Upper Sanigad Hydroelectric Projectमाथिल्लो सानीगाड
A 10.7 MW run-of-river plant on the Sani Gad in Bajhang, developed by Bungal Hydro Ltd as part of the wider Kalanga Gad / Sanigad cluster in the far west. It reached commercial operation in 2023, well after its original 2021 target.
Installed capacity
11 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Sani Gad
Mahakali basin
Location
Bajhang
Sudurpashchim
Commissioned
2023
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- Required COD 15 Dec 2021
Delayed; actual commercial operation later
- 19 Aug 2023
Commercial operation began
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Upper Sanigad 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 Sanigad Hydroelectric Project?+
The Upper Sanigad Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 11 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Upper Sanigad Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Sani Gad River, part of Nepal's Mahakali basin, in Bajhang district, Sudurpashchim Province.
Who is developing the Upper Sanigad Hydroelectric Project?+
The Upper Sanigad Hydroelectric Project is developed by Bungal Hydro Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Upper Sanigad Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Upper Sanigad Hydroelectric Project commissioned?+
The Upper Sanigad Hydroelectric Project was commissioned in 2023.
Sources & data note
Figures for Upper Sanigad 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.