Upper (Mathillo) Mailung Khola Hydropower Projectमाथिल्लो माइलुङ खोला
A 14.3 MW run-of-river plant on the Mailung Khola in Rasuwa — part of the cluster that has turned Rasuwa into one of Nepal's densest hydropower districts. It is in operation and feeding the national grid.
Installed capacity
14 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Mailung Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Rasuwa
Bagmati
Commissioned
2024
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 2024
In operation; connected to the national grid
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Upper (Mathillo) Mailung Khola Hydropower 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 (Mathillo) Mailung Khola Hydropower Project?+
The Upper (Mathillo) Mailung Khola Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 14 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Upper (Mathillo) Mailung Khola Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Mailung Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Rasuwa district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Upper (Mathillo) Mailung Khola Hydropower Project?+
The Upper (Mathillo) Mailung Khola Hydropower Project is developed by Mathillo Mailung Khola Jalvidhyut Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Upper (Mathillo) Mailung Khola Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Upper (Mathillo) Mailung Khola Hydropower Project commissioned?+
The Upper (Mathillo) Mailung Khola Hydropower Project was commissioned in 2024.
Sources & data note
Figures for Upper (Mathillo) Mailung Khola Hydropower 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.