Why electricity is not available in my village Navabandar gir Somnath
Hello @Doctor_1020,
It is very frustrating to be without electricity, especially in a coastal area like Navabandar in Gir Somnath.
Because we are in the middle of July (peak monsoon season in Gujarat), power outages in coastal villages like Navabandar are most commonly caused by:
Weather-Related Damage: High winds from the Arabian Sea and heavy rains often cause tree branches to fall on power lines or damage local distribution poles.
Preventive Safety Shutdowns: PGVCL (Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd) sometimes proactively cuts power during severe waterlogging or storms to prevent electrical accidents and short circuits.
Local Grid Faults: A specific fault or tripped transformer at the local Navabandar or Una sub-station level.
Since PGVCL manages electricity distribution for Gir Somnath, you need to report this directly to their grid management team to get an exact reason and an estimated restoration time.
Here is the exact escalation matrix to get your power restored:
Register via WhatsApp (Fastest)
PGVCL has a dedicated automated WhatsApp service for power complaints.
Save the number +91 95120 19122 to your phone.
Send a message with your Consumer Number and state that there is a power outage in Navabandar.
Call the Toll-Free Helpline
If you cannot use WhatsApp, call the PGVCL central customer care desk.
Dial 19122 or 1800 233 155333 (Toll-Free).
Provide your 11-digit consumer number to the agent. They can look at the grid status and tell you exactly why the power is out and when it is expected to be fixed.
Contact the Local Sub-Division
Navabandar falls under the local PGVCL sub-divisions operating out of the Una sector. If the central helpline is unresponsive, you or your village Sarpanch can directly notify the local PGVCL line inspectors in Una to check the main transmission line coming into the village.
Safety Warning: If the power cut is due to fallen poles or snapped wires in the village due to the monsoon, please maintain a strict distance from the area and inform the PGVCL helpline immediately to prevent any accidents.