Mechi Zone
| Mechi मेची अञ्चल | |
|---|---|
| Zone | |
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| Country |
 Nepal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,196 km2 (3,164 sq mi) |
| Time zone | Nepal Time (UTC+5:45) |
Mechi (Nepali: मेची अञ्चल
Listen is one of the fourteen zones of Nepal, comprising four districts; namely Ilam, Jhapa, Panchthar and Taplejung. Its headquarters are at Ilam. It comes under the Eastern Development Region of Nepal. The Indian state of Bihar is to the south and Tibet to the north. The largest town is Damak in the Terai. The majority of the population in Mechi are Kirantis (Limbu and Rai) and other ethnic groups like Koche and Meche, and hill castes like Bahun and Chhetris.
Mechi is divided into four districts:
| District | Type | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Ilam | Hill | Ilam |
| Jhapa | Outer Terai | Bhadrapur |
| Panchtar | Hill | Phidim |
| Taplejung | Mountain | Taplejung |
Among the four districts, Jhapa is in the Terai and it is more developed than the other three districts. Ilam and Panchthar are in the hilly region. Ilam is also in a developing stage. Ilam is naturally very beautiful, with many tourists visiting Ilam annually. Kanyam is popular for its tea garden. At Antu the rising sun can be viewed. Panchthar is the least developed of the four districts. Taplejung is in the mountainous zone.
There are two airports within Mechi: one in Bhadrapur and one in Taplejung.
See also
- Development Regions of Nepal
- List of zones of Nepal
- List of districts of Nepal
- List of neighboring countries to Nepal
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Coordinates: 27°10′N 87°55′E / 27.167°N 87.917°E