This Bengaluru Mud Home Runs Without LPG, Water Connection & Just Rs 100 Electricity

As India grapples with LPG shortages triggered by the Iran war, households and restaurants across the country are once again being reminded how dependent daily life has become on gas cylinders. Even short supply disruptions can throw kitchens into disarray, forcing families and businesses to rethink how they cook their meals.

But in a corner of Bengaluru, one home has been living without LPG for years.

A mud house with a sloping tiled roof stands surrounded by greenery, blending easily into the landscape. It looks simple — almost old-fashioned — yet it functions without many of the modern utilities most urban homes rely on.

This Bengaluru home doesn’t need a single LPG cylinder.

In fact, the house runs with zero LPG, zero municipal water, and electricity for just Rs 100.

Built and lived in by Reva and Ranjan Malik, the home quietly demonstrates how thoughtful design and mindful living can dramatically reduce dependence on external resources — without compromising comfort.

A home that works with nature

Reva and Ranjan Malik’s home in Bengaluru doesn’t have a water connection, but it has never faced water scarcity — even when the city experienced a severe water crisis.

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The reason lies in how the house is designed. Built using less than 5% cement, the structure relies largely on natural materials and smart ecological systems. Every year, the house harvests more than 50,000 litres of rainwater, ensuring a steady supply without municipal support.

Cooking, too, follows a low-energy approach. Daily meals are prepared using a solar cooker or sometimes on a smokeless wood chulha, eliminating the need for LPG.

There is no built-in wiring or plumbing either. Instead, daily routines unfold by hand, in tune with daylight and the changing seasons.

Thoughtful design, minimal energy

The house stays naturally comfortable throughout the year thanks to its materials and construction. A combination of mud, terracotta, and Mangalore tiles keeps the interiors naturally cool during Bengaluru’s warm months — removing the need for fans or air conditioners.

For food storage, the couple uses a terracotta fridge — essentially a large mud pot — which keeps food 8–10 degrees cooler than the surrounding temperature.

Lighting is equally simple. During the day, the house relies on natural sunlight. At night, oil lamps provide illumination. The only electricity used in the house is to charge their electric vehicle, keeping their monthly power bill to around Rs 100.

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Space inside the home has also been thoughtfully designed. Instead of bulky cupboards, storage boxes tucked under seating areas allow the couple to maximise every corner efficiently.

Water, too, is carefully reused. No greywater leaves the house; it is channelled back into the lush fruit garden surrounding the property, helping recharge the soil and sustain the greenery.

The couple is now working towards their next goal: achieving 100% energy self-sufficiency.

“Sustainability can save the planet and your pocket, too. And it’s way simpler than you think,” they say.

At a time when the country is worrying about LPG and water shortages, this Bengaluru home shows what living without them can look like.

Would you live in a home without LPG or water bills? 

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