Bheri-1 Hydroelectric Projectभेरी-१
A proposed 270 MW semi-reservoir project on the Bheri, spanning Nalagadh Municipality in Jajarkot and Aathbiskot Municipality in Rukum West, to be developed by Gezhouba Group Power Investment Nepal. Its environmental impact assessment has been made public.
Installed capacity
270 MW
Storage
River / basin
Bheri
Karnali basin
Location
Jajarkot
Karnali
Expected online
TBD
Proposed / under development
Milestones & projected timeline
Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.
- 2025
Environmental impact assessment published; project advancing
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Bheri-1 Hydroelectric Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Bheri-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
The Bheri-1 Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 270 MW. It is a storage hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Bheri-1 Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Bheri River, part of Nepal's Karnali basin, in Jajarkot district, Karnali Province.
Who is developing the Bheri-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
The Bheri-1 Hydroelectric Project is developed by Gezhouba Group Power Investment Nepal Ltd (foreign-funded).
What is the status of the Bheri-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is proposed / under development. Semi-reservoir; EIA published
Sources & data note
Figures for Bheri-1 Hydroelectric Project are compiled from the sources below and cross-checked where possible. Status and projected dates reflect research as of mid-2026 and may change as the project progresses. The map location is an approximate dam-area estimate. Commentary is Amarnepal's own.