List of zones of Nepal

Until the establishment of seven new provinces in 2015, Nepal was divided into 14 administrative zones (Nepali: अञ्चल; anchal) and 75 districts (Nepali: जिल्ला; jillā). The 14 administrative zones were grouped into five development regions (Nepali: विकास क्षेत्र; vikās kṣetra). Each district was headed by a chief district officer (CDO), who was responsible for maintaining law and order and coordinating the work of field agencies of the various government ministries.

From east to west:

• Eastern Development Region:
  • Mechi Zone, named after the Mechi River
  • Kosi Zone, named after the Kosi River
  • Sagarmatha Zone, named after Sagarmatha (Mount Everest)
• Central Development Region:
  • Janakpur Zone, named after holy city Janakpur
  • Bagmati Zone, named after the Bagmati River
  • Narayani Zone, named after the Narayani (lower Gandaki) River
• Western Development Region:
  • Gandaki Zone, named after the Gandaki River
  • Lumbini Zone, named after Lumbini, a pilgrimage site, birthplace of Gautama Buddha
  • Dhaulagiri Zone, named after Dhaulagiri mountain
• Mid-Western Development Region:
  • Rapti Zone, named after the West Rapti River
  • Karnali Zone, named after the Karnali River
  • Bheri Zone, named after the Bheri River
• Far-Western Development Region:
  • Seti Zone, named after the Seti River
  • Mahakali Zone, named after the Mahakali River

• Development Regions of Nepal (former)
• List of districts of Nepal
• List of village development committees of Nepal (former)
• ISO 3166-2:NP

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