List of zones of Nepal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kingdom of Nepal
नेपाल अधिराज्य
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| Zones of Nepal | |
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 Former zones |
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| Capital | Kathmandu |
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1961 |
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• Disestablished
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2015 |
Before 2015, Nepal had a different way of dividing its land. It was split into 14 special areas called administrative zones. These zones were known as anchal in Nepali. Inside these zones, there were 77 smaller areas called districts, or jillā.
These 14 zones were also grouped into five larger areas. These larger areas were known as development regions (vikās kṣetra). Each district had a leader called a Chief District Officer (CDO). This officer made sure laws were followed. They also helped coordinate government work in their district.
In 2015, Nepal changed its system. It created seven new provinces. This meant the old zones were no longer used.
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Nepal's Former Zones: A Look Back
Nepal's zones were organized from east to west. Each zone had a special name. Often, the name came from a nearby river or a famous mountain.
Eastern Development Region
- Mechi Zone: This zone was named after the Mechi River.
- Kosi Zone: It got its name from the Kosi River.
- Sagarmatha Zone: This zone was named after Sagarmatha. Sagarmatha is the Nepali name for Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain.
Central Development Region
- Janakpur Zone: This zone was named after its main city, Janakpurdham.
- Bagmati Zone: It was named after the Bagmati River.
- Narayani Zone: This zone got its name from the Narayani River. This river is also known as the lower Gandaki River.
Western Development Region
- Gandaki Zone: Named after the Gandaki River.
- Lumbini Zone: This zone was named after Lumbini. Lumbini is a very important place. It is where Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born.
- Dhaulagiri Zone: This zone was named after the Dhaulagiri mountain.
Mid-Western Development Region
- Rapti Zone: Named after the West Rapti River.
- Karnali Zone: This zone got its name from the Karnali River.
- Bheri Zone: It was named after the Bheri River.
Far-Western Development Region
- Seti Zone: Named after the Seti River.
- Mahakali Zone: This zone got its name from the Mahakali River.
Interactive Map of Former Zones
You can click on the different zones in the map below to learn more about them.
More to Explore
- Development Regions of Nepal (These were also former divisions)
- List of districts of Nepal
- List of village development committees of Nepal (These were also former divisions)
- ISO 3166-2:NP (This is a code for Nepal's subdivisions)
