Electricity Distribution
Assam Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (APDCL) is currently catering the electricity needs of more than 33 Lakhs consumers across Assam. From Sadiya to Mancachal and from Jonai to Lowairpowa, APDCL is supplying electricity to every corner of the state. From the hilly areas of North Cachar Hills to the plains of Morigaon, APDCL is expanding its distribution network in spite of many physical hindrances. APDCL is also implementing off-grid solar projects in such areas where the distribution network could not reach such as Amarpur area under Chapalihowa sub-division and the 'Char' areas of Brahmaputra river. APDCL is supplying to the major industrial centers situated in Assam such as Coal India Limited (Ledo, Margherita), Brahmaputra Gas Cracker & Polymer Limited (Lepetkata, Dibrugarh), Cement Corporation of India Limited (Bokajan), Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited (Panchgram & Jagiroad), Assam Petrochemicals Limited (Namrup) etc.
The present status of the distribution network of Assam is an under
| No. of 33/11 kv Sub-Stations | 347 nos. |
|---|---|
| Total Capacity of the Sub-Stations | 3016.81 MVA |
| Total length of 33 KV Lines | 5995.88 KM |
| Total length of 11 KV Lines | 54706.13 KM |
| Total length of LT Lines (3-Phase) | 45013.13 KM |
| Total length of LT Lines (1-Phase) | 98670.77 KM |
| Total number of Distribution Transformers | 64493 nos. |
| Total Capacity of Distribution Transformers | 4484.31 MVA |