SUBDIVISION

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