Upper Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Projectमाथिल्लो कलंगा गाड
A 38.46 MW run-of-river plant on the Kalanga Gad in Bungal Municipality, Bajhang, the largest stage of the integrated 65 MW Kalanga Gad cluster (with the 15.33 MW Kalanga Gad and 10.70 MW Upper Sanigad plants). It is one of the biggest private hydropower projects in Nepal's far west.
Installed capacity
38 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.
- 31 Jan 2023
38 MW connected to the national grid
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Upper 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 Upper Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project?+
The Upper Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 38 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Upper 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 Upper Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project?+
The Upper Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project is developed by Kalanga Hydro group (Kalanga Gad cluster) (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Upper Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Upper Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project commissioned?+
The Upper Kalanga Gad Hydroelectric Project was commissioned in 2023.
Sources & data note
Figures for Upper 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.