Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has scheduled power outages on October 27, 2024, across several divisions as part of essential maintenance. This effort involves jungle cutting, jump replacements, feeder maintenance, and LT work to improve service quality and prevent future disruptions.
The BESCOM scheduled outages will affect regions under Kolar, Tumkur, Davanagere, Chikkaballapura, and Madhugiri divisions. Below is the full list of affected areas, including feeder names, work types, and durations.
Bengaluru Power Outage – October 27, 2024
| Zone | Division | Substation | Feeder | Work Type | Time | Duration | Affected Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAZ | Kolar | Thondebavi 66/11 kV | F12-NJY Railway | Jungle Cutting & Jump Replace | 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM | 3 hours | Thondebavi, Kamalapura, Kadiredevarahalli, Charakamattenahalli, Chikk Hosahalli, Pinjarlahalli |
| BRAZ | Kolar | Gowribidanur 220/66 | F14-Mudugere | Jungle Cutting & Jump Replace | 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM | 3 hours | Mudugere, Kenkarte, Kachamachanahalli, Channenahalli, Dimmagattanahalli |
| BRAZ | Kolar | Manchenahalli 66/11 | F08-NJY | Jungle Cutting & Jump Replace | 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM | 3 hours | Manchenahalli, Nagenahalli, Dwaraganahalli, Bisalahalli, Kondenahalli, Buddivantanahalli |
| CTAZ | Tumkur | Pulamagatta 66/11 kV | F09-Badigondanahalli | Feeder Maintenance | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 4 hours | Sajjehosahalli, Shivanagere, Karpenahalli, Betta, Basavanahalli, Singaravathanahalli |
| CTAZ | Davanagere | 66 kV Yaragunte | F18-Duragambika | Domestic & Commercial Repair | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 6 hours | SMK Nagar, SJM Nagar, Babu Jagajivana Nagar, Devaraj Aras Badavane, Vijayanagara Badavane, Rajiv Gandhi Badavane, SP Office, RTO Office |
| BRAZ | Chikkaballapura | Hosuru 66/11 kV | F7-Kotaladinne | Jungle Cutting & Jump Replace | 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM | 3 hours | Kotaladinne, Sonaganahalli, Bhaktharahalli, Akki Pikki Colony, Gurupanahalli, Hosa Upparahalli |
| CTAZ | Chitradurga | 66 kV Bidrikere | F3-Hosahatti | Jungle Clearance | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 6 hours | Hosahatti, Nallikatte, Gollarahalli, Isamudra |
| CTAZ | Madhugiri | 220/66/11 kV RMC Town | F01-RMC Town | Feeder Maintenance | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 4 hours | Madhugiri Town, Guruvaderahalli |
| BRAZ | Gowribidanur | Ramapura 66/11 kV | F10-Marimakalahalli | Jungle Cutting & Jump Replace | 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM | 3 hours | Marimakalahalli, Sandiganahalli, Pidachalahalli, Kambathalli, Kamabalahalli, Rayanakallu |
| CTAZ | Davanagere | 66 kV Bank Colony | F03-Bank Colony | LT Maintenance | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 6 hours | Challakere Road, Madakaripura, Bank Colony Surroundings |
| BRAZ | Kolar | Thondebavi 66/11 kV | F13-Kallinayakanahalli | Jungle Cutting & Jump Replace | 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM | 3 hours | Kallinayakanahalli, Tippaganahalli, Basavapura, Cristian Colony, Bandaralahalli |
| CTAZ | Chitradurga | 66 kV Chandravalli | F13-Chandravalli | LT Maintenance | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 6 hours | Chandravalli, Nehru Nagar, Maramma Temple Surroundings |
| CTAZ | Chitradurga | 66 kV Vidyanagara | F08-Vidyanagara | LT Maintenance | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 6 hours | Vidyanagara, Kanaka Circle, Davalagiri Badavane, SJM College Surroundings |
| CTAZ | Davanagere | 66 kV PK Halli | F14-PK Halli | LT Maintenance | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 6 hours | PK Halli, Police Quarters Surroundings |
| CTAZ | Davanagere | 66 kV University Area | F18-University Area | LT Maintenance | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 6 hours | University Area, GR Halli, Chikkapanahalli |
| CTAZ | Chitradurga | 66 kV Bank Colony | F12-JCR Road | LT Maintenance | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 6 hours | JCR Main Road, Private Bus Stand Road, Gopalpura Road |
| BRAZ | Gowribidanur | Thondebavi 66/11 kV | F12-NJY Railway | Jungle Cutting & Jump Replace | 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM | 3 hours | Thondebavi, Kamalapura, Charakamattenahalli, Chikk Hosahalli |
| CTAZ | Madhugiri | 66 kV Pulamagatta | F03-NJY Yelaverthy | Feeder Maintenance | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 4 hours | Yelaverthy, Madanayakanahalli |
| CTAZ | Chitradurga | 66 kV Kallahalli | F01-Kallahalli | LT Maintenance | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 6 hours | Kallahalli, Topuramalige, DK Hatti |
