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.