Nepal/Boundaries/Development Regions
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Prior to the promulgation of a new constitution in 2015, Nepal was divided into 5 development regions, 14 administrative zones and 75 districts. The 14 administrative zones were grouped into 5 development regions.
Development Regions of Nepal
The five development regions of Nepal were (from east to west):
| No. | English name | Nepali name | Relation | Zones | No. of Districts | Headquarter | Node |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Development Region | पुर्वाञ्चल विकास क्षेत्र | 4583291 4583291 |
Mechi Koshi Sagarmatha |
16 | Dhankuta | 3345770104 3345770104
|
| 2 | Central Development Region | मध्यमाञ्चल विकास क्षेत्र | 4583292 4583292 |
Janakpur Bagmati Narayani |
19 | Kathmandu | 67157058 67157058
|
| 3 | Western Development Region | पश्चिमाञ्चल विकास क्षेत्र | 4583290 4583290 |
Gandaki Lumbini Dhaulagiri |
16 | Pokhara | 29922899 29922899
|
| 4 | Mid-Western Development Region | मध्य पश्चिमाञ्चल विकास क्षेत्र | 4583375 4583375 |
Rapti Bheri Karnali |
15 | Birendranagar | 3345770103 3345770103
|
| 5 | Far-Western Development Region | सुदुर पश्चिमाञ्चल विकास क्षेत्र | 4583376 4583376 |
Seti Mahakali |
9 | Dipayal | 8465182009 8465182009
|