Districts of Nepal facts for kids
The districts of Nepal (Nepali: जिल्ला - jillā) are like smaller areas that help manage the country. Imagine Nepal as a big puzzle; each district is one piece of that puzzle.
Nepal has 77 districts in total. These districts are grouped together into 7 larger areas called provinces. Inside each district, you'll find smaller towns called municipalities and villages called rural municipalities.
What are the districts for?
Districts help the government manage different parts of the country more easily. Each district has its own main office, called a headquarters, where local decisions are made. This helps to make sure that services like schools, hospitals, and roads are available to people all over Nepal.
Nepal's Provinces and their Districts
Nepal is divided into 7 provinces, and each province has several districts. Here's a quick look at the provinces and how many districts they have:
- Koshi Province (formerly Province No. 1) has 14 districts. Its main city is Biratnagar.
- Madhesh Province (formerly Province No. 2) has 8 districts. Its main city is Janakpur.
- Bagmati Province (formerly Province No. 3) has 13 districts. Its main city is Hetauda.
- Gandaki Province has 11 districts. Its main city is Pokhara.
- Lumbini Province (formerly Province No. 5) has 12 districts. Its main city is Butwal.
- Karnali Province has 10 districts. Its main city is Birendranagar.
- Sudurpashchim Province (formerly Province No. 7) has 9 districts. Its main city is Dhangadhi.
In total, these 7 provinces contain all 77 districts of Nepal. Each district has its own unique features, from tall mountains to flat plains, and different cultures and people living there.
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In Spanish: Distritos de Nepal para niños
