Subdivision of Nepal

Nepal is divided into 14 zones and 75 districts, grouped into five development regions. Each district is headed by a permanent chief district officer responsible for maintaining law and order and coordinating the work of field agencies of the various government ministries. The five regions and 14 zones are:

• Eastern Region (Purwanchal)
  • Koshi
  • Mechi
  • Sagarmatha
• Central Region (Madhyamanchal)
  •  Bagmati
  • Janakpur
  • Narayani
• Western Region (Pashchimanchal)
  • Dhawalagiri
  • Gandaki
  • Lumbini
• Mid-Western Region (Madhya Pashchimanchal)
  • Bheri
  • Karnali
  • Rapti
• Far-Western Region (Sudur Pashchimanchal)
  • Mahakali
  • Seti