Western Nepal 132 kV Backbone
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- 2026-05-13
Summary
Western Nepal 132 kV Backbone is the operational 132 kV Terai-side grid chain represented in the map to show western grid reach beyond Butwal.
The operational 132 kV Terai-side grid chain that carries the map west of Butwal: Butwal-Shivapur-Lamahi-Kohalpur, Kohalpur-Bhurigaun-Lamki, and Lamki-Pahalwanpur-Attariya-Mahendranagar.
Key Facts
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 132 kV |
| Status | Operational |
| Length basis | 404.89 route-km / 809.78 circuit-km |
| Source geometry | RPGCL 2021 official geospatial vector map |
| Status/length basis | NEA FY 2024/25 existing high-voltage line inventory |
| Corridor ID | western_132_backbone |
Map Interpretation
This corridor is now in the major transmission network because otherwise western Nepal looks emptier than it is. It is not a 400 kV export spine or a 220 kV bulk-transfer corridor; it is the operational 132 kV backbone that keeps Lumbini, Banke, Bardiya, Kailali, and Kanchanpur connected across the west.
Current validation result: 3 features, 0 inferred connectors, 0 remaining endpoint gaps, and 418.149 km traced length against a 404.89 route-km basis. Public decision: default-visible, caveated.
Limitations & Controversies
The route is source-backed but national-scale. It comes from RPGCL vector linework and NEA inventory control, not a tower-by-tower alignment sheet. It should be read as the western grid-reach backbone, with lighter visual weight than 220/400 kV lines.