List of zones of Nepal

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As of 20 September 2015 Nepal is divided into 7 provinces. They are defined by schedule 4 of the new constitution, by grouping together the existing districts. Two districts however are split in two parts ending up in two different provinces.

The administrative subdivisions of Nepal (provinces and districts).

As of earlier model, 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 is headed by a Chief District Officer (CDO) and is 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 for the Mechi River
- Koshi Zone, named for the Kosi River
- Sagarmatha Zone, named for Sagarmatha (Mount Everest)
Central Development Region:
- Janakpur Zone, named for its capital city
- Bagmati Zone, named for the Bagmati River
- Narayani Zone, named for the Narayani (lower Gandaki) River
Western Development Region:
- Gandaki Zone, named for the Gandaki River
- Lumbini Zone, named for Lumbini, a pilgrimage site, birthplace of Gautama Buddha
- Dhaulagiri Zone, named for Dhaulagiri mountain
Mid-Western Development Region:
- Rapti Zone, named for the West Rapti River
- Karnali Zone, named for the Karnali River
- Bheri Zone, named for the Bheri River
Far-Western Development Region:
- Seti Zone, named for the Seti River
- Mahakali Zone, named for the Mahakali River

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Development regions and zones of Nepal

Eastern Region (Purwanchal)	Kosi Mechi Sagarmatha

Central Region (Madhyamanchal)	Bagmati Janakpur Narayani

Western Region (Pashchimanchal)	Dhaulagiri Gandaki Lumbini

Mid-Western Region (Madhya Pashchimanchal)	Bheri Karnali Rapti

Far-Western Region (Sudur Pashchimanchal)	Mahakali Seti

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List of zones of Nepal

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