Nepalese Federal States
| Federal States of Nepal | |
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| Also known as: Nepalese Provinces |
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| Category | Federated states |
| Location | Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal |
| Created | 20 September 2015 |
| Number | 7 |
| Government | Governor Chief Minister |
| Subdivisions | Districts |
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The new Constitution of Nepal, adopted on 20 September 2015 includes plans to divide the country into 7 federal provinces as defined by schedule 4 of the constitution. The provinces will be formed by grouping together the existing districts. Two districts however will be split between two provinces. According to Article 295 (2), the provinces will be named by the 2/3rd vote of the respective province legislature.
Contents
KOSHI
Province No. 1
- 1. Taplejung District
- 2. Panchthar District
- 3. Ilam District
- 4. Sankhuwasabha District
- 5. Terhathum District
- 6. Dhankuta District
- 7. Bhojpur District
- 8. Khotang District
- 9. Solukhumbu District
- 10. Okhaldhunga District
- 11. Udayapur District
- 12. Jhapa District
- 13. Morang District
- 14. Sunsari District
Population 4,534,943 Area 25,905 km. [1]
JANAKPUR (MITHILA)
Province No. 2
- 1. Saptari District
- 2. Siraha District
- 3. Dhanusha District
- 4. Mahottari District
- 5. Sarlahi District
- 6. Rautahat District
- 7. Bara District
- 8. Parsa District
Population 5,404,145 Area 9,661 km.² [2]
BAGMATI
Province No. 3
- 1. Dolakha District
- 2. Ramechhap District
- 3. Sindhuli District
- 4. Kavrepalanchok District
- 5. Sindhupalchok District
- 6. Rasuwa District
- 7. Nuwakot District
- 8. Dhading District
- 9. Chitwan District
- 10. Makwanpur District
- 11. Bhaktapur District
- 12. Lalitpur District
- 13. Kathmandu District
Population 5,529,452 Area 20,300 km.²[3]
GANDAKI
Province No. 4
- 1. Gorkha District
- 2. Lamjung District
- 3. Tanahun District
- 4. Kaski District
- 5. Manang District
- 6. Mustang District
- 7. Parbat District
- 8. Syangja District
- 9. Myagdi District
- 10. Baglung District
- 11. Nawalparasi District (east of Bardaghat Susta)
Population 2,413,907 Area 21,504 km.²[4]
LUMBINI
Province No. 5
- 1. Nawalparasi District (west of Bardaghat Susta)
- 2. Rupandehi District
- 3. Kapilvastu District
- 4. Palpa District
- 5. Arghakhanchi District
- 6. Gulmi District
- 7. Rukum District (eastern part)
- 8. Rolpa District
- 9. Pyuthan District
- 10. Dang Deukhuri District
- 11. Banke District
- 12. Bardiya District
Population 4,891,025 Area 22,288 km.²[5]
KARNALI
Province No. 6
- 1. Rukum (Western part)
- 2. Salyan District
- 3. Dolpa District
- 4. Jumla District
- 5. Mugu District
- 6. Humla District
- 7. Kalikot District
- 8. Jajarkot District
- 9. Dailekh District
- 10. Surkhet District
Population 1,168,515 Area 27,984 km.²[6]
FAR WEST
Province No. 7
- 1. Bajura District
- 2. Bajhang District
- 3. Doti District
- 4. Achham District
- 5. Darchula District
- 6. Baitadi District
- 7. Dadeldhura District
- 8. Kanchanpur District
- 9. Kailali District
Population 2,552,517 Area 19,539 km.²[7]
