Bhopal Power Cut on November 16: 48+ Areas to Face Electricity Shutdown, Check Full Schedule
Bhopal, November 15, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): More than 48 areas across old and new Bhopal will experience scheduled power cuts on Monday, November 16, due to maintenance work by the electricity department.
According to Bhopal Electricity Company (BEC), maintenance activities will begin between 10 am and 11 am in most areas and continue until around 5 pm in some locations. Several localities will face outages lasting between two and seven hours.
Bhopal Power Cut Schedule for November 16
The electricity shutdown schedule for the affected areas is as follows:
| Affected Areas | Power Cut Timing |
|---|---|
| Birla Mandir, Vallabh Nagar, Bhim Nagar and nearby areas | 10 am to 2 pm |
| Shivika, Meenal Enclave, Fortune, Income Tax, Nav Dwar Sanchar, Vinayak Parisar and Dana Pani | 10 am to 2 pm |
| Shankaracharya Nagar and Dhobi Ghat | 11 am to 1 pm |
| Mahamai Ka Bagh, Chandbad and Garam Gadda Road | 11 am to 4 pm |
| Kabira Apartment, Gandhi Chowk, Hansa Complex, Military Gate, Teela Jamalpura, BDA Shopping Centre, Shobharam Ki Bawdi, Teela Maqbara, Kabitpura, Kacchi Masjid and Bagh Mufti | 10 am to 5 pm |
| Mazdoor Nagar, Kumharpura, Sharma Colony, Harijan Colony, Sadar, Regiment Road Sadar, Water Tank, Vinoba Colony and Old Court | 10 am to 5 pm |
| Meenakshi Apartment, Regalia, Diamond Marriage Hall, Shan-e-Fiza, Royal Apartment, Sufia Masjid, Radiant Travellers, Keer Sahib Bungalow and Collector Office | 11 am to 5 pm |
| Balaji Warehouse, IOCL Petrol Pump, Swaraj Tractor Agency and nearby areas | 11 am to 5 pm |
| Bhim Nagar and nearby areas | 2:30 pm to 5 pm |
Maintenance Work to Affect Multiple Localities
The scheduled work will affect different parts of the city at different times. Some areas will face outages for seven hours, while others will experience shorter interruptions of two, two-and-a-half, four, five or six hours.
Residents in the listed localities should plan their electricity-dependent activities accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will the power cut take place in Bhopal?
The scheduled power cuts will take place on Monday, November 16, 2026.
2. How many areas will be affected by the power cut?
More than 48 areas across Bhopal are expected to be affected.
3. What is the longest power cut duration?
Some areas will face electricity shutdowns from 10 am to 5 pm, lasting seven hours.
4. Will Birla Mandir and Vallabh Nagar face a power cut?
Yes. Birla Mandir, Vallabh Nagar, Bhim Nagar and nearby areas will face a shutdown from 10 am to 2 pm.
5. What are the power cut timings for Shankaracharya Nagar?
Shankaracharya Nagar and Dhobi Ghat will face a power cut from 11 am to 1 pm.
6. Will the Collector Office area be affected?
Yes. The Collector Office and nearby listed areas will face a power cut from 11 am to 5 pm.
7. Which areas will face a power cut from 10 am to 5 pm?
Kabira Apartment, Gandhi Chowk, Hansa Complex, Teela Jamalpura, BDA Shopping Centre, Kabitpura, Kacchi Masjid, Mazdoor Nagar, Kumharpura and several nearby areas are included in this schedule.
8. Why will electricity supply be disrupted in Bhopal?
According to the supplied information, the shutdowns are scheduled for departmental maintenance work.