Deothal Chanju HEP has been contemplated as run-of-the river scheme on Deothal nallah (Chanju nallah, a tributary of Baira River, in upper reaches is called Deothal Nallah) in Churah Subdivision in District Chamba of Himachal Pradesh, utilizing gross head of 668.41m for generation of 30 MW (three generating units of 10 MW each) in an underground power house. The project is expected to generate annual energy of 101.35 MU in a 90% dependable year.
| Capacity |
30 MW |
| Design Energy (in 90% dependable year) |
101.35 MU |
| Gross Head |
668.41 m |
| Diversion Structure |
Drop type trench weir, ±2810 m; 25 m X 2.00 m |
| Head Race Tunnel |
Concrete lined D shaped tunnel 2.10 m X 2.70 m; 4429 m in length. |
| Penstock/Pressure shaft |
Underground/Circular steel pipe 1.30 m dia ; ± 914 m in length. |
| Power House |
Under ground ; 85.90 m X 15.30 m X 17.50 m |
| Village |
Dantoi |
| Tehsil |
Churah |
| District |
Chamba |
| State |
Himachal Pradesh |