Jhimruk Khola Hydropower Stationझिम्रुक
A ~12 MW run-of-river plant on the Jhimruk Khola in Pyuthan, developed and operated by Butwal Power Company. Generating since around 1994, it is one of Nepal's pioneering domestically built private plants.
Installed capacity
12 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Jhimruk Khola
West Rapti basin
Location
Pyuthan
Lumbini
Commissioned
1994
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 1994
Commissioned (2052 BS)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Jhimruk 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 Jhimruk Khola Hydropower Station?+
The Jhimruk Khola Hydropower Station has an installed capacity of 12 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Jhimruk Khola Hydropower Station on?+
The project is on the Jhimruk Khola River, part of Nepal's West Rapti basin, in Pyuthan district, Lumbini Province.
Who is developing the Jhimruk Khola Hydropower Station?+
The Jhimruk Khola Hydropower Station is developed by Butwal Power Company Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Jhimruk Khola Hydropower Station?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Jhimruk Khola Hydropower Station commissioned?+
The Jhimruk Khola Hydropower Station was commissioned in 1994.
Sources & data note
Figures for Jhimruk 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.