Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Projectकलंगा गाड
A 15.33 MW run-of-river plant on the Kalanga Gad in Bajhang, developed by Kalanga Hydro Ltd on a build-own-operate-transfer basis as the lower stage of the Kalanga Gad cluster.
Installed capacity
15 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Kalanga Gad
Mahakali basin
Location
Bajhang
Sudurpashchim
Commissioned
2023
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 25 Jan 2023
15 MW connected to the national grid
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Kalanga Gad 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 Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project?+
The Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 15 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Kalanga Gad River, part of Nepal's Mahakali basin, in Bajhang district, Sudurpashchim Province.
Who is developing the Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project?+
The Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project is developed by Kalanga Hydro Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project commissioned?+
The Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project was commissioned in 2023.
Sources & data note
Figures for Kalanga Gad 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.