Daraundi A Hydropower Plantदरौंदी ए
A 6 MW run-of-river plant on the Daraundi River in Gorkha, operated by Daraundi Kalika Hydropower. Commissioned around 2012.
Installed capacity
6 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Daraundi Khola
Gandaki basin
Location
Gorkha
Gandaki
Commissioned
2012
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 2012
Commissioned (2069 BS)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Daraundi A Hydropower Plant: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Daraundi A Hydropower Plant?+
The Daraundi A Hydropower Plant has an installed capacity of 6 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Daraundi A Hydropower Plant on?+
The project is on the Daraundi Khola River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Gorkha district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Daraundi A Hydropower Plant?+
The Daraundi A Hydropower Plant is developed by Daraundi Kalika Hydropower Co. (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Daraundi A Hydropower Plant?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Daraundi A Hydropower Plant commissioned?+
The Daraundi A Hydropower Plant was commissioned in 2012.
Sources & data note
Figures for Daraundi A Hydropower Plant 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.