Nepal was divided into 5 Development Regions (Nepali: विकास क्षेत्र), 14 Administrative Zones (Nepali: अञ्चल) and 75 Districts (Nepali: जिल्ला) before 20 September 2015. After 20 September 2015, Nepal is divided into 7 provinces and 77 districts.
Development regions of Nepal
Questions and Answers
Q: How was Nepal previously divided before September 2015?
A: Nepal was previously divided into 5 Development Regions, 14 Administrative Zones, and 75 Districts.
Q: What is the Nepali term for Development Regions?
A: The Nepali term for Development Regions is "विकास क्षेत्र".
Q: When did the division of Nepal change?
A: The division of Nepal changed on 20th September 2015.
Q: How many provinces and districts does Nepal have after the division change?
A: After the division change, Nepal has 7 provinces and 77 districts.
Q: What is the Nepali term for Administrative Zones?
A: The Nepali term for Administrative Zones is "अञ्चल".
Q: How many districts did Nepal have prior to the 2015 division change?
A: Nepal had 75 districts prior to the 2015 division change.
Q: What was the reason for the division change in Nepal?
A: The division change in Nepal was made to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of governance and administration at the local level.