Chameliya Khola Hydropower Stationचमेलिया
A 30 MW run-of-river plant on the Chameliya River (a Mahakali tributary) at Marma, Darchula, owned by NEA and jointly funded by Nepal and South Korea's EDCF. Long delayed, it began commercial operation in February 2018 as far-western Nepal's largest plant at the time.
Installed capacity
30 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Chameliya
Mahakali basin
Location
Darchula
Sudurpashchim
Commissioned
2018
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- Jan 2008
Construction began
- Feb 2018
Commercial operation began
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Chameliya Khola Hydropower Station: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Chameliya Khola Hydropower Station?+
The Chameliya Khola Hydropower Station has an installed capacity of 30 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Chameliya Khola Hydropower Station on?+
The project is on the Chameliya River, part of Nepal's Mahakali basin, in Darchula district, Sudurpashchim Province.
Who is developing the Chameliya Khola Hydropower Station?+
The Chameliya Khola Hydropower Station is developed by Nepal Electricity Authority (government (nea)).
What is the status of the Chameliya Khola Hydropower Station?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Chameliya Khola Hydropower Station commissioned?+
The Chameliya Khola Hydropower Station was commissioned in 2018.
Sources & data note
Figures for Chameliya Khola Hydropower Station 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.