sindhu / ESCOM site and choose “Check status” (or ask your BESCOM / MESCOM / HESCOM / GESCOM / CESC office).
- Enter your account ID (RR number) from the bill; the status shows “eligible”, your average and the free units.
- Your bill also prints the Gruha Jyothi free units and the amount waived.
- Not linked yet? Apply on Seva Sindhu with Aadhaar, account ID and mobile number; there is no fee*.
Tips to stay inside the limit
- A 5-star fridge and LED bulbs save 15-25 units a month in most homes.
- Geysers (2 kW) use about 1 unit per 30 minutes; a timer helps.
- Summer months push many homes over the limit: watch the meter in March-May.
- If your family has grown, the limit does not change; only the 2022-23 average counts.
See also: all five Karnataka guarantees and Karnataka ration card + Anna Bhagya.
Gruha Jyothi: frequently asked questions
How many free units do I get under Gruha Jyothi? Your 2022-23 monthly average plus 10 units (or 10% if above 90 units*), up to a maximum of 200 units a month.
Why did I get a bill under Gruha Jyothi? You used more than your free limit (you pay only the extra units) or more than 200 units (full bill), or your account is not linked to your Aadhaar.
Can tenants get Gruha Jyothi? Yes. Tenants can link their Aadhaar to the meter of the house they live in; one Aadhaar can be linked to only one meter.
What is the Gruha Jyothi limit for a new house? New connections without 2022-23 history get 53 units a month (the state average) + 10%*, and the limit is recalculated later*.
Is there any fee to apply for Gruha Jyothi? No. Registration on Seva Sindhu, Bangalore One, Karnataka One or Grama One is free.
Sources (checked 29 October 2026): Karnataka Energy Department / ESCOM notices as reported by Deccan Herald and South First (January 2024 cabinet change to +10 units); scheme FAQ on Seva Sindhu. sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in and bescom.karnataka.gov.in did not open from our cloud server.
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