Kulekhani II Hydropower Stationकुलेखानी-२
A 32 MW cascade plant downstream of Kulekhani I in Makwanpur, using tailwater from the Kulekhani storage scheme. Owned by NEA and commissioned in 1986.
Installed capacity
32 MW
Reservoir
River / basin
Kulekhani
Bagmati basin
Location
Makwanpur
Bagmati
Commissioned
1986
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 1986
Commissioned
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Kulekhani II 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 Kulekhani II Hydropower Station?+
The Kulekhani II Hydropower Station has an installed capacity of 32 MW. It is a reservoir hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Kulekhani II Hydropower Station on?+
The project is on the Kulekhani River, part of Nepal's Bagmati basin, in Makwanpur district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Kulekhani II Hydropower Station?+
The Kulekhani II Hydropower Station is developed by Nepal Electricity Authority (government (nea)).
What is the status of the Kulekhani II Hydropower Station?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Kulekhani II Hydropower Station commissioned?+
The Kulekhani II Hydropower Station was commissioned in 1986.
Sources & data note
Figures for Kulekhani II 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.