| CTAZ | Chitradurga | 66 kV J N Kote | F04-JC Halli | LT Maintenance | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 6 hours | JC Halli, Sajjanakere, Nerenahalli |
| CTAZ | Chitradurga | 66 kV Bidrikere | F09-Seebara NJY | Jungle Clearance | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 6 hours | Seebara, Guttinadu, Gulaiyanhatti, Chikkaguntanuru |
| CTAZ | Chitradurga | 66 kV Chandravalli | F13-Chandravalli | LT Maintenance | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 6 hours | Nehru Nagar, Maramma Temple |
BRAZ Zone (Ramanagara Circle)
- Chandapura Division – Bommasandra Section
- Feeder: F21 RK Township
Work: Maintenance (Tree Trimming & Jump Replacement)
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: RK Township, Yarandanahalli Village
- Feeder: F21 RK Township
- Chandapura Division – Bommasandra Section
- Feeder: F22 Cloun Nine
Work: Maintenance (Tree Trimming & Jump Replacement)
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: Police Layout, Kachanayakanahalli Village
- Feeder: F22 Cloun Nine
CTAZ Zone
Tumkur Circle
- Tumkur Division – Central Section
- Feeder: TF-09 (NJY)
Work: Jungle Cutting
Time: 10:30 – 13:30 (3 hours)
Affected Areas: Jothipura
- Feeder: TF-09 (NJY)
- Tumkur Division – North Section
- Feeder: AF-10 KSRTC Depo
Work: Jungle Cutting & Self Execution
Time: 11:00 – 16:00 (5 hours)
Affected Areas: 1st Phase KIADB Industrial Area, Antharasanahalli
- Feeder: AF-10 KSRTC Depo
- Tumkur Division – West Section
- Feeder: AF-08 Hebbaka
Work: Jungle Cutting & Self Execution
Time: 11:00 – 16:00 (5 hours)
Affected Areas: Hebbaka
- Feeder: AF-08 Hebbaka
- Madhugiri Division – MIDIGESHI Section
- Feeder: F-6 Lakshmipura
Work: GOS & Feeder Maintenance
Time: 10:00 – 14:00 (4 hours)
Affected Areas: Lakshmipura, Reddihalli
- Feeder: F-6 Lakshmipura
Chitradurga Circle
- Feeder: F08 Industrial Area
Work: Maintenance
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: Challakere Road, Industrial Area Surroundings - Feeder: F09 KOTE
Work: Maintenance
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: Kamanabavi Badavane, Jogimatti Road, Kote Road - Feeder: F10 ZP
Work: Maintenance
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: ZP Office, Teachers Colony, IUDP Layout - Feeder: F01 Copper Mines
Work: Maintenance
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: DS Halli, Ingaldhall, Lambani Hatti, Kennedelau - Feeder: F01 NAGARA
Work: Maintenance
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: Gaythri Circle, Gandhi Circle, Dharmashala Road - Feeder: F02 Kelagote
Work: Maintenance
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: Thippaji Circle, Chief Office Surroundings - Feeder: F03 Bank Colony
Work: Maintenance
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: Bank Colony, Challakere Road, Madakaripura - Feeder: F12 JCR
Work: Maintenance
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: JCR Road, Gopalpura Road Surroundings - Feeder: F13 Chandravalli
Work: Maintenance
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: Nelakanteshwara Temple, Maramma Temple Surroundings - Feeder: F08 Vidyanagara
Work: Maintenance
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: Vidyanagara, Kanaka Circle, SJM College - Feeder: F15 Mill Area
Work: Maintenance
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: Headpost Office Road, PB Road, SJMIT Circle - Feeder: F14 PK Halli
Work: Maintenance
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: Kanaka Nagara, Police Quarters - Feeder: F18 University
Work: Maintenance
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: University Area, GR Halli, Chikkapanahalli - RSD CTA Division – Bidrikere Section
- Feeder: F3 Hosahatti, F4 Nallikatte, F5 Esamudra
Work: Jungle Clearance
Time: 10:00 – 16:00 (6 hours)
Affected Areas: Nallikatte, Isamudra, Hosahatti
Key Information and Guidelines for Residents
- Time and Duration: The majority of outages will occur between 12:00 AM to 3:00 AM to minimize inconvenience. Some regions will experience maintenance activities between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
- Purpose of Outage: These activities involve jungle cutting, jump replacements, LT maintenance, and feeder repairs to ensure reliable power infrastructure and prevent unplanned disruptions in the future.
- Affected Divisions: The key divisions impacted include Kolar, Tumkur, Davanagere, Chikkaballapura, and Madhugiri, covering urban and rural regions.
- Resident Preparation: Residents and businesses are advised to plan ahead for the temporary outages and arrange for alternative power solutions if necessary.
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