Kaligandaki A Hydroelectric Power Stationकालीगण्डकी 'ए'
Nepal's second-largest hydropower station, at Mirmi in Syangja on the Kali Gandaki River. A peaking run-of-river plant with three 48 MW Francis turbines, owned and operated by NEA and financed with Asian Development Bank and other donor support.
Installed capacity
144 MW
Peaking run-of-river
River / basin
Kali Gandaki
Gandaki basin
Location
Syangja
Gandaki
Commissioned
2002
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 1997
Construction began
- 2002
Commissioned
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Kaligandaki A Hydroelectric Power Station: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Kaligandaki A Hydroelectric Power Station?+
The Kaligandaki A Hydroelectric Power Station has an installed capacity of 144 MW. It is a peaking run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Kaligandaki A Hydroelectric Power Station on?+
The project is on the Kali Gandaki River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Syangja district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Kaligandaki A Hydroelectric Power Station?+
The Kaligandaki A Hydroelectric Power Station is developed by Nepal Electricity Authority (government (nea)).
What is the status of the Kaligandaki A Hydroelectric Power Station?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Kaligandaki A Hydroelectric Power Station commissioned?+
The Kaligandaki A Hydroelectric Power Station was commissioned in 2002.
Sources & data note
Figures for Kaligandaki A Hydroelectric Power 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